BMW i3s I01
2013–2018 · Sedan
Version
Engine
0.6L 2-cyl · Unknown
Power
184 HP
Torque
56 Nm
Transmission
Not verified
Drive
FWD
0-100 km/h
7.7 sec
Top Speed
159 km/h
Fuel consumption
0.7 L/100km
Body
Sedan
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Engine overview · 0.6L 2-cyl
This 647 cc two-cylinder petrol engine is a range extender, not the i3s’s primary drive motor. Ownership depends on correct servicing and the condition of its fuel, cooling, generator and emissions systems.
Pros
- Adds electrical range when the battery state of charge is low.
- Compact petrol engine with limited, clearly defined application.
- Electric propulsion handles normal vehicle drive.
Cons
- Still needs petrol-engine servicing despite being used intermittently.
- Specialist diagnosis may be needed for integrated generator and control systems.
- Long periods of disuse can affect fuel and emissions hardware.
Common problems & ownership concerns
Potential impact: Low · Medium · High. This describes possible consequences, not fault likelihood.
- Range-extender service historyMedium
- Ageing fuel in the range-extender systemMedium
- Range-extender cooling and generator systemHigh
- Range-extender exhaust and emissions hardwareMedium
Maintenance
Follow the VIN-specific BMW i maintenance schedule, keep fuel fresh and use BMW-capable diagnostic equipment for range-extender faults.
These are general ownership concerns, not a diagnosis. Equipment and engine details vary by version and production date.
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