The i3 is the first mass-produced electric vehicle from the German automaker BMW. It is powered by a 125 kW electric motor. In 2013, its range in a standardized driving cycle was 190 km; with subsequent advancements in battery technology, the range was increased to 310 km. This article provides a detailed overview of the fuse box diagrams for the first-generation BMW i3 (internal designation i01), covering model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Below are the locations and photographs of the power distribution blocks. The fuse assigned to the “cigarette lighter” (12V power receptacle) is highlighted in bold.
Fuse Box No. 1
This fuse box is located in the passenger compartment. It is integrated with the Body Domain Controller (BDC).
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| No. | Description | Amperage |
| F1 | Front passenger power window motor | 30 A |
| F2 | Power window motor | 30 A |
| F3 | Central locking system | 20 A |
| F4 | Driver power window motor | 30 A |
| F5 | Rear window defogger relay | 30 A |
| F6 | Unused | - |
| F7 | Central locking system | 20 A |
| F8 | Unused | - |
| F9 | BDC light control panel, steering wheel controls, hazard warning switch | 5 A |
| F10 | Unused | - |
| F11 | OBD-II port / IHKR (IHKA) climate control module | 7.5 A |
| F12 | Driver and passenger exterior door handles | 5 A |
| F13 | Horn | 15 A |
| F14 | Unused | - |
Fuse Box No. 2
Located beneath the glove compartment.
To access the fuse box, turn the retaining latches (1) and lower the cover in the direction of the arrow (2).
The photograph below serves as an example.
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| No. | Description | Amperage |
| F39 | Anti-theft alarm system and roof function center | 5 A |
| F40 | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), parking brake control module, parking brake switch | 5 A |
| F41 | Instrument cluster | 5 A |
| F42 | Remote control receiver (keyless entry system) | 5 A |
| F43 | Left headlight | 15 A |
| F44 | Right headlight | 15 A |
| F45 | Windshield toll ID transponder | 5 A |
| F46 | Unused | |
| F47 | Parking brake control module | 5 A |
| F48 | Unused | |
| F49 | Active grille shutter actuator | 5 A |
| F50 | Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror | 5 A |
| F51 | Horn | 5 A |
| F52 | Center console ventilation fan | 5 A |
| F53 | Automatic Air Recirculation (AUC) sensor | 5 A |
| F54 | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) | 5 A |
| F55 | Park Distance Control (PDC) / Parking Assistant | 5 A |
| F56 | Camera system | 5 A |
| F57 | Camera-based driver assistance system (KAFAS) | 7.5 A |
| F58 | Steering column switch cluster (SZL) | 5 A |
| F59 | Unused | |
| F60 | Optional equipment control module (SAS) | 5 A |
| F61 | Head Unit (HU) | 20 A |
| F62 | Unused | |
| F63 | Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) | 7.5 A |
| F64 | Unused | |
| F65 | “Cigarette lighter” (12V power receptacle) in center armrest | 20 A |
| F66 | USB port / Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror | 5 A |
