2011 BMW Active E — Full Specifications

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94Miles / Charge

33.0kWh / 100 mi

ElectricityFuel Type

1EPA Configurations

N/ANHTSA Safety

0CO₂ g/km (tailpipe)

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The 2011 BMW Active E is a coupe powered by an electric motor, with an EPA-rated range of around 94 miles per charge. Owners often keep a BMW Active E workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Full Specifications

Engine	Electric motor
Transmission	Automatic (A1)
Fuel Type	Electricity
Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive
Body Style	Coupe
Passenger Volume (EPA)	86 cu ft (2,435 L)
Luggage Volume (EPA)	6 cu ft (170 L)
EPA Range	94 miles
Efficiency	33.0 kWh/100 mi
CO₂ Emissions	0 g/km

Engine & Transmission Options

EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2011 BMW Active E, all with the Electric motor engine. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.

Engine	Transmission	Drive	MPG (UK)	MPG (US)	CO₂ g/km	Fuel cost / yr
Electric motor	Automatic (A1)	Rear-Wheel Drive	122	102 (107/96)	—	$750

MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.

EPA measures interior passenger volume at 86 cubic feet (about 2,435 litres) and luggage volume at 6 cubic feet (about 170 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures; they are measured differently from the boot capacity numbers UK manufacturers quote.

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Running Costs: 2011 BMW Active E

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2011 BMW Active E Safety Ratings (NHTSA)

No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.

Last updated: 8 November 2026 · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2011 BMW Active E have?

It's powered by an electric motor with an EPA-rated range of around 94 miles per charge.

What is the fuel economy of the 2011 BMW Active E?

It uses around 33.0 kWh per 100 miles.

How much interior and luggage space does the 2011 BMW Active E have?

EPA measures interior passenger volume at 86 cubic feet (about 2,435 litres) and luggage volume at 6 cubic feet (about 170 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures, which are measured differently from the UK boot-capacity numbers manufacturers quote.