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  • BMW i3 Alternator - 12318682498
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    BMW i3 Starter Motor Generator

    Part Number: 12318682498
    $1402.35 MSRP: $2087.95
    You Save: $685.60 (33%)
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    • Replaced by: 12318697731
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 2014-2020 BMW i3 | Range Extender(I01)
  • BMW i3 Alternator - 12317625712
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    BMW i3 Starter Motor Generator

    Part Number: 12317625712
    $1402.35 MSRP: $2087.95
    You Save: $685.60 (33%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Replaced by: 12318697731
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 2014-2018 BMW i3 | Range Extender(I01)

BMW i3 Alternator

BMW i3 Alternator is a compact power generator that generates electric current. It is belt-driven and powers various electric systems of the car. Enclosed within dual aluminum housings, this Alternator protects a precisely tuned rotor-stator assembly. The windings generate current from every spin, with a rectifier and heat-sink assembly processing the current into 12 volts for instant use. The i3 depends on this Alternator to keep the headlights bright, the entertainment vivid, and the important airbags or traction sensors aware of whether the city commute is crawling or the highway cruise is running all night. The integrated electronic regulation, which is updated in the successive BMW software maps, adjusts the voltage in milliseconds, ensuring that the battery is never subjected to overvoltage or deficit. This extends the battery's long-term reliability, which is something that owners appreciate very much. Despite employing a brushed architecture through the production years, there were incremental tweaks that reduced bearing drag and improved the fan airflow. Therefore, the Alternator remained cool and quiet under heavy electrical load. No matter which type of BMW i3 you are dealing with (pure electric hatch, range-extender edition, later uprated battery versions), they all share the same parts that make replacements easy and play into the company's streamlined logistics. A lightweight design further supports the carbon body shell, ensuring that more grams were not added to the overall weight that would otherwise compromise efficiency, while stable output ensures the auxiliary pumps and cabin heaters run without affecting driving range, enhancing safety indirectly as clear windows and stable battery temperatures in extreme weather conditions. Feedback from actual users confirmed that the Alternator handles serious audio bass hits and rapid heater-cooler changes with ease. As the Alternator toils away, the BMW cabin tech in the i3 feels endless. The Alternator output is synchronized using battery chemistry upgrades through over-the-air software updates for every BMW i3. Consequently, BMW drivers, relying on the i3 during long journeys, use it to power adaptive LEDs and mobile devices. Strengths like these cement the Alternator's reputation for durability, performance, and class-leading electrical stewardship.

If you are looking for OEM BMW i3 Alternator, we highly recommend to shop with us. Not only do we offer budget friendly prices, but we also provide fast delivery. In addition, we have a hassle-free return policy on all genuine BMW i3 Alternator that come backed by the manufacturer's warranty.