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Battery life is more dependent on how many deep discharge cycles it has than mileage driven, especially with the controlled environment they provide for the i3. I'd be more worried about those miles since with a one-speed transmission, and the ability to turn many thousands of RPM, the bearings on the motor are probably the first part to wear out. Caught early enough, a bearing replacement could extend the life of the motor for a very long time, though. No idea how easy that task is, or if it was factored into the original design.
The good thing about the construction of the vehicle, is corrosion should not be a major factor in the body lasting. Normal car running gear is likely to require rebuild long before the body needs attention or the motor (and probably the battery!).
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