Thanks to the new element with a capacity of 94 Ah and an energy reserve of 33 kWh, consisting of lithium-ion cells with higher energy density, the model can now travel almost twice as far on a single charge: 300 km versus 190 km on the old battery. At the same time, the dimensions of the battery remain the same.
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The power and torque characteristics of the power plant also remain unchanged: 170 hp and 250 Newton-meters. Because the battery pack has become 50 kg heavier, the acceleration time to 100 km/h has changed: the fully electric version has become slower by 0.1 seconds (7.3), the hybrid version by 0.2 seconds (8.1). The version with 60 Ah batteries will not be discontinued; it will be sold alongside the newer model. The 94 Ah battery pack will be available in both the fully electric version with a 170-horsepower electric motor and the hybrid version.

Owners of the i3 with old batteries will be able to replace them with new-generation elements. The retrofit program is already available in some global markets. In Germany, the price for the model with new batteries starts at 36,150 euros.