Bmw I3
170 hp all-electric. Compare true ownership costs across 50 countries — purchase price, import duties, insurance, fuel, and annual running costs.
Base Price
$45K
USD MSRP
Cheapest Country
🇻🇪 Venezuela
$13K/yr
Most Expensive
🇸🇬 Singapore
$28K/yr
5-Year TCO (US)
$132K
Total cost of ownership
Countries Tracked
50
Full cost breakdown
Years Available
1
Model years tracked
Fuel Efficiency
Zero fuel cost
Electric powertrain eliminates fuel costs entirely
3-Year Depreciation
46% loss
Loses ~$20,700 from $45,000 base in 3 years
Annual Maintenance
$1,200
Typical for Electric segment in developed markets
Segment
Electric
Competes in the Electric segment globally
Electric Segment: Zero Fuel, Lower Maintenance, Higher Purchase Price
Electric vehicles eliminate fuel costs entirely and reduce scheduled maintenance by up to 40% compared to petrol equivalents — no oil changes, no exhaust system, fewer brake replacements due to regenerative braking. The total five-year cost of ownership for an electric model is competitive with petrol equivalents in most developed markets, even before government incentives are applied. Battery degradation is the primary long-term cost risk: most manufacturers warrant battery capacity to 70% over 8 years or 160,000 km, but real-world degradation rates vary significantly by climate and charging behaviour.
The Bmw I3 is a Electric-segment vehicle with a base price of $45,000 USD. 170 hp all-electric. Across 50 countries, annual ownership costs range from $13K in Venezuela to $28K in Singapore — a 118% difference driven by import duties, fuel prices, insurance markets, and local taxation.
Annual Cost Snapshot (US)
Bmw I3 — Annual Cost by Country
Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.
How Fast Does the I3 Lose Value?
Starting at $45,000, the Bmw I3 retains 43% of its value after 5 years — losing $25,650 in total.
Market Value Over 5 Years
What Makes Up the Annual Cost?
Annual ownership cost in the United States: $17,093. Depreciation is the largest single cost at 74% of total annual spend.
Where Is the I3 Cheapest & Most Expensive?
Bmw I3 — Annual Cost by Country
Based on 2022 model. Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.
| # | Country | Purchase Price | Annual Total | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇻🇪Venezuela | $63K | $13K | View |
| 2 | 🇮🇷Iran | $93K | $13K | View |
| 3 | 🇧🇩Bangladesh | $129K | $13K | View |
| 4 | 🇺🇦Ukraine | $59K | $14K | View |
| 5 | 🇳🇬Nigeria | $65K | $14K | View |
| 6 | 🇵🇰Pakistan | $79K | $14K | View |
| 7 | 🇵🇪Peru | $58K | $14K | View |
| 8 | 🇪🇬Egypt | $72K | $14K | View |
| 9 | 🇮🇳India | $115K | $14K | View |
| 10 | 🇬🇭Ghana | $62K | $14K | View |
| 11 | 🇷🇺Russia | $62K | $14K | View |
| 12 | 🇰🇪Kenya | $65K | $14K | View |
| 13 | 🇵🇭Philippines | $66K | $15K | View |
| 14 | 🇮🇩Indonesia | $70K | $15K | View |
| 15 | 🇷🇴Romania | $59K | $15K | View |
| 16 | 🇹🇭Thailand | $87K | $15K | View |
| 17 | 🇻🇳Vietnam | $84K | $15K | View |
| 18 | 🇶🇦Qatar | $47K | $15K | View |
| 19 | 🇭🇺Hungary | $63K | $15K | View |
| 20 | 🇨🇴Colombia | $72K | $15K | View |
| 21 | 🇲🇽Mexico | $63K | $15K | View |
| 22 | 🇲🇾Malaysia | $62K | $15K | View |
| 23 | 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | $54K | $15K | View |
| 24 | 🇨🇿Czech Republic | $60K | $15K | View |
| 25 | 🇦🇷Argentina | $74K | $15K | View |
| 26 | 🇦🇪UAE | $50K | $15K | View |
| 27 | 🇵🇱Poland | $61K | $15K | View |
| 28 | 🇨🇱Chile | $57K | $16K | View |
| 29 | 🇨🇳China | $58K | $16K | View |
| 30 | 🇹🇷Turkey | $97K | $16K | View |
| 31 | 🇿🇦South Africa | $65K | $16K | View |
| 32 | 🇵🇹Portugal | $61K | $16K | View |
| 33 | 🇰🇷South Korea | $53K | $16K | View |
| 34 | 🇬🇷Greece | $61K | $16K | View |
| 35 | 🇪🇸Spain | $60K | $16K | View |
| 36 | 🇫🇷France | $59K | $17K | View |
| 37 | 🇳🇿New Zealand | $54K | $17K | View |
| 38 | 🇫🇮Finland | $61K | $17K | View |
| 39 | 🇦🇹Austria | $59K | $17K | View |
| 40 | 🇸🇪Sweden | $62K | $17K | View |
| 41 | 🇯🇵Japan | $50K | $17K | View |
| 42 | 🇩🇪Germany | $59K | $17K | View |
| 43 | 🇺🇸United States | $46K | $17K | View |
| 44 | 🇧🇪Belgium | $60K | $17K | View |
| 45 | 🇨🇭Switzerland | $52K | $17K | View |
| 46 | 🇳🇱Netherlands | $60K | $17K | View |
| 47 | 🇨🇦Canada | $50K | $18K | View |
| 48 | 🇦🇺Australia | $52K | $18K | View |
| 49 | 🇳🇴Norway | $70K | $18K | View |
| 50 | 🇮🇹Italy | $60K | $18K | View |
| 51 | 🇮🇱Israel | $96K | $18K | View |
| 52 | 🇬🇧United Kingdom | $58K | $19K | View |
| 53 | 🇩🇰Denmark | $141K | $19K | View |
| 54 | 🇧🇷Brazil | $68K | $19K | View |
| 55 | 🇭🇰Hong Kong | $97K | $23K | View |
| 56 | 🇸🇬Singapore | $69K | $28K | View |
Bmw I3 — All Model Years
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Bmw I3 Cost in Your Country
Click any country for a full cost breakdown with import duties, insurance, fuel, and 5-year TCO.
United States
$17K/yr
United Kingdom
$19K/yr
Germany
$17K/yr
France
$17K/yr
Japan
$17K/yr
Australia
$18K/yr
Canada
$18K/yr
Norway
$18K/yr
Sweden
$17K/yr
Netherlands
$17K/yr
Denmark
$19K/yr
Switzerland
$17K/yr
Italy
$18K/yr
Spain
$16K/yr
Portugal
$16K/yr
Belgium
$17K/yr
Showing 16 of 50 countries. See all 50 countries ↑
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