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Used BMW i8 Coupe

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Estimated After Incentives*

$35,000

Estimated Price*

$36,000

Estimated Incentives

$1,000

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* Pre-owned EVs may range in price depending on mileage, condition, availability, etc. For the most up to date information, please contact your EV dealer. Learn more about owning an EV from the PG&E Electric Vehicle Checklist.

Type

Coupe

Fuel type

Electric and gasoline

Miles per 30 min of fast charging

Coming soon!

Battery size

10 kWh

Trees planted

251 trees

0-60mph acceleration

4 seconds

Seats

4

Electric range

16 miles

Time to charge - Level 2

~ 1 hr 25 min

CO2 emissions reduction

12,064 lbs/yr

Gasoline saved

704 gal/yr

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

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Compare the BMW i8 Coupe to the BMW Alpina B7 xDrive

Miles Driven Annually
20,000 Miles
Portion Electric for PHEV
60%
Years of Ownership/Lease
5 Years
Gasoline Price ($/Gal)
$4.59
Assumptions

Sales Tax

7.25%

Down Payment

10% of MSRP + Tax

Electricity Rate

$0.3521/kWh

Electricity rate is calculated as the average for six months of summer off-peak and six months of winter off-peak for Rate EV-2A.

We selected the BMW Alpina B7 xDrive based on its proximity to the BMW i8 Coupe based on brand, size, and price.

The BMW i8 Coupe is $97 cheaper to fill up monthly

$286

BMW i8 Coupe

$383

BMW Alpina B7 xDrive

The BMW i8 Coupe is $102,611 cheaper to own over 5 years

Electric vehicles are currently often more expensive than traditional internal combustion engines. However, some of this upfront cost can be offset by vehicle incentives, lower costs of ownership, and stronger resale value
Years of Ownership/Lease
5 Years

Compare the cumulative lifetime cost of the BMW i8 Coupe to a BMW Alpina B7 xDrive

BMW i8 Coupe

BMW Alpina B7 xDrive

Years of Ownership/Lease
5 Years
YearBMW i8 CoupeBMW Alpina B7 xDrive
Year 0$35,000$139,350
Year 1$43,597$158,595
Year 2$49,585$167,738
Year 3$55,572$176,881
Year 4$61,560$186,023
Year 5$58,836$161,448

Note: Breakeven chart assumes the vehicles are purchased in cash

DescriptionBMW i8 CoupeBMW Alpina B7 xDriveSource
Purchase MethodCashUser input
Vehicle MSRP$36,000$139,350
Sales Tax7.25%Statewide Base Sales and Use Tax Rate
Incentives$1,000$0
Resale Value$8,711$33,718Function of vehicle MSRP and lifetime miles of 100,000, assuming negative exponential depreciation with distance where resale value is 60% after 36,000 miles

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Up to $1,000 in tax credits and rebates are potentially available for the BMW i8

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Mileage ranges are based upon estimates provided by EV manufacturers. Your range may vary based upon climate, region, traffic, car model, and automobile conditions. Data from the Alternative Fuel Data Center may not reflect latest availability. Please confirm availability of charging stations before commencing your journey. Submit suspected missing charging stations here.

public charging

Power Stations

Level 2 Chargers

private charging

Other Stations

Private stations

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Figures shown on this page are estimates based on data provided by third-parties. This material is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied on for tax, legal, or financial advice. Neither J.D. Power® nor PG&E provides tax, legal, or financial advice. You should independently verify the estimates provided here before engaging in any transaction.
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EV solutions provided by ZappyRide, a J.D. Power business. Figures shown on this page are estimates based on data provided by third-parties. This material is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied on for tax, legal, or financial advice. J.D. Power® does not provide tax, legal or financial advice. You should independently verify the estimates provided here before engaging in any transaction.
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