BMW i8 Insurance Cost for 2023

How much does BMW i8 insurance cost? We compared car insurance rates for both the Hybrid Coupe and Convertible models to see how they rank against the competition.

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  • BMW i8 insurance costs $3,052 per year for a full coverage policy, depending on the trim level.
  • The cheapest BMW i8 insurance is on the Hybrid Coupe trim level at an average of $2,986 per year. The most expensive is the Hybrid Convertible at $3,116 annually.
  • The BMW i8 is one of the more expensive sports cars to insure, costing $756 more per year on average when compared to the competition.

How much does BMW i8 insurance cost?

BMW i8 insurance cost averages $3,052 a year, or about $254 if paid each month. Drivers can plan on paying about $756 more per year for BMW i8 insurance compared to similar vehicles, and $1,367 more per year than the all-vehicle national average of $1,685.

The chart below illustrates how average BMW i8 car insurance rates vary with differences in driver age and physical damage deductibles.

Annual rates vary from as low as $2,226 per year for a 60-year-old driver with $1,000 comprehensive and collision deductibles to the most expensive rate of $7,286 each year for a driver age 20 with low physical damage deductibles.

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Chart Data Details: Chart shows average insurance cost for a 2021 BMW i8 with safe driver and claim-free discounts applied. Rates are for full-coverage insurance and averaged for all U.S. states and all BMW i8 trim levels.Data last updated on May 5, 2023
BMW i8 Insurance Cost Summary
2021 BMW i8 Insurance Cost by Driver Age and Deductibles
Driver Age Deductible Annual Cost Monthly Cost
20$1,000$4,998$417
$500$6,110$509
$250$7,286$607
30$1,000$2,648$221
$500$3,260$272
$250$3,898$325
40$1,000$2,490$208
$500$3,052$254
$250$3,636$303
50$1,000$2,266$189
$500$2,770$231
$250$3,300$275
60$1,000$2,226$186
$500$2,722$227
$250$3,246$271

The above chart detailed insurance rates for the 2021 BMW i8 model, so the table below breaks down average annual and semi-annual car insurance rates for the i8 back to the 2014 model year.

BMW i8 Insurance Cost for 2014-2021 Models
Model Year and Vehicle Annual Rate 6-month Rate Monthly Rate
2021 BMW i8$3,052$1,526$254
2020 BMW i8$2,998$1,499$250
2019 BMW i8$2,904$1,452$242
2017 BMW i8$2,744$1,372$229
2016 BMW i8$2,632$1,316$219
2015 BMW i8$2,430$1,215$203
2014 BMW i8$2,274$1,137$190

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Table Data Details: Average rates assume clean driving record and no at-fault accidents. Full coverage physical damage deductibles are $500 and rates are averaged for all U.S. states.Data last updated on May 5, 2023
BMW i8 Car Insurance Cost by Model Year

What is the cheapest BMW i8 insurance?

With BMW i8 insurance cost ranging from $2,986 to $3,116 annually, the cheapest trim level to insure is the Hybrid Coupe. The Hybrid Convertible is the most expensive trim at $3,116 per year.

The rate table below shows the average cost of insurance for coupe and convertible trim levels for various policy terms.

2021 BMW i8 Insurance Cost by Trim Level
BMW i8 Trim Level Annual Policy Six-Month Policy Per Month
Hybrid Coupe$2,986$1,493$249
Hybrid Convertible$3,116$1,558$260

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Table Data Details: Average rates are for a 2021 BMW i8, 40-year-old married male driver with a clean driving record and no at-fault accidents. Safe driver and claim-free discounts are applied to policy premium. Physical damage deductibles are $500 and rates are averaged for all U.S. states.Data last updated on May 5, 2023
BMW i8 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

The i8 vs other sports cars: Which insurance is cheapest?

The BMW i8 ranks 22nd out of 24 comparison vehicles in the 2021 sports car class. The i8 costs an estimated $3,052 per year for full coverage insurance, while the category average rate is $2,296 annually, a difference of $756 per year.

When compared to the best-selling models in the sports car category, insurance rates for a BMW i8 cost $1,340 more per year than the Ford Mustang, $820 more than the Dodge Challenger, $928 more than the Chevrolet Camaro, and $1,200 more than the Subaru WRX.

In fairness, we could have a separate comparison of just luxury sports cars, which would kick out models with cheaper insurance rates like the Mustang, Challenger, Camaro, and WRX. In that case, the i8 would rank much better, with car insurance rates that are more comparable to the segment average.

The table below shows how car insurance rates for a i8 compare to the rest of the sports car segment.

Insurance Cost Comparison: BMW i8 vs Sports Cars
Rank Make/Model Insurance Cost Difference
1Mazda MX-5 Miata$1,402-$1,650
2Ford Mustang$1,712-$1,340
3BMW Z4$1,742-$1,310
4Audi TT$1,824-$1,228
5Toyota Supra$1,842-$1,210
6Subaru WRX$1,852-$1,200
7Nissan 370Z$1,882-$1,170
8Subaru BRZ$1,982-$1,070
9BMW M2$1,984-$1,068
10Chevrolet Corvette$2,004-$1,048
11Porsche 718$2,010-$1,042
12Lexus RC F$2,114-$938
13Chevrolet Camaro$2,124-$928
14Dodge Challenger$2,232-$820
15Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53$2,288-$764
16Jaguar F-Type$2,530-$522
17Lexus LC 500$2,588-$464
18BMW M4$2,660-$392
19Porsche 911$2,666-$386
20Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63$3,026-$26
21Acura NSX$3,040-$12
22BMW i8$3,052--
23Audi R8$3,266$214
24Nissan GT-R$3,276$224

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Table Data Details: Average rates are based on the 2021 model year, with the rated driver being a 40-year-old married male with a clean driving record and no at-fault accidents. Safe driver and claim-free discounts are applied to rates, which are averaged for all vehicle trim levels. Full-coverage physical damage deductibles are $500 and rates are also averaged for all U.S. states.Data last updated on May 5, 2023
Insurance Cost Comparison: BMW i8 vs Sports Cars