Replacement cost quotes
The headline range and the index use new-pack quotes only; used, remanufactured, single-module and unverified prices are listed for reference.
| Cost | What it covers | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $16,000 | BMW-reported replacement cost, 2013–2016 22 kWh pack (2016, via Recurrent) “In 2016, BMW reported that replacing an i3 battery would cost about $16,000.” | 2016 | recurrentauto.com |
| $33,000 | Recent BMW dealer replacement quotes, lower bound ('$33,000+ range') (via Recurrent) “the battery replacement prices quoted by BMW have reportedly been in the $33,000+ range.” | 2024 | recurrentauto.com |
| $2,500 | Used pack: Used pack (~17.14 kWh remaining) on eBay (via Recurrent) “with approximately 17.14 kWh of capacity today, is selling for $2,500 on ebay.” | 2024 | recurrentauto.com |
| $3,500 | Single module: Single module (via Recurrent) “This is despite modules running around $3,500” | 2024 | recurrentauto.com |
| $6,500 | Aftermarket upgrade: Third-party 54 kWh upgrade pack (aftermarket) “Third party manufacturers advertise supposedly compatible 54 kWh upgrade packs for $6500.” | 2024 | recurrentauto.com |
| $33,000–$38,000 | Owner-reported dealer full-pack quotes (Jalopnik, Feb 2024) “a dealer showed them repair statements of some $33,000 for a full battery ... their battery replacement quote was $38,000.” | 2024 | jalopnik.com |
Pack size
| Version | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 22 kWh (60 Ah, 2014–2016) | 22 kWh gross | newsroom.bmwgroup.com |
| 19 kWh usable (60 Ah) | 19 kWh usable | newsroom.bmwgroup.com |
| 33 kWh (94 Ah, 2017–2018) | 33 kWh gross | newsroom.bmwgroup.com |
| 27.2 kWh usable (94 Ah) | 27.2 kWh usable | newsroom.bmwgroup.com |
| 42.2 kWh (120 Ah, 2019–2021) | 42.2 kWh gross | insideevs.com |
Battery warranty
8 years or 100,000 miles. 70% capacity threshold NOT confirmed from a fetched BMW source; left null. Source: newsroom.bmwgroup.com “Customers receive an 8-year/100,000-mile High-voltage Battery Warranty.”
Pack is 8 modules of 12 cells; BMW states a single module can be exchanged. Modules ~$3,500 each (Recurrent; Jalopnik calls it 'one cell, which costs around $3,500'). Source: newsroom.bmwgroup.com
Used and remanufactured modules on eBay
Cheapest per kWh first, including shipping, checked 2026-11-11. A single module fixes a pack with one weak module; it does not restore a worn pack.
| Listing | kWh | Price delivered | Per kWh | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine 2014 - 2017 BMW i3 i01 LI-ION ELECTRIC BATTERY ESS FULL UNIT 22 kWh | 22.00 | $1,650 | $75.00 | Used |
| 2014 - 2017 BMW i3 High Voltage LI-ION ELECTRIC BATTERY FULL UNIT 22 kWh 60Ah | 22.00 | $1,699 | $77.23 | New other (see details) |
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Check and charge your BMW i3 battery
Tools that fit the BMW i3, each with the page that confirms it works with this car.
| Product | What it does | Fits: source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBDLink MX+ (with EVScanner app) battery-health reader | EVScanner reads i3 high-voltage battery and per-cell state of health; for BMW it accepts any BimmerCode-supported adapter, and BimmerCode lists OBDLink MX+ for all series | bimmercode.app | Amazon |
| EVScanner app + ELM327-compatible Bluetooth OBD2 adapter battery-health reader | EVScanner (SG Software, makers of BimmerCode) shows battery and per-cell state of health; for non-BMW brands the app maker only specifies an ELM327-compatible adapter, no specific model | apps.apple.com | Amazon |
| Grizzl-E Level 2 40A EV charger (J1772 cord) Level 2 charger | Level 2 home charger with a J1772 plug; charger maker states every non-Tesla EV sold in North America uses the J1772 cord | grizzl-e.com | Amazon |
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Common questions
How much does it cost to replace a BMW i3 battery?
Published quotes for a new BMW i3 battery run $16,000 to $38,000. That is about $1,213 per kWh of pack, #13 cheapest of the models we track.
Are there cheaper options than a new BMW i3 battery?
Besides a new pack ($16,000+), the cited options are a used pack from $2,500 (recurrentauto.com), a single module from $3,500 (recurrentauto.com), a aftermarket upgrade pack from $6,500 (recurrentauto.com). A single module fixes a pack with one weak module; it does not restore a worn pack.
What happens when the BMW i3 battery warranty ends?
The BMW i3 battery warranty is 8 years or 100,000 miles. 70% capacity threshold NOT confirmed from a fetched BMW source; left null. After it ends you pay for a replacement yourself: $16,000 and up for a new pack from the quotes above.
How do I check the battery health of a used BMW i3?
Read the pack's state of health over the OBD2 port with a reader and app that support the BMW i3, such as OBDLink MX+ (with EVScanner app), EVScanner app + ELM327-compatible Bluetooth OBD2 adapter. Check before you buy a used car or a used pack.
Other models
- Tesla Model 3 $11,250–$16,000
- Tesla Model X $11,000–$19,000
- Nissan Leaf $3,000–$15,000
- Tesla Model Y $12,000–$17,000
- Tesla Model S $13,000–$22,500
- Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV $15,734–$20,000
- Ford Mustang Mach-E $18,514–$39,000
- Fiat 500e $7,500
- Ford F-150 Lightning $28,556–$50,000
- Volkswagen ID.4 $27,000
- Kia EV6 $29,000
- Chevrolet Volt $4,000–$30,842
- Toyota Highlander hybrid $6,198–$7,752
- Toyota Prius hybrid $1,950–$4,080
- Toyota Camry hybrid $4,892–$6,205
- Honda Accord hybrid $3,000–$4,500
- Honda CR-V hybrid $3,515–$4,231
- Lexus RX hybrid (400h/450h) $6,872–$7,117
- Rivian R1T / R1S
- Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Kia Niro EV
- Honda Civic hybrid
- Ford Fusion hybrid
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