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Verdict
Coupé hybride rechargeable à trois cylindres 1.5 turbo (231 ch) et moteur électrique, 362 ch cumulés puis 374 ch à partir de 2018, avec un Roadster. Coffre de 154 litres et 4 places au coupé, 88 litres et 2 places au Roadster. Euro NCAP ne l'a pas testée. Les retours publiés sur sa fiabilité manquent : aucune panne n'est documentée par nos sources, ce qui ne vaut pas garantie sur la batterie haute tension, à faire contrôler par un spécialiste BMW avant l'achat.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €57,445 – €102,200
- Monthly cost
- €604
- Euro NCAP
- Not tested
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: i8 362.
i8 362
✓ RecommendedHybrid · Automatic · 362 hp · Crit'Air 1
Coupé hybride rechargeable : trois cylindres 1.5 turbo de 231 ch et moteur électrique, 362 ch cumulés, 2,1 l/100 km annoncés (L'argus). Batterie de 7,1 kWh (Leocare).
i8 374
Hybrid · Automatic · 374 hp · Crit'Air 1
Version de 374 ch cumulés à partir de 2018 (coupé et Roadster), batterie de 11,6 kWh (Leocare) ; le Roadster consomme 2,2 l/100 km annoncés pour 88 litres de coffre et 2 places (L'argus).
Market prices
€57,445 – €102,200
Indicative range: 2014 à 2019, médianes par année de 42 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | €77,700 | 3 |
| 2015 | €57,445 | 8 |
| 2016 | €59,990 | 9 |
| 2017 | €62,400 | 4 |
| 2018 | €93,888 | 11 |
| 2019 | €102,200 | 7 |
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €57,445 – €102,200 (2014 to 2019) | €69,945 | — | — |
| Germany | €64,999 – €113,499 (2014 to 2020) | €85,345 | — | 22 |
| Belgium | €52,990 – €99,500 (2014 to 2020) | €64,950 | — | 19 |
| Spain | €61,475 – €88,700 (2016 to 2019) | €66,448 | — | 18 |
| Italy | €64,950 – €92,000 (2015 to 2020) | €77,500 | — | 17 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “BMW i8”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €52 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €120 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €408 |
| Total per month | €604 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€52
i8 362 version: combined consumption of 2.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
2.1 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €52
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€120
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€408
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
BMW i8 I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire un diagnostic complet chez un spécialiste BMW équipé pour l'hybride : batterie haute tension, moteur électrique, trois cylindres.
- Vérifier avec le numéro de série, chez BMW, les rappels ouverts ou effectués.
- Contrôler le carnet d'entretien et les factures de révision (Vroomly annonce 150 € en moyenne pour une révision).
- Tester la recharge sur prise et sur borne, et le passage des modes de conduite.
- Vérifier l'état de la carrosserie, des pneus et des freins : les pièces d'une voiture de cette catégorie coûtent cher.
Questions to ask the seller
- La batterie haute tension a-t-elle fait l'objet d'un diagnostic ou d'un remplacement ?
- Quels rappels ont été effectués chez BMW ?
- La voiture a-t-elle été entretenue en réseau BMW, avec factures ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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- Reliability
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- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
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- Price
- €22,990 – €44,990
- Reliability
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- Fuel types
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the BMW i8 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
La BMW i8 a-t-elle été testée par Euro NCAP ?
Non : Auto Express indique qu'elle n'a pas été évaluée par Euro NCAP et ne le sera jamais, en raison de son prix et de sa rareté.
Quel est le volume du coffre de la BMW i8 ?
154 litres pour le coupé 4 places et 88 litres pour le Roadster 2 places, selon L'argus.
Combien consomme la BMW i8 ?
L'argus annonce 2,1 l/100 km en consommation mixte pour la version 362 ch et 2,2 l/100 km pour le Roadster 374 ch, selon le cycle d'homologation ; la consommation réelle dépend fortement de la recharge.
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