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BMW i3 · Car radio
BMW i3 Android screen & radio upgrade, generation by generation.
Radio King does head unit upgrade on every BMW i3 generation we see: I01 (2013–2017): Larger Android screen in place of the Professional navigation, keeping the steering-wheel buttons, the climate display and the factory amplifier where fitted; I01 LCI (2018–2022): The NBT Evo (ID6) iDrive usually stays — CarPlay is built in; we fit an Android screen only where the factory display has failed or is too small, keeping the factory controls. From €290. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.
By generation
Car radio on each i3: how we do it.
Find your years in the first two columns. The factory system decides the route, and the route decides the price — send the reg if you are not sure which one you have.
| Generation | Years | Factory system | How we do it | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I01 | 2013–2017 | Professional navigation with NBT iDrive on a 10.25-inch screen | Larger Android screen in place of the Professional navigation, keeping the steering-wheel buttons, the climate display and the factory amplifier where fitted | from €290 |
| I01 LCI | 2018–2022 | NBT Evo (ID6) iDrive on a 10.25-inch touchscreen; CarPlay from the factory as an option | The NBT Evo (ID6) iDrive usually stays — CarPlay is built in; we fit an Android screen only where the factory display has failed or is too small, keeping the factory controls | from €290 |
BMW case studies
Recent BMW installs.
i3 car radio first, then other BMW work from the Dublin 11 workshop: what was fitted and what changed on the dash.
Wireless Apple CarPlay Retrofit — BMW i3 (2014–2017)
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BMW 520 2018 - Apple CarPlay activation
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Apple CarPlay — BMW 520d
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Apple CarPlay & Android Auto — BMW X1 Series (2016)
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Apple CarPlay & Android Auto — BMW X3 Series (2016)
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Wireless Apple CarPlay Retrofit — BMW X5 E53 (2005–2008)
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BMW car radio kits in the shop
Supply-only with delivery across Ireland, or fitted at our Dublin 11 workshop with the fitting booked at checkout.
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Car Radios
BMW 5 Series (F10) Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
€700
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Car Radios
BMW X5 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
€700
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CarPlay Boxes
BMW i3 Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2014–2017)
€350
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID6 Apple CarPlay Activation
€250
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JDM Conversions
BMW 2014–2024 EU FM Radio Coding
€80
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID4 to ID6 Upgrade with Apple CarPlay
€450
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID5 Apple CarPlay Activation
€250
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID7 CarPlay, Region Change & Maps Conversion
€450
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID8 CarPlay, Region Change & Maps Conversion
€500
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CarPlay Boxes
BMW X5 (E53 / E70) Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2005–2008)
€350
More for your i3
Other i3 services.
Generation-by-generation guides first, then everything else the workshop does on a BMW.
FAQ
BMW i3 car radio: questions people ask.
Answers for i3 owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.
Ask on WhatsAppHow much does car radio cost on a BMW i3?
It depends on the generation. I01 (2013–2017): from €290; I01 LCI (2018–2022): from €290. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.
Which BMW i3 years can have car radio?
I01, built 2013–2017 (Professional navigation with NBT iDrive on a 10.25-inch screen): Larger Android screen in place of the Professional navigation, keeping the steering-wheel buttons, the climate display and the factory amplifier where fitted. I01 LCI, built 2018–2022 (NBT Evo (ID6) iDrive on a 10.25-inch touchscreen; CarPlay from the factory as an option): The NBT Evo (ID6) iDrive usually stays — CarPlay is built in; we fit an Android screen only where the factory display has failed or is too small, keeping the factory controls.
How long does car radio take on a BMW i3?
Two to three hours, usually the same day on the BMW i3 I01. You can wait at the workshop or drop the car in the morning and collect it the same day.
What stays factory when you fit car radio on a BMW i3?
On every i3 we work on — I01 — the steering-wheel buttons, the factory amplifier and speakers, the reverse camera and the climate controls stay; the new unit adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB and a camera input.
Do I need to book car radio for my BMW i3, and is there a warranty?
Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (I01) on WhatsApp or the form below, and we confirm the route, the price and the next free slot. The work carries a one-year warranty, and the workshop is in Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11, Monday to Saturday.
Related pages
Car radio around the i3.
The same job on other BMW series, the make hub and the guides that go with this page.
- By make BMW car radio, model by model
- Service Car radio installation
- This car Everything we fit on a BMW i3
- Also on this car BMW i3 CarPlay
- Same service Car radio on the BMW 1 Series
- Same service Car radio on the BMW 3 Series
- Same service Car radio on the BMW X1
- Same service Car radio on the BMW X5
- Guide Fiat Ducato Camper Van Radio Upgrade — Rapido 8094DF Motorhome
- Guide How to Add Apple CarPlay to Any Car
- Quote Get a quote for your BMW i3
Contact
Book your i3 car radio install.
Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.