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How much does it cost to run the BMW i8?
Generation 2018–2020
Average monthly cost
293 €About average
At 15,000 km a year, 1.5 Plug-in hybrid 231 CV version. On top of that, it loses around 9.550 € in value a year.
Plug-in hybrid
Quick facts
BMW i8 1.5 Plug-in hybrid 231 CV specs
FuelPlug-in hybrid
Power231 CV170 kW (petrol engine)
Real-world consumption7,8 l/100 kmOfficial: 2,2 l/100 km
Engine size1.499 cm³
DGT eco sticker050 g/km CO₂
Fiscal horsepower11,2Band: 8 to 11.99
Weight1.647 kg
Approximate price118.000 €New, without discounts
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Average estimate · 0 of 7 answers293 €3.518 € a year
- Fuel2.245 € a year187 €/month
- Insurance391 € a year33 €/month
- Maintenance470 € a year39 €/month
- Tyres368 € a year31 €/month
- Road tax34 € a year3 €/month
- ITV9 € a year1 €/month
Indicative insurance for a average driver: 40 years old, 15+ years with a licence, no claims. Each insurer calculates in its own way. ·
Separately: what it loses in value
You don't pay it every month, but you notice it when you sell. In 5 years it will lose around 47.751 € (9.550 € a year) and you'd sell it for around 70.249 €.
All in, owning this car costs you 1.089 € a month.
- Real-world consumption
- 7,8 l/100 km + 7 kWh
- Fuel price
- 1,78 €/l
- Road tax
- 34,08 €/year
- Fiscal horsepower
- 11,2
Without your municipality, we use the legal minimum tax and fuel at the national average.
Your monthly cost293 €
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At the garage
Garage prices for your i8
What each job usually costs in your province: cheap, typical and expensive. So you know if a quote is too high.
For the BMW i8 1.5 Plug-in hybrid 231 CV, VAT included.
Service with oil and filters
Every year or 15,000-30,000 km
Cheap115 €Typical170 €Expensive240 €Timing belt kit
Every 5-10 years or 90,000-200,000 km
Cheap435 €Typical595 €Expensive830 €Front brake pads
Every 30,000-50,000 km
Cheap100 €Typical150 €Expensive210 €Front brake discs and pads
Every 60,000-100,000 km
Cheap270 €Typical385 €Expensive525 €12 V battery
Every 4-6 years
Cheap165 €Typical230 €Expensive305 €Front shock absorbers
Every 80,000-120,000 km
Cheap335 €Typical475 €Expensive655 €Air conditioning recharge
When it isn't cooling well
Cheap80 €Typical125 €Expensive180 €4 tyres fitted
Every 32,000 km approx.
Cheap590 €Typical785 €Expensive1.180 €
- Cheap Local garage, equivalent parts
- Typical Chain or independent multi-brand garage
- Expensive Main dealer, original parts
Approximate price: typical labour hours × the garage's hourly rate + parts, adjusted to your area. Always ask for a written quote.
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Long term
What you'll have spent
What the BMW i8 will have cost you in running costs, depending on how many years you keep it. From year five, the garage bills go up a bit and the ITV comes round more and more often.
After 5 years
17.588 € · 293 €/month
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Future value
What will the BMW i8 be worth?
A 2020 BMW i8 1.5 Plug-in hybrid 231 CV is worth around 65.900 € today. In 2031 it will be worth around 49.200 €: this year it loses 3.800 € (317 € a month).
In 5 years (2031)
49.200 €
That year it loses 2.900 € (−6 %)
For the tax office (13 % of its new price)
15.340 €
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How much does the BMW i8 cost to run per month?+
At 15,000 km a year, the BMW i8 1.5 Plug-in hybrid 231 CV costs around 293 € a month (3.518 € a year) in fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres, road tax and ITV. On top of that, bought new it loses around 9.550 € in value each year.
What is the BMW i8 1.5 Plug-in hybrid 231 CV's real-world fuel consumption?+
Official figure: 2,2 l/100 km (weighted cycle with battery). In real-world use we estimate around 7,8 l/100 km, because European Commission data show that cars use quite a bit more than the official figure.
How many fiscal horsepower (CVF) does the BMW i8 1.5 Plug-in hybrid 231 CV have?+
About 11,2 CVF, so it pays road tax in the 8 to 11.99 fiscal horsepower band. The exact amount depends on your council.
Which DGT eco sticker does the BMW i8 1.5 Plug-in hybrid 231 CV get?+
The 0 sticker (zero emissions), because of its engine type: plug-in hybrid.
Data from 15/10/2026. How we calculate it. This version was registered 58 times in Spain (2018–2020), according to the European Environment Agency.