Pads and discs
Per wear sensors
Front and rear tracked separately by CBS.
Source [1]I01 · 2018–2022
BMW i3 i3 120Ah I01 · 170 hp (2018 to 2022)
The BMW i3 i3 120Ah of the I01 generation is an electric car with 170 hp (125 kW). Its maintenance is mostly brakes, tyres, cabin filter and brake fluid.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Electric
- Power
- 170 PS / 125 kW
- Engine code
- eDrive (120 Ah)
- Period covered
- 2018–2022
- Documented market
- Europe
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
170 hp (125 kW), rear-wheel drive, single-speed transmission. Built from 2018 to 2022.
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In the range
It is the entry-level electric version of this generation.
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Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (3)
Which engine is in the BMW i3 i3 120Ah I01?
The eDrive (120 Ah) electric engine, 170 hp (125 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Does the BMW i3 i3 120Ah need an oil change?
No: it has no combustion engine. The CBS handles brake fluid, pads and the general check.
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What should be watched on the BMW i3 i3 120Ah?
Tyres, which suffer from the torque and weight, brake discs that can rust, and the high-voltage battery’s charge level during long lay-ups.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026