Technical�training.

Product�information.
I01/I01s LCI

BMW�Service
General�information

Symbols�used

The�following�symbol�is�used�in�this�document�to�facilitate�better�comprehension�or�to�draw�attention
to�very�important�information:

Contains�important�safety�information�and�information�that�needs�to�be�observed�strictly�in�order�to
guarantee�the�smooth�operation�of�the�system.

Information�status�and�national-market�versions

BMW�Group�vehicles�meet�the�requirements�of�the�highest�safety�and�quality�standards.�Changes
in�requirements�for�environmental�protection,�customer�benefits�and�design�render�necessary
continuous�development�of�systems�and�components.�Consequently,�there�may�be�discrepancies
between�the�contents�of�this�document�and�the�vehicles�available�in�the�training�course.

This�document�basically�relates�to�the�European�version�of�left-hand�drive�vehicles.�Some�operating
elements�or�components�are�arranged�differently�in�right-hand�drive�vehicles�than�shown�in�the
graphics�in�this�document.�Further�differences�may�arise�as�a�result�of�the�equipment�specification�in
specific�markets�or�countries.

Additional�sources�of�information

Further�information�on�the�individual�topics�can�be�found�in�the:

• Owner's�Handbook
• Integrated�Service�Technical�Application�(ISTA)
• Aftersales�Information�Research�(AIR).

Contact:�conceptinfo@bmw.de

©2017�BMW�AG,�Munich

Reprints�of�this�publication�or�its�parts�require�the�written�approval�of�BMW�AG,�Munich

The�information�contained�in�this�document�forms�an�integral�part�of�the�BMW�Group�Technical
Qualification�and�is�intended�for�the�trainer�and�participants�in�the�seminar.�Refer�to�the�latest�relevant
information�systems�of�the�BMW�Group�for�any�changes/additions�to�the�technical�data.

Information�status:�September�2017
Technical�training.
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Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. History...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2. Models..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Body...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

3. Equipment�Level.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
3.1. Exterior.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2. Interior...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

4. Drive.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
4.1. High-voltage�battery�unit........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.2. Electric�motor.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
4.3. Hill�Hold�function....................................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.4. New�traction�control........................................................................................................................................................................................9

5. Charging�the�HV�Battery�Unit.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1. Differences�in�charging�technologies................................................................................................................................10
5.2. New�2nd�generation�charging�cable................................................................................................................................... 11

6. General�Vehicle�Electronics................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
6.1. Bus�overview............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
6.2. Lighting,�front.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.3. Rear�lights..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

7. Infotainment....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.1. Head�units..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.1.1. Overview�of�head�units........................................................................................................................................... 16
7.1.2. Head�Unit�Basic..................................................................................................................................................................16
7.1.3. Head�Unit�High�2..............................................................................................................................................................17
7.2. Operating�concept�and�display................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.3. Controller........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
7.4. Telematic�Communication�Box�2� ........................................................................................................................................... 20
7.4.1. Long�Term�Evolution.................................................................................................................................................. 21

8. Special�Features�of�the�BMW�i3s.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
8.1. Design�changes................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
8.2. Technical�data......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
8.3. Drive........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
8.4. Chassis�and�suspension�and�driving�dynamics................................................................................................ 25
8.5. Driving�dynamics�control.......................................................................................................................................................................26
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1.�Introduction
In�November�2017�the�BMW�i3�LCI�enters�the�market.

The�characteristic�BMW�proportions,�the�short�overhang�at�the�front,�the�long�wheelbase�and�the
innovative�LifeDrive�architecture�have�been�carried�over�without�modifications.�The�changes�in�the
LCI�relate�to�the�design�of�the�exterior,�the�interior�and�several�technical�updates.�A�more�sporty�model
designed�with�driving�dynamics�in�mind,�the�BMW�i3s,�will�also�be�launched.

BMW�i3�LCI�and�BMW�i3s

The�model�revision�of�the�BMW�i3�is�referred�to�in�this�document�as�the�"BMW�i3 LCI",�or�the
individual�development�series�I01 LCI"�and�“I01s”.

The�most�important�changes�in�the�BMW i3 LCI�are:

• Modified�front�and�rear�bumpers
• A-pillar�in�black�and�roof�rails�in�silver
• Front�lights�changed�from�halogen�to�LED
• LED�daytime�driving�lights�in�U-shape
• LED�turn�indicators�at�the�installation�location�of�the�previous�high�beam�headlight
• Battery�capacity�of�94�Ah�for�BEV�and�REX
• New�2nd�generation�standard�charging�cable
• Hill�Hold�function
• Modified�traction�control
• New�Head�Unit�High�2�with�ID6
• 10.2”�central�information�display�for�displaying�the�ID6�is�standard
• Apple®�CarPlay
• New�TCU2�telematic�control�unit

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1.�Introduction
1.1.�History
The�first BMW�i3�I01�was�presented�in�November�2013.�It�was�launched�as�a�battery�electric�vehicle
and�range�extender.�As�a�pure�electric�vehicle�(Battery�Electrical�Vehicle�BEV)�and�an�electric�vehicle
with�Range�Extender�REX.

Explanation i3�60�Ah i3�60 i3�LCI i3�LCI i3s i3s�REX

Ah�REX 94�Ah 94�Ah
REX
Sales�period from from From From From From
11/2013 11/2013 11/2017 11/2017 11/2017 11/2017
to to
10/2017 10/2017
Weight 2635�lbs 2745�lbs 2745�lbs 3009�lbs 2754�lbs 3009�lbs
Acceleration�0-60�mph�in 7.2�s 8.0s 7.2s 8.0s 6.8s 7.6s
seconds
Maximum�speed 93�mph 93�mph 93�mph 93�mph 100�mph 100�mph
High-voltage�battery 60�Ah 60�Ah 94�Ah 94�Ah 94�Ah 94�Ah
22�kWh 22�kWh 33�kWh 33�kWh 33�kWh 33�kWh

1.2.�Models
The�following�models�will�be�available�from�November�2017�as�the�BMW�i3:

• BMW�i3�BEV
• BMW�i3�REX
• BMW�i3s�BEV
• BMW�i3s�REX.

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2.�Body
Some�reinforcement�measures�have�been�implemented�on�the�body�to�counteract�the�increased
battery�weight.

• Reinforcement�of�the�A-pillar�and�the�sill�area�by�the�addition�of�a�high-strength�steel�tube�in
the�carbon�body�structure.

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3.�Equipment�Level
3.1.�Exterior
The�following�features�of�the�exterior�trim�have�been�redesigned�for�the�BMW i3�LCI:

BMW�i3�LCI

• Front�bumper:
- New�design�with�integrated�turn�indicators�instead�of�the�high�beam�headlights.
- Bumpers�in�the�vehicle�color�with�black�inserts�around�the�turn�indicators.

• New�exterior�colors
- Platinum�Silver
- Mineral�Grey
- Fluid�Black
- Protonic�Blue

• A-pillar�and�roof�frame�in�black�as�a�supplement�to�the�“Black�Belt”�typical�for�BMW�i.

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3.�Equipment�Level
• A-pillar�and�roof�frame�with�matt�chrome�accent�film.
• Matt�chrome�trim�strip�on�the�tailgate.
• The�“eDrive”�and�“i3”�badges�have�been�moved�further�outwards�to�emphasise�the�width�of
the�vehicle.

BMW�i3�LCI�roof�frame

3.2.�Interior

BMW�i3�LCI�interior�equipment

The�interior�of�the�BMW i3 LCI�has�been�enhanced�with�the�following�modifications:

• The�“Lodge”�equipment�specification�has�been�enhanced�with�a�new�“Solaric”�brown�fabric/
leather�combination�with�a�new�color�and�texture.

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4.�Drive
4.1.�High-voltage�battery�unit
The�BMW�i3 LCI�and�i3s�exclusively�use�the�current�94�Ah�high-voltage�battery�unit,�which�has�been
available�since�late�2016.

To�increase�the�range�of�the�vehicle,�the�capacity�of�the�cells�has�been�increased�to�94�Ah.�The
previous�battery�cells�had�a�capacity�of�60�Ah.�Here�the�data�of�the�two�high-voltage�battery�units�with
60�Ah�and�94�Ah�at�a�glance:

High-voltage�battery�unit,�60�Ah, High-voltage�battery�unit,�94�Ah,
2013 2016
Number�of�cells 96�(serial) 96�(serial)
Number�of�cell�modules 8 8
Cell�module�dimensions 304�x�410�x�143.5 mm 304�x�410�x�143.5 mm
Cell�module�weight 55�lbs 60�lbs
Nominal�total�voltage 360 V 350 V
Maximum�total�voltage 396 V 398 V
Minimum�total�voltage 259 V 259 V
Nominal�energy�content 21.6�kWh 33�kWh
Effective�energy�content 18.8 kWh 28�kWh
Total�weight 514�lbs 564�lbs
Cooling�system R1234yf�refrigerant R1234yf�refrigerant
Heating 1000 W 1000 W

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4.�Drive

I01�High-voltage�battery�unit

The�technical�changes�to�the�high-voltage�battery�unit�concern�only�the�housing�and�the�cell�modules.
To�accommodate�the�increased�weight�of�the�cell�modules,�the�tray�bottom�has�been�reinforced.
The�cell�modules�have�not�changed�in�their�dimensions�or�in�their�design.�Only�the�capacity�of�the
individual�battery�cells�has�increased.�This�increases�the�weight�of�the�cell�modules.�The�remaining
components,�such�as�the�battery�management�electronics�and�safety�box,�have�not�changed.�Nor�has
the�cooling�system�or�the�electrical�heating�changed.

4.2.�Electric�motor
The�efficiency�of�the�electrical�machine�has�been�increased�by�fitting�new�lightweight�roller�bearings
with�lower�coefficients�of�friction�on�the�i3s.

4.3.�Hill�Hold�function
The�Hill�Hold�function�was�introduced�during�product�updating�measures�and�has�now�been�adopted
for�the�LCI.�The�Hill�Hold�function�differs�from�the�familiar�Auto�Hold�function�in�BMW�vehicles�in�that
the�holding�torque�required�is�generated�by�the�electrical�machine�and�not�by�the�Dynamic�Stability
Control.

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4.�Drive
The�Hill�Hold�function�allows�the�customer�to�prevent�the�vehicle�from�rolling�away�without�pressing
the�brake�pedal�after�halting�the�vehicle�on�uphill�and�downhill�gradients�of�up�to�8%.�The�Hill�Hold
function�is�designed�to�hold�a�BMW�i3�with�REX�which�is�fully�equipped�and�at�a�maximum�weight�of
3814�lbs�on�an�uphill�or�downhill�gradient�of�8%.�A�torque�of�approximately 52�lb-ft�is�required�for�this.
The�torque�is�generated�in�the�electrical�machine�using�zero�speed�control.

Since�heat�or�voltages�can�influence�the�electric�drive�system,�it�is�possible�that�the�holding�torque
becomes�unavailable�over�the�course�of�time.�In�this�case,�the�holding�function�must�be�ensured�on
the�vehicle.�This�is�why�it�is�necessary�to�switch�over�to�an�alternative�holding�system�which�is�the
electronic�parking�brake.�This�is�achieved�using�a�software�function�in�the�EDME.�The�function�is�only
switched�to�the�electric�parking�brake�if�the�vehicle�has�exceeded�the�8%�threshold�or�the�temperature
of�the�electric�machine�is�to�high.

The�Hill�Hold�function�is�active�in�drive�positions�D�and�R�and�the�customer�does�not�need�to�activate
it.

Overview�of�the�Hill�Hold�function

Index Explanation
A Gradient
B Level
C Downhill�gradients
Md Torque
V Speed

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4.�Drive
4.4.�New�traction�control
The�BMW�i3s�has�Dynamic�Stability�Control�with�the�functions�familiar�from�other�BMW�vehicles.�The
only�difference�is�that�the�BMW�i3�is�not�fitted�with�a�DTC�button.�DTC�is�turned�on�and�off�using�the
iDrive�controller.�The�BMW�i3�had�previously�also�had�Dynamic�Traction�Control.�But�this�was�limited
only�to�the�lower�speed�range�up�to�30�mph�and�essentially�designed�for�straight-ahead�driving.

The�DTC�function�was�also�modified�when�the�new�cruise�control�function�was�introduced�in�the�BMW
i3s�for�11/2017.�This�means�that�maximum�traction�is�available�in�the�speed�range�over�60�mph�and
more�drive�power�is�permitted�even�when�cornering.

Special�Automatic�Stability�Control�has�been�developed�for�the�demands�of�a�highly�dynamic�electric
drive.�The�control�cycle�works�noticeably�quicker�than�the�previous�ASC�system.�The�ASC�system
also�operates�during�recuperative�deceleration�of�the�vehicle�and�ensues�that�the�deceleration�can�be
maintained,�even�given�difficult�road�surface�conditions�(rain/snow),�and�hence�more�energy�can�be
recuperated.�This�results�in�improved�stability,�traction�and�availability�of�energy�recovery�in�all�driving
and�ambient�conditions.�In�addition,�an�expanded�and�redesigned�DTC�mode�ensures�enhanced
traction,�particularly�on�loose�surfaces�and�even�more�driving�pleasure�over�the�full�speed�range.

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5.�Charging�the�HV�Battery�Unit
5.1.�Differences�in�charging�technologies
There�are�different�charging�options�for�the�vehicle.

Overview�of�charging�options

Index Explanation
A Standard�2.4�kW�AC�charging
B Single�phase�3.7�kW�AC�charging
C COMBO�50�kW�DC�charging

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5.�Charging�the�HV�Battery�Unit
5.2.�New�2nd�generation�charging�cable

2nd�generation�standard�charging�cable

The�2nd�generation�standard�charging�cable,�introduced�in�03/2017,�is�also�used�in�the�BMW�i3�LCI�as
the�standard�charger.�It�has�been�revised�and�modified�in�the�following�areas:

• Output�10�A�@230�V�2.3�kW�(previously�2.7�kW)
• Moisture�protection�in�accordance�with�IP�67�(previously�IP�54)
• Adapted�to�the�international�standard�for�chargers
• Two�temperature�sensors�in�the�mains�plug�for�monitoring�power�consumption.

The�electrical�vehicle�supply�equipment�(EVSE)�in�all�variants�is�identical.�The�temperature�on�both
phases�is�measured�in�the�plug�to�protect�the�mains�sockets.�Power�consumption�by�the�EVSE�is
reduced�if�the�temperature�exceeds�a�specified�value.�The�maximum�permissible�power�consumption
is�10�A.

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6.�General�Vehicle�Electronics
6.1.�Bus�overview

I01 LCI�bus�overview

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6.�General�Vehicle�Electronics
Index Explanation
1 Control�units�also�connected�at�terminal�15WUP
2 Control�units�with�wake-up�authorization
3 Start-up�node�control�units�for�starting�and�synchronizing
the�FlexRay�bus�system
4 Charging�socket�at�the�vehicle
ACSM Advanced�Crash�Safety�Module
AMP Amplifier
BDC Body�Domain�Control
CON Controller
CSM Car�Sharing�Module
DSC Dynamic�Stability�Control
EDME Electrical�Digital�Motor�Electronics
EME Electrical�Machine�Electronics
EPS Electronic�Power�Steering
FLEL Frontal�Light�Electronics�Left
FLER Frontal�Light�Electronics�Right
FZD Roof�function�center
GWS Gear�selector
HEADUNIT Headunit
IHKA Integrated�automatic�heating�&�air�conditioning
KAFAS Camera-based�driver�support�systems
KLE Convenience�Charge�Electronics
KOMBI Instrument�cluster
LIM Charging�Interface�Module
OBD Diagnostic�socket
PDC Park�Distance�Control�(OE�508)
PMA Parking�Maneuver�Assistant�(OE�5DP,�PDC�included�with�option)
RDME Range�Extender�Digital�Engine�Electronics
REME Range�Extender�Electrical�Machine�Electronics
SAS Optional�equipment�system
SME Battery�Management�Electronics
TBX Touchbox

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6.�General�Vehicle�Electronics
Index Explanation
TCB Telematic�Communication�Box
TFE Hybrid�pressure�refueling�electronic�control�unit
TRSVC Control�unit�for�rear�view�camera
ZGM Central�gateway�module

6.2.�Lighting,�front
The�BMW I01 LCI�is�fitted�with�LED�headlights�as�basic�equipment.

Full�LED�headlight

Index Explanation
1 Low-beam�and�high-beam�headlight
2 Daytime�lights

The�BMW�i3�LCI�with�LED�headlights�satisfies�every�legal�requirement�even�without�a�headlight
cleaning�system.�Headlight�washers�are�omitted�from�the�standard�equipment.

The�LED�turn�indicators�are�now�located�at�the�previous�location�of�the�high�beam�headlights.

The�LED�headlights�are�bi-LED�headlights.�All�the�functions�such�as�high-beams�are�integrated�into
one�headlight�unit.

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6.�General�Vehicle�Electronics
6.3.�Rear�lights
There�are�no�changes�to�the�rear�lights.

Index Explanation
1 Tail�light
2 Brake�light
3 Turn�indicator
4 Tail�light/brake�light�
1

5 Turn�indicators�
2

6 Reversing�light
7 Rear�fog�light

1
The�tail�light�and�brake�light �in�the�bumper�panel�are�only�active�when�the�tailgate�is�open.
2
The�turn�indicator �is�only�active�when�the�tailgate�is�open.

Only�LED�lights�are�used�for�the�rear�lighting.

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7.�Infotainment
7.1.�Head�units

7.1.1.�Overview�of�head�units

Equipment Head�unit CID Controller Navigation

Business�navigation Head�Unit�Basic 6.5" 7�buttons Yes
system�(OE�606)
Professional Head�Unit�High�2 10.25" 7�buttons�with Yes
navigation�system touch�control�box
(OE 609)

7.1.2.�Head�Unit�Basic

• Business�navigation�system�(OE�606�with�navigation).

Rear�view,�Head�Unit�Basic

Index Explanation
1 Main�connector
2 Not�US
3 SDARS�antenna
4 AM/FM1�antenna
5 FM2�antenna
6 USB2�connection;�customer�smartphone�via�the�telephone�base�plate
7 USB3�connection;�connection�to�the�Telematic�Communication�Box�(TCB)
8 USB1�connection;�customer�access�to�USB�audio�interface

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7.�Infotainment
Index Explanation
9 APIX�connection�to�central�information�display�(CID)
10 Preparation�of�WLAN�antenna
11 Connection�for�Bluetooth�antenna
12 GPS�antenna

7.1.3.�Head�Unit�High�2
The�Head�Unit�High�2�is�the�model�that�succeeds�the�Head�Unit�High.�The�Head�Unit�High�2�is
characterized�by�the�following�features:

• Hard�disk�with�200 GB�storage�capacity�(adopted�from�Head�Unit�High)
• New�6th�generation�ID6�iDrive�operating�interface
• Automatic�update�of�map�data
• New�Telematic�Communication�Box�2.

Front�view

Front�view,�Head�Unit�High�2

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7.�Infotainment
Rear�view

Rear�view�of�Head�Unit�High�2

Index Explanation
1 SDARS�antenna
2 FM2�antenna
3 AM/FM�1�antenna
4 GPS�antenna
5 Main�connector
6 Ethernet�connection;�connection�to�the�Telematic�Communication�Box�2
7 Wi-Fi�antenna�connection
8 Connection�for�Bluetooth�antenna
9 USB2�connection;�customer�smartphone�via�the�telephone�base�plate
10 USB1�connection;�customer�access�to�USB�audio�interface
11 APIX�connection�to�the�instrument�cluster�(KOMBI)
12 APIX�connection�to�Central�Information�Display�(CID)

More�information�on�the�new�Head�Unit�High�2,�the�updating�of�map�data�and�ConnectedDrive�can�be
found�in�the�Reference�Manual�of�G12�audio�systems.

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7.�Infotainment
7.2.�Operating�concept�and�display
The�central�information�display�CID�has�been�retained�in�its�existing�10.25”�size,�but�the�resolution�has
been�increased�to�1440x540�pixels�for�the�ID6�display.

Operating�and�control�concept�ID6

The�new�ID6�operating�concept,�familiar�from�the�G12�and�G30,�has�been�adopted.�The�only
differences�are:

• no�touchscreen�functions
• no�gesture�control.

7.3.�Controller

Controller�installation�location

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7.�Infotainment
Different�controllers�are�fitted�depending�on�the�head�unit�and�the�equipment�level.�An�overview�of�the
controllers�can�be�found�below.

Controllers

The�controllers�with�the�seven�direct�access�keys�have�new�assignments.�A�new�feature�is�that�the
CD/Multimedia�and�Radio�menus�on�the�left�side�have�been�combined�into�a�MEDIA�button.�The
telephone�menu�has�moved�from�the�right�to�the�left�side�and�is�now�called�COM�for�communication.

Combining�CD/Multimedia�and�Radio�has�created�space�on�the�right�side�of�the�controller�for�another
direct�access�key.�There�are�now�2�buttons�on�the�right�that�can�be�used�to�access�the�navigation
system:

• MAP�to�access�what�was�previously�the�Map�submenu�of�the�navigation�system
• NAV�to�access�the�navigation�system�destination�input.

7.4.�Telematic�Communication�Box�2
The�BMW�i3�LCI�is�fitted�with�the�Telematic�Communication�Box�2�in�combination�with�the�Head�Unit
High�2.�The�installation�location�under�the�rear�seat�bench�remains�unchanged.

Vehicles�with�Business�Navigation�system�continue�to�be�fitted�with�the�familiar�TCB.

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7.�Infotainment
7.4.1.�Long�Term�Evolution
A�TCB�with�UMTS�reception�(3G)�is�standard�equipment�in�the�BMW�i3�LCI.�The�BMW�i3 LCI�is
only�equipped�with�a�TCB2�with�LTE�reception�(4G)�in�vehicles�with�the�bluetooth�and�extended
smartphone�connection�(OE�6NS).

LTE�requires�two�transceiver�antennas�for�the�faster�data�transfer.�BMW�i�vehicles�with�a�TCB2�fitted
under�the�rear�seat�use�the�emergency�GSM�antenna�alongside�the�telematics�antenna�as�the�second
LTE�antenna.

BMW�i3�LCI�LTE�reception

Index Explanation
A LTE�antenna�1
B LTE�antenna�2
1 LTE�transmitter�system
2 BMW�i3�LCI�roof-mounted�antenna�for�LTE�reception
3 Emergency�GSM�antenna�for�LTE�reception
4 Telematic�Communication�Box�2�(TCB2)

The�emergency�GSM�antenna�is�located�on�the�front�right�bulkhead�on�the�I01.

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8.�Special�Features�of�the�BMW�i3s

8.1.�Design�changes
The�BMW�i3s�differs�from�the�BMW�i3�LCI�by�the�following�design�points:

• Front�apron�with�black�bumper�insert
• Accent�strip�in�the�lower�side�panels�in�BMW�i�Blue�or�Frozen�Grey
• Accent�strip�on�the�A-pillar�and�on�the�roof�frame�in�high�gloss�black
• Exclusive�Imperial�Blue�metallic�and�Melbourne�Red�metallic�exterior�colors
• High�gloss�black�extended�wheel�arches
• Wider�wheel�housings
• Vehicle�lowered�by�5�mm�thanks�to�modified�springs
• Suspension�modifications�using�modified�damper�characteristic�curve�and�reinforced�front
anti-roll�bar

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8.�Special�Features�of�the�BMW�i3s
8.2.�Technical�data
BMW�i3s
Peak�Performance 184�hp
Torque 199�lb-ft
Acceleration BEV�6.8�s�(REX�7.8�s)
Maximum�speed 100�mph
Battery 94�Ah�/�33�kWh

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8.�Special�Features�of�the�BMW�i3s
8.3.�Drive
The�output�of�the�electrical�drive�has�been�increased�by�1014�hp�and�the�torque�increased�by�15
lb-ft�to�enhance�the�driving�dynamics�and�agility�and�to�make�the�car�sportier.�The�performance�is
increased�by�modifying�the�software�in�the�EME.�The�electrical�machine�has�been�fitted�with�specific
lightweight�roller�bearings.�The�increase�in�performance�is�only�permitted�if�the�high-voltage�battery
unit's�state�of�charge�is�suitable.�Similarly,�the�maximum�speed�is�increased�to�100�mph�by�increasing
the�speed�of�the�electrical�machine�to�12,000�rpm.

The�graph�below�shows�the�power�and�torque�curves�compared�with�the�BMW�i3.

Output�of�BMW�i3�LCI�and�BMW�i3s�compared

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8.�Special�Features�of�the�BMW�i3s
8.4.�Chassis�and�suspension�and�driving�dynamics
The�following�modifications�have�been�implemented�in�the�chassis�and�suspension:

• 20”�double-spoke�light-alloy�wheels�in�two-tone�or�Jet�Black
• 175/55�R�20�front�and�195/50�R�20�rear�mixed�tires
• Vehicle�lowered�by�5�mm�thanks�to�modified�sports�springs
• Front/rear�axle�shock�absorbers�with�additional�valves
• Sportier�front�anti-roll�bar

BMW�i3s�driving�experience�switch

Activating�the�Sport�button�in�the�driving�experience�switch�influences�the�following�systems�as�well�as
the�drive:

• Sporty�accelerator�characteristics
• Improved�direct�response�characteristics
• Electrical�steering�with�sportier�steering�characteristics

Torque�characteristics�depending�on�the�setting�selected

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8.�Special�Features�of�the�BMW�i3s
8.5.�Driving�dynamics�control
The�BMW�i3s�has�Dynamic�Stability�Control�with�the�functions�familiar�from�other�BMW�vehicles.�The
only�difference�is�that�the�BMW�i3�is�not�fitted�with�a�DTC�button,�however�it�can�be�turned�on�and�off
via�the�iDrive.�The�BMW�i3�had�previously�also�had�Dynamic�Traction�Control�.�But�this�was�limited�only
to�the�lower�speed�range�up�to�30�mph�and�essentially�designed�for�straight-ahead�driving.

The�DTC�function�was�also�modified�when�the�new�cruise�control�function�was�introduced�in�the�BMW
i3s�for�11/2017.�This�means�that�maximum�traction�is�available�in�the�speed�range�over�60�mph�and
more�drive�power�is�permitted�even�when�cornering.

Special�Automatic�Stability�Control�has�been�developed�for�the�demands�of�a�highly�dynamic�electric
drive.�The�control�cycle�works�noticeably�quicker�than�the�previous�ASC�system.�The�ASC�system
also�operates�during�recuperative�deceleration�of�the�vehicle�and�ensues�that�the�deceleration�can�be
maintained,�even�given�difficult�road�surface�conditions�(rain/snow)�and�hence�more�energy�can�be
recuperated.�This�results�in�improved�stability,�traction�and�availability�of�energy�recovery�in�all�driving
and�ambient�conditions.�In�addition,�an�expanded�and�reconfigured�DTC�mode�ensures�enhanced
traction,�particularly�on�loose�surfaces�and�even�more�motoring�pleasure�over�the�full�speed�range.�The
outstanding�drivability�under�acceleration�and�recuperation�under�all�ambient�conditions�enhances
safety�and�ride�comfort.

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