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BMW Active E MPGe & Charging Cost by Year

1 model years · 2011–2011

102 MPGe
Combined
107 MPGe
City
96 MPGe
Highway
Annual cost · MY2011 Active E RWD
$910

15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)

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BMW Active E fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the BMW Active E for 1 model years, 2011 to 2011. Across those years its combined rating runs 102 MPGe. The latest model year, 2011, has 1 configuration rated 102 MPGe combined and costing $910 a year to fuel at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2011 is the 2011 Active E RWD, at 102 MPGe.

BMW Active E MPG by year

BMW Active E: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Electric (MPGe) $/yr
2011 Generation page
2011 102 $910

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

BMW Active E generations

1 generations between 2011 and 2011. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2011 powertrain options

Electric · RWD
Combined
102 MPGe
Per year
$910

EPA range 94 miles.

See electric configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the BMW Active E's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the BMW Active E run 102 MPGe across model years 2011 to 2011. The latest year, 2011, is rated 102 MPGe.

Which BMW Active E model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2011 BMW Active E Active E RWD has the highest combined rating since 2011, at 102 MPGe.

How much does a BMW Active E cost to fuel per year?

For MY2011, EPA-rated configurations cost $910 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient one costs $910.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric BMW Active E?

Yes. Electric versions are rated from 2011 to 2011 (102 MPGe).