BMW I3 Electric I01

The electric motor in the BMW I3 delivers full torque instantly from a standstill, placing a higher instantaneous load on the drive shafts compared to an internal combustion engine. This can cause faster wear on the joints and splines if the vehicle is frequently accelerated hard.

The most common symptoms include a rhythmic clicking noise when cornering, vibrations through the bodywork under acceleration, or visible grease on the inside of the wheel rim, which indicates a split CV boot.

If the fault is confined purely to the outer joint and the shaft is otherwise undamaged, replacing just the joint is often sufficient. However, if there is extensive wear or damage to the shaft's splines, a complete drive shaft is a safer and often more time-efficient solution.

By selecting your car's exact make, model and engine variant, our system matches its specific technical specifications, ensuring you receive car parts with the precise length, spline count and fittings designed for your BMW I3 Electric I01.

Our fitment guarantee means that if you have selected the correct vehicle model and engine details and we deliver a part that does not fit, we cover the return and replacement with the correct part at no extra cost to you.

Yes, because the electric motor is mounted at the rear, the prop shaft in an I3 is significantly shorter or configured differently compared to a conventional rear-wheel-drive car with a front-mounted engine. It is essential to choose a part engineered specifically for the electric car's unique layout.