DecodedCarsBMW Active E
1 model years from 2011 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2011–2011
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 94 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
The 2011 Active E in brief
The 2011 BMW Active E is a subcompact car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 94 miles and takes about 5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
The BMW Active E has 1 model year in our data, from 2011 to 2011.
2011 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 0 owner complaints.
2011 Active E pros & cons
Full 2011 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Short EV rangeUp to 94 miles on a charge (EPA) — plan around charging.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Electric | 94 mi | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2011 Active E
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2011 Lexus IS | 24 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2011 Audi A5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2011 BMW M | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2011 Audi S5 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →