- Newest year: 2020
- Plug-in hybrid
- Small cars
- Same as 2019
2014-2020 BMW i8 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 27–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2014-2020 BMW i8 at a glance
The 2014-2020 BMW i8 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 27–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $2,280 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Coupe 1.5L 3-cyl turbo AWD (27 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017 and 2019; 2015 and 2020 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
2014-2020 BMW i8 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 27 MPG | $2,280 | Same EPA ratings as 2019 |
| 2019 | Plug-in hybrid | 27 MPG | $2,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Plug-in hybrid | 28 MPG | $2,240 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Plug-in hybrid | 28 MPG | $2,240 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Plug-in hybrid | 28 MPG | $2,240 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Plug-in hybrid | 28 MPG | $2,240 | First year |
What the 2020 Coupe 1.5L 3-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$190
$2,280 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.80
Per 100 miles
$15.20
Five years
$11,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$950less a year
Class median $3,230 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 BMW i8 MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2020 BMW i8 as for the 2019 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2019 section above.See 2019
On electricity 69 MPGe, with 18 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe (Most efficient) | AWD | 27 | 69 | 18 mi | $2,280 |
| Roadster | AWD | 27 | 69 | 18 mi | $2,280 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 42% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2019 BMW i8 MPG
27 MPG · $2,280/yr
On electricity 69 MPGe, with 18 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe (Most efficient) | AWD | 27 | 69 | 18 mi | $2,280 |
| Roadster | AWD | 27 | 69 | 18 mi | $2,280 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 42% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2017 BMW i8 MPG
28 MPG · $2,240/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,240.
On electricity 76 MPGe, with 15 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i8 (Most efficient) | AWD | 28 | 76 | 15 mi | $2,240 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 37% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2016 BMW i8 MPG
28 MPG · $2,240/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,240.
On electricity 76 MPGe, with 15 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i8 (Most efficient) | AWD | 28 | 76 | 15 mi | $2,240 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 37% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2015 BMW i8 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 BMW i8 as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 BMW i8 MPG
28 MPG · $2,240/yr
On electricity 76 MPGe, with 15 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i8 (Most efficient) | AWD | 28 | 76 | 15 mi | $2,240 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 37% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Coupe 1.5L 3-cyl turbo AWD: $3,090 in California and $1,900 in Louisiana, a $1,190 difference.
- California $3,090
- New York $2,620
- Florida $2,030
- Texas $1,980
- Louisiana $1,900
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 small car models.
Generations
- 2014-2020 (I12)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2014-2020 BMW i8 get?
EPA rates the 2014-2020 BMW i8 at 27–28 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 i8 1.5L 3-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 28 MPG (28 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2020 BMW i8?
The i8 1.5L 3-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The lowest top rating, 27 MPG, was in 2019 and 2020.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2020 BMW i8?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017 and 2019. In 2015 and 2020 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 BMW i8 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Coupe 1.5L 3-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,280 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,280 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 BMW i8 100 miles?
About $15.20 per 100 miles for the Coupe 1.5L 3-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 BMW i8 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Coupe 1.5L 3-cyl turbo AWD is rated 26 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2020 BMW i8 compare with other small car configurations?
The Coupe 1.5L 3-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,280 a year to fuel, $950 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 314 rated small car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2020 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 18 miles, with a total range of 320 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 27 MPG. The Coupe 1.5L 3-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,280 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 42% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2020 BMW i8 different from the 2019 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2019 and 2020: 2 configurations rated 27 MPG combined. See the 2019 BMW i8 for that year.