How much is a 2017 BMW i3Electric worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2017 BMW i3Electric on the Irish used-car market is around €10,950, based on 6 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2017 BMW i3 depreciate per year?

A BMW i3 loses roughly 17.0% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2017 BMW i3 from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2017 BMW i3Electric?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2017 BMW i3Electric using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

BMW i32017

Electric

25 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€11k – €11k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

NI active now

Updated 16h ago · NI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€10,950

private sale ~€10,319 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€7,665 – €9,308

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

107k km

typical 115k km

Days listed

25d

avg on market · demand 46/100

AI Market Summary

Battery degradation typical by now — expect 80–90% original capacity; confirm exact range in real-world driving before committing.
Fair pricing for market demand; i3s hold value reasonably well but higher-mileage examples (138k km median) command less than lower-mileage peers elsewhere.
12V aux battery failures common on 2017 models; insist on full diagnostic report and confirm vehicle starts reliably multiple times during viewing.
Request proof of charging port inspection and recent firmware updates — corrosion faults are expensive and can develop suddenly after purchase.
Verify NCT status and any outstanding recalls (3 on record); confirm servicing history with BMW dealer, not generic mechanic, for battery health assessment.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Total cost of ownership

2017 BMW i3 · Electric · per year

Estimated annual cost

€2,985/yr

Per month

€249/mo

Depreciation

€1,862

62% of total

Fuel / electricity

€490

16% of total

Maintenance

€280

9% of total

Road tax

€120

4% of total

Charger (annualised)

€233

8% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €10,950 current market median at 17.0%/yr (regression from 6 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model. Home charger cost (€700 typical after SEAI grant) annualised over 3 years.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

BMW i3 2017, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

ElectricElectricthis marketcheapest to run+ charger needed

€610/yr

18.0 kWh/100 km, home night rate

Fuel €490/yrRoad tax €120/yr

median €10,950

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime, 2008-2020 registrations).

Home EV charger setup

The smart-night savings above require a home charger. Without one, you'll charge on public networks at significantly higher rates.

Installed cost

€800 – €1,500

7 kW charger + installation

SEAI grant

−€300

You pay €500 – €1,200 after grant

Public charging

€0.41 – €0.60/kWh

ecar.ie · ESB eCars network

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€280

estimated per year

2017 i3 maintenance is predictable and low-cost provided battery and charging system remain healthy; out-of-warranty DCDC converter or motor bearing repairs can exceed €800–1,500 at independent shops, so condition assessment and warranty history essential at purchase.

Battery health diagnosticAnnual battery capacity and thermal management check via BMW diagnostics or third-party tool (Hibrid, Carvana)

€80/yr

12V auxiliary battery replacementEvery 3–4 years; small 40Ah battery; €80–120 part + labour

€120/yr

Brake fluid inspectionEvery 2 years; minimal pad wear so brakes serviced mainly for fluid hygiene

€40/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every 2 years; EVs typically pass easily; no emissions test

€28/yr

Consumables (wipers, filters, coolant top-up)Minor; no oil or transmission fluid

€12/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast

Depreciation forecast

3 year-cohort data points

Recent ads: 17.0%/yrMedium confidence

Industry avg: 26.0%/yr

+2yr

€7.5k

-31%

pvt ~€7.2k

+5yr

€4.3k

-61%

pvt ~€4.1k

+10yr

€1.7k

-84%

pvt ~€1.6k

This BMW i3 is holding its value 9.0% better than the industry average, suggesting strong demand.

Market rate from 3 year-cohort medians (log-linear trend). Industry rate: 26.0%/yr for BMW. Not a financial forecast.

Year-by-year comparison

BMW i3 · Electric

Year

Median price

Private est.

Avg mileage

Confidence

Potential value opportunities

NI · by value score

2017 BMW i3 125kW 33kWh 5dr Auto Video Review •

£8,495→€10,574imported

+1% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

119k km · automatic · 36d

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