Introduced with the 2017 facelift, the BMW i3s (l01) is not just a sporty trim but a true dynamic reinterpretation of the i3. Compared with a more restrained Nissan Leaf, it brings a wider track, lower chassis, 20-inch wheels and its own stability-control calibration. The result is a car that feels keener and more precise, but also one that asks more from its tyres, suspension and overall comfort budget.
The i3s moves up to 135 kW, 184 hp and 270 Nm, while the regular i3 stays at 170 hp. At launch it uses the 94 Ah / 33 kWh battery, then later adopts the 120 Ah / 42.2 kWh pack. Some markets also offered a W20K06U0 Range Extender. On this generation, battery health, AC/DC charging quality, preconditioning, cooling through the air-conditioning system and the smoothness of the reduction gear all matter, but the more heavily loaded chassis side must not be overlooked either.