BMW i3 60 Ah battery degradation
Introduced in 2013 · estimated battery health & remaining range over the years
- Battery 18.8 kWh
- Consumption (real-world) 14.5 kWh/100km
- Fast charging up to 47 kW
Battery health by age
For a typical driver: 15,000 km (9,321 mi) per year, mild climate, charging to 90% and rarely fast charging.
| Age | Mileage | Battery health | Range left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 15,000 km (9,321 mi) | 94.6% | 123 km (76 mi) |
| 2 years | 30,000 km (18,641 mi) | 92.3% | 120 km (74 mi) |
| 3 years | 45,000 km (27,962 mi) | 90.6% | 117 km (73 mi) |
| 5 years | 75,000 km (46,603 mi) | 87.9% | 114 km (71 mi) |
| 8 years | 120,000 km (74,565 mi) | 84.7% | 110 km (68 mi) |
| 10 years | 150,000 km (93,206 mi) | 82.9% | 107 km (67 mi) |
| 15 years | 225,000 km (139,809 mi) | 79.0% | 102 km (64 mi) |
- 90% battery health after ~3 years (51,000 km)
- 80% battery health after ~14 years (205,000 km)
- 70% (where most battery warranties apply) after ~31 years (460,000 km)
Range over the years
These are estimates from a model that combines wear from charging cycles with calendar aging, calibrated on published fleet data. Your own car's battery health depends on how and where it's driven and charged: enter your mileage, age and habits for a personal estimate.