BMW i3 50L Sets Range Record With 1,213 km on a Single Charge
A China-specific BMW i3 50L covered 1,213 km on one charge in a test averaging 8.8 kWh per 100 km. The result comes from one specific drive, not the car's official range rating.
BMW's long-wheelbase i3 50L, developed for the Chinese market, posted a striking range result by covering 1,213 kilometers on a single charge. The drive continued until the battery reached 1 percent. The brand describes the result as a range record among its electric vehicles, achieved on a route that combined highways, city streets and rural roads.
During the test, the car consumed an average of 8.8 kWh per 100 kilometers. The figure points to strong energy efficiency. However, consumption can vary with average speed, weather, driving style and the chosen route.
Neue Klasse architecture and 800-volt infrastructure
The i3 50L uses the new-generation electric vehicle architecture BMW calls Neue Klasse. It carries a 113.4 kWh battery made of large cylindrical cells. The electrical system operates at 800 volts, and the supported peak DC charging power reaches 400 kW.
Reading the figure correctly
Beyond the headline range records, it matters under what conditions such a distance was achieved. The 1,213 kilometers is not the car's official range rating but the outcome of one drive under specific conditions. Because the test's average speed and total duration have not been disclosed, it does not appear straightforward to compare the result directly with tests of other vehicles.
Still, the i3 50L, which combines a large battery, low consumption and high charging power, stands out as an example of the efficiency potential of BMW's new-generation electric platform.
This article was compiled with the help of AI from information published by Webtekno.
