Coupe · PHEV
BMW i8 2014–2020 (I12/I15)
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- Price
- $135,700–$163,300
- MPG
- 28 · 18 mi elec
- Watch-out: Poor passenger space
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
How it scores for you10 scores
A carbon-fiber concept car made real — the drama-per-dollar champion whose 15-mile EV range and 2+2 cabin are strictly symbolic.
Recalled far less often than cars of the same model years; 2 of its 5 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 39% of cars we track.
4.7 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 20% of other coupes we track.
The +2 seats are for insurance purposes only; even front occupants sit snug under the carbon tub.
Supercar looks with a hot-hatch three-cylinder soundtrack; brisk and involving but not the performance its shape promises.
Carbon tub, butterfly doors, and a pioneering PHEV drivetrain; cabin electronics are ordinary 2015 BMW.
A surprisingly civil ride for the drama, but wide sills, snug seats, and noise fit the exotic template.
Luxury brands like BMW tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls5 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
5 recalls across 2015–2020
- Recall — Electrical: propulsion system: traction battery (2020)
- Recall — Equipment: electrical (2019)
- Recall — Electrical system; hybrid propulsion (2019)
2020
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery20V601000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells d
2019
- RecallEquipment: electrical18V652000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the Turb
- RecallElectrical system; hybrid propulsion19V599000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
2018
No recorded issues.
2017
- RecallAirbags16V914000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Min
2016
No recorded issues.
2015
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc)15V882000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 i8 vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Improperly drilled holes within the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit may restrict one or more pistons impairing the DSC functions, including braking.
Cost to own$67,000 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$135,700–$163,300
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,900/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
28
Highway MPG
29
Combined MPG
28
Electric range
18 mi
Horsepower
357 hp
Doors
2
Cargo volume
4.7 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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