BMW i3s vs Hyundai IONIQ Electric
How the BMW i3s and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BMW i3s | Hyundai IONIQ Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 177 mi | 193 mi |
| Usable battery | 37.9 kWh | 38.3 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.6 kWh/100 km | 12.3 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2021 | 2020 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BMW i3s | Hyundai IONIQ Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 117 mi | 128 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 168 mi | 183 mi |
| Motorway | 138 mi | 151 mi |
| City | 191 mi | 209 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Hyundai IONIQ Electric
- Further in winter
- Hyundai IONIQ Electric
- More efficient
- Hyundai IONIQ Electric
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BMW i3s or the Hyundai IONIQ Electric?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BMW i3s is rated 177 mi and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric 193 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 117 mi from the BMW i3s and 128 mi from the Hyundai IONIQ Electric.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.