Notably, we picked the 2019 BMW i3 as one of Edmunds' Best Luxury Cars and Best Electric Cars and Cheapest Electric Cars for this year. But if style and urban maneuverability are priorities in your EV purchase, the 2019 BMW i3 deserves a look. And even with 153 miles of range this year, the i3 is increasingly left behind by rivals that can easily go more than 200 miles, such as the Tesla Model 3 and the Hyundai Kona Electric. The i3's cargo area isn't very big either. The rear-hinged rear doors, for instance, are a hassle to open and make getting in and out harder for backseat passengers. It also has one of the more distinctive interiors you'll find in an EV thanks to its curved dashboard design and varied interior color and material choices. Its small size and light weight make it nimble, quick to accelerate and easy to park.
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Much of the rest of the i3 is the same, which is largely a good thing.
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If you get a 2019 i3 equipped with the gasoline Range Extender generator, that figure jumps to 200 miles on a full charge and tank of gas. Thanks to a higher-capacity battery this year, the i3 can now go an EPA-estimated 153 miles on a full charge - a significant jump from last year's 118-mile range. A lot has changed since then, both in terms of new technology and competitive models, but BMW has maintained the i3 as a relevant pick for EV shoppers by making constant updates.
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The BMW i3 debuted in 2014, making it one of the first electric vehicles to be offered from a luxury automaker.