- Newest year: 2011
- Electric
- Small cars
2011 BMW Active E MPGe & Charging Cost
1 configuration · 102 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011 BMW Active E at a glance
The 2011 BMW Active E has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 102 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the Active E RWD at 102 MPGe (33 kWh per 100 miles, 94 mi of range), about $910 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The Active E RWD costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2011 (class median $3,280 a year).
What the 2011 Active E RWD costs to drive
Per month
$76
$910 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.52
Per 100 miles
$6.07
Five years
$4,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,370less a year
Class median $3,280 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2011 BMW Active E MPGe
EPA range 94 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active E (Most efficient) | RWD | 33 | 102 | 94 mi | $910 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Active E RWD: $2,380 in Hawaii and $630 in Louisiana, a $1,750 difference.
Generations
- 2011
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2011 BMW Active E?
EPA rates the 2011 BMW Active E at 102 MPGe combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Active E RWD, is rated 102 MPGe combined (107 city / 96 highway).
How much does it cost to charge a 2011 BMW Active E per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Active E RWD costs about $910 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $910 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 BMW Active E 100 miles?
About $6.07 per 100 miles for the Active E RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 BMW Active E more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Active E RWD is rated 107 city and 96 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 11 MPGe.
How does the 2011 BMW Active E compare with other small car configurations?
The Active E RWD costs about $910 a year to fuel, $2,370 less than the class median of $3,280, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 313 rated small car configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2011 BMW Active E?
EPA rates the range at 94 miles depending on configuration, and the Active E RWD goes 94 mi. Efficiency is 33 kWh per 100 miles (102 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $910 a year, or $6.07 per 100 miles for the Active E RWD.