Fully electric · 2018–2018
How much it costs to charge the BMW i3 i3s 94 Ah (33 kWh)
27.2 kWh battery. Charging from 20 to 80% puts 16.3 kWh into the battery: see what it costs at home, how long it takes and what you pay at a public charger.
Irish price from €59,084 (list price including VAT and VRT, before the SEAI grant). (list price; check with the dealer)
Charging at home
Charging at home from 20 to 80%
On a 24-hour tariff, the time makes no difference: the same price at any hour. On a night rate, charge during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00; yours are on your bill). EV tariffs add an even cheaper window in the early hours.
| 24-hour (standard) €0.3300/kWh, typical 24-hour unit rate | 5.92 € |
| Night rate, night hours €0.1850/kWh, 23h00 to 8h00 | 3.32 € |
| Night rate, day hours €0.3450/kWh: avoid charging at these times | 6.19 € |
| Typical 24-hour rate €0.3300/kWh (there is no regulated tariff in Ireland) | 5.92 € |
Prices including 9% VAT, typical unit rates from Irish suppliers (with a new-customer discount), checked on 2026-10. Standing charge not included. Includes 10% charging losses.
How long it takes to charge from 20 to 80%
| Charger | Time |
|---|---|
| 3-pin plug (10 A, 2.3 kW) | 7 h 48 min |
| 16 A industrial socket or wallbox (3.7 kW) | 4 h 51 min |
| 7 kW home charger (32 A, 7.4 kW) | 2 h 26 min |
| Fast charger, from 10 to 80% (up to 49 kW) | 39 min |
Approximate times, losses included. On a fast charger, average power of 60% of the car’s maximum.
Public charging
At a public charger, the price depends on the operator and on your payment method or membership. With an estimated median price (€0.55/kWh on standard chargers and €0.68/kWh on fast chargers), charging from 20 to 80% costs about 8.98 € on a standard charger and 11.10 € on a fast charger.
Open the mapFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge the BMW i3 i3s 94 Ah (33 kWh) at home?
Charging from 20 to 80% (16.3 kWh into the battery) costs about 5.92 € on a 24-hour tariff and 3.32 € at the night rate, VAT and losses included.
When should I charge the BMW i3?
On a 24-hour tariff, at any time: the price is the same. On a night rate, during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00), when a unit costs roughly 45% less than during the day. On an EV tariff, in its short early-morning window (for example 2am–4am on Electric Ireland Night Boost), which is cheaper still.
How long does it take to charge the BMW i3 at home?
From 20 to 80%, about 4 h 51 min on a 3.7 kW socket or wallbox and 2 h 26 min on a 7 kW home charger.
How long does it take on a fast charger?
From 10 to 80%, about 39 min on a charger that delivers the car’s maximum 49 kW. Allow about 11.10 € from 20 to 80% at a public charger.
Other BMW i3 versions
- 40 xDrive (Neue Klasse, berlina) 2026– · 82.8 kWh
- 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse, berlina) 2026– · 108.7 kWh
- 120 Ah (42 kWh) 2018–2022 · 37.9 kWh
- 94 Ah (33 kWh) 2018–2018 · 27.2 kWh
- i3s 120 Ah (42 kWh) 2018–2022 · 37.9 kWh
Sources of the technical data: ev-database.org · www.adac.de · price: www.bmw.ie