BMW i3 vs HiPhi Z
The HiPhi Z leads on range (CLTC) and 0–62 mph. The BMW i3 leads on 10–80% charge.
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2026 eDrive 35L · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
50/100#174 of 281 · Everyday
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HiPhi Z · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 10 versions
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · human-horizons.com
49/100#175 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i3BMW i3HiPhi ZHiPhi Z
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+96 mi· 28%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row14 min faster· 31%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.4 s quicker· 39%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.3 cu ft· 30%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 23%
- Top speed- best on this row+12 mph· 11%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i3 | HiPhi Z |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | version: 4 · name as listed in Chinese |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | version: 4 · name as listed in Chinese |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: 4 · name as listed in Chinese |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i3 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i3HiPhi Z
Range
6290Charging
2822Performance
70100Practicality
6034
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
HiPhi ZHiPhi Z
Range (CLTC)
- Leader
- HiPhi Z
- BMW i3
- CLTC
- HiPhi Z
- 438 miCLTC
- Ahead by
- 96 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW i3i3
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- HiPhi Z
- Ahead by
- 14 min
Which is quicker?
HiPhi ZHiPhi Z
0–62 mph
- Leader
- HiPhi Z
- BMW i3
- HiPhi Z
- 3.8 s
- Ahead by
- 2.4 s
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- BMW i3Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Jun 18, 2026 · 17 sources
Every source link (26)
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