BMW i8 insurance rates
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Average BMW i8 insurance rates
The average insurance costs for a BMW i8 is $161 a month — or $1,932 a year. Your actual cost could be more or less depending on your driving record, the number of miles you drive in a year and other factors. To determine our estimated cost, we aggregated quotes from insurance companies using this profile:
- 2017 BMW i8
- 10,001–15,000 miles driven yearly
- No accidents in the past five years
- Anti-theft device on vehicle
- Driver located in New York
- Good credit
Our estimated price is for basic coverage, which we define as two times the state required minimum and the addition of bodily injury, property damage, uninsured motorist bodily injury and personal injury protection.
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About the BMW i8
The BMW i8 has been around since 2015 and was originally the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept car. The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car, with a maximum range of 15 miles on pure electricity. By late 2016, there were over 10,000 models sold, making it the best selling electric sports car in the world.
Insurance companies determine the insurance cost for a BMW i8 based on safety ratings, theft rates, replacement costs and overall damage susceptibility. Insurance rates can change based on a driver’s history and location. BMW shoppers should grab quotes from several insurance companies to find the lowest premium possible before they commit. BMW i8 shoppers should also do their research and see if they qualify for insurance discounts with each insurance company.
BMW i8 Series money-saving safety features
You could save money on car insurance for your BMW i3 Series if it comes equipped with these safety features.
- Airbags
- Traction control
- Auto-Leveling Headlights
- Electronic stability control
- Daytime running lights
Random BMW Facts
- BMW was founded in 1917 and entered the aircraft manufacturing market. They started manufacturing cars in 1928.
- BMW prices start at $34,000 and can go up to $154,000.
- The 3 Series line is the best selling BMW model.
- The BMW 7 Series was the most likely to get stolen, based on a ranking by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for 2011.
- After World War II, BMW switched to producing pots, pans and bicycles until 1948, when they restarted motorcycle production.
BMW i8 car insurance rates
A 2017 BMW i8 starts at a base price of $143,400. With the average insurance rate at $1,932 per year, the annual insurance cost–to–base car price ratio is 1.35%.
| Model | Monthly insurance rate | Base car price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Series | $238.00 | $33,150 |
| 3 Series | $178.00 | $33,450 |
| 4 Series | $238.00 | $41,950 |
| 5 Series | $169.00 | $51,200 |
| 6 Series | $160.00 | $77,600 |
| 7 Series | $167.00 | $81,500 |
| i3 | $181.00 | $46,250 |
| i8 | $161.00 | $143,400 |
| M2 | $238.00 | $52,500 |
| M3 | $167.00 | $64,000 |
| M4 | $159.00 | $66,200 |
| M6 | $161.00 | $113,700 |
| X1 | $179.00 | $33,750 |
| X3 | $180.00 | $40,050 |
| X4 | $238.00 | $45,550 |
| X5 | $178.00 | $56,600 |
| X6 | $173.00 | $62,500 |
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