Electric · 2011
BMW Active E
Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the BMW Active E.
- Energy use
- 20.5 kWh/100km
- 2011 official
- UK
- 3.0 mi/kWh
- 102 MPGe US
- Range
- 151 km
- 94 miles
What a Active E costs to run
At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $0.39/kWh electricity | $8.00 per 100 km | $880 |
| Australia | $0.33/kWh electricity | $6.77 per 100 km | $751 |
| United Kingdom | £0.25/kWh electricity | £8.15 per 100 miles | £571 |
| United States | $0.18/kWh electricity | $5.94 per 100 miles | $802 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Electric | 20.5 kWh/100km | 3.0 mi/kWh | 102 MPGe | 151 km |
BMW Active E questions
How much electricity does the BMW Active E use?
The 2011 BMW Active E uses 20.5 kWh/100km officially (3.0 mi/kWh, 102 MPGe). Its official range is 151 km (94 miles).
How much does a BMW Active E cost to run a year?
At today's average electricity prices and a typical year's driving: $880 in New Zealand, $751 in Australia, £571 in United Kingdom, $802 in United States.
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What will a drive in your Active E cost?
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