# BMW i3 battery replacement cost Published quotes for a replacement BMW i3 battery run **$16,000 to $38,000**, about $1,213 per kWh of pack (#13 of 19 models, cheapest first). The battery warranty is 8 years or 100,000 miles. ## 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](https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/costs-ev-battery-replacement) | | $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](https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/costs-ev-battery-replacement) | | $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](https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/costs-ev-battery-replacement) | | $3,500 | **Single module:** Single module (via Recurrent) “This is despite modules running around $3,500” | 2024 | [recurrentauto.com](https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/costs-ev-battery-replacement) | | $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](https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/costs-ev-battery-replacement) | | $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](https://jalopnik.com/bmw-i3-drivers-hit-with-30-000-repair-bills-after-batt-1851259611) | ## Pack size | Version | Capacity | Source | |---|---|---| | 22 kWh (60 Ah, 2014–2016) | 22 kWh gross | [newsroom.bmwgroup.com](https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/americas/the-new-2017-bmw-i3-94-ah-more-range-paired-to-high-level-dynamic-performance) | | 19 kWh usable (60 Ah) | 19 kWh usable | [newsroom.bmwgroup.com](https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/americas/the-new-2017-bmw-i3-94-ah-more-range-paired-to-high-level-dynamic-performance) | | 33 kWh (94 Ah, 2017–2018) | 33 kWh gross | [newsroom.bmwgroup.com](https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/americas/the-new-2017-bmw-i3-94-ah-more-range-paired-to-high-level-dynamic-performance) | | 27.2 kWh usable (94 Ah) | 27.2 kWh usable | [newsroom.bmwgroup.com](https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/americas/the-new-2017-bmw-i3-94-ah-more-range-paired-to-high-level-dynamic-performance) | | 42.2 kWh (120 Ah, 2019–2021) | 42.2 kWh gross | [insideevs.com](https://insideevs.com/news/339966/bmw-reveals-2019-i3-amp-i3s-with-422-kwh-battery/) | ## Battery warranty 8 years or 100,000 miles. 70% capacity threshold NOT confirmed from a fetched BMW source; left null. Source: [newsroom.bmwgroup.com](https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/americas/the-new-2017-bmw-i3-94-ah-more-range-paired-to-high-level-dynamic-performance) “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](https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/americas/the-new-2017-bmw-i3-94-ah-more-range-paired-to-high-level-dynamic-performance) ## 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](https://sharpest.ai/go/ev-battery/bmw-i3/v1%7C325126893814%7C0) | 22.00 | $1,650 | **$75.00** | Used | | [2014 - 2017 BMW i3 High Voltage LI-ION ELECTRIC BATTERY FULL UNIT 22 kWh 60Ah](https://sharpest.ai/go/ev-battery/bmw-i3/v1%7C225929334039%7C0) | 22.00 | $1,699 | **$77.23** | New other (see details) | [Shop used BMW i3 packs and modules on eBay →](https://sharpest.ai/go/ev-search/bmw-i3) ## 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](https://bimmercode.app/adapters) | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=OBDLink+MX%2B+Bluetooth+OBD2+scanner&tag=sharpestai-20) | | **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](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6471583672) | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ELM327+Bluetooth+OBD2+adapter+iOS+Android&tag=sharpestai-20) | | **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](https://www.grizzl-e.com/faq) | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Grizzl-E+Level+2+40A+EV+charger+J1772&tag=sharpestai-20) | As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. ## 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](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/tesla-model-3) $11,250–$16,000 - [Tesla Model X](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/tesla-model-x) $11,000–$19,000 - [Nissan Leaf](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/nissan-leaf) $3,000–$15,000 - [Tesla Model Y](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/tesla-model-y) $12,000–$17,000 - [Tesla Model S](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/tesla-model-s) $13,000–$22,500 - [Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/chevrolet-bolt) $15,734–$20,000 - [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/ford-mustang-mach-e) $18,514–$39,000 - [Fiat 500e](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/fiat-500e) $7,500 - [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/ford-f-150-lightning) $28,556–$50,000 - [Volkswagen ID.4](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/vw-id4) $27,000 - [Kia EV6](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/kia-ev6) $29,000 - [Chevrolet Volt](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/chevrolet-volt) $4,000–$30,842 - [Toyota Highlander hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/toyota-highlander-hybrid) $6,198–$7,752 - [Toyota Prius hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/toyota-prius-hev) $1,950–$4,080 - [Toyota Camry hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/toyota-camry-hybrid) $4,892–$6,205 - [Honda Accord hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/honda-accord-hybrid) $3,000–$4,500 - [Honda CR-V hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/honda-cr-v-hybrid) $3,515–$4,231 - [Lexus RX hybrid (400h/450h)](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/lexus-rx-hybrid) $6,872–$7,117 - [Rivian R1T / R1S](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/rivian-r1t-r1s) - [Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/mitsubishi-outlander-phev) - [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/hyundai-kona-electric) - [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/hyundai-ioniq-5) - [Kia Niro EV](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/kia-niro-ev) - [Honda Civic hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/honda-civic-hybrid) - [Ford Fusion hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/ford-fusion-hybrid) Figures are as published by the cited sources; check with a dealer or EV battery shop before you decide. eBay and Amazon links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission. --- As of 2026-11-12. 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