Verdict
A
BHP
369 bhp
0–60
4.4 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
149 mpg (PHEV WLTP)
Used
£42,000-£75,000
Strengths
- Carbon-fibre body
- Plug-in hybrid sports car
- Iconic styling
Weaknesses
- Three-cylinder petrol soundtrack divisive
- Battery degradation
- Tight rear seats
Notable tech
- LifeDrive carbon-fibre architecture
- 1.5 turbo 3-cyl + electric motor
- rear-mid engine + front electric motor = AWD
- 7.1 kWh battery (early), 11.6 kWh (post-2018)
- 6-speed auto
- Coupé 2+2 seating
Common issues
- Battery degradation early cars
- Carbon-fibre body specialist repair
- Charging port motor
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across Coupé's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
i8 Coupé (early, 7.1 kWh)
BHP357
Torque570 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top155 mph
Range~22 mi EV
DriveAWD (hybrid)
Gearbox6AT
i8 Coupé (post-2018, 11.6 kWh)
BHP369
Torque570 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top155 mph
Range~33 mi EV
DriveAWD (hybrid)
Gearbox6AT