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BMW i4: specs, price and reviews

Electric liftback on the 4 Series Gran Coupé body, rear-wheel drive in the eDrive40.

Category scores

  • Sustainability 79/100
    Sustainability: 79 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Reliability 72/100
    Reliability: 72 of 100. Source and reference date source: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Efficiency 76/100
    Efficiency: 76 of 100. Source and reference date source: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Value retention not yet known
    Value retention: insufficient data. Source and reference date source: Residual value of electric premium sedans volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Practicality 72/100
    Practicality: 72 of 100. Source and reference date source: boot 470 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + braked towing weight 1600 kg manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Spec sheet

Generation
G26 eDrive40 (2024)
Technical specifications, indicative. Consult the official data source.
Body style Liftback
Seats 5
Doors 5
WLTP range (km) 590
Battery (kWh) 81
Power (hp) 340
DC fast charging (kW) 205
Towing braked (kg) 1600
Boot (l) 470
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) 15

DC charging time

Indicative DC charging time 10→80%, derived from battery capacity and charging power — not measured by us. Actual time depends on the charging curve, temperature and starting SoC.
Charging situation10→80% (min)
At model peak (205 kW) ~ 27
At a 150 kW charger ~ 37
At a 50 kW charger ~ 110
How is this calculated? We assume around 70% of the battery sits in the 10→80% window and an average power around 62% of peak (the curve tapers towards the end). At a fixed charger the power is capped to that charger. An estimate, not a manufacturer figure.

Price evolution

reference datestarting price
2024-01-01 €59,500
2025-01-01 €60,700
2026-05-18 €61,900

Frequently asked

What does the BMW i4 cost roughly?

Indicative starting price € 61,900 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.

What is the WLTP range of the BMW i4?

590 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.

How much can the BMW i4 tow?

1600 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.

Owner experiences

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In depth

WLTP around 590 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report substantially lower in winter (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,600 kg.

About the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2024)

Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.

The i4 shares the body with the 4 Series Gran Coupé and is rear-wheel drive in the eDrive40. It is not a separate EV platform; the battery sits in a combustion-engine architecture. That costs some interior space compared to a ground-up EV, but keeps the driving behaviour close to the petrol and diesel variants.

In practice

WLTP figure is about 590 km with the 81 kWh net battery (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). DC charging peaks around 205 kW; 10-80% takes about 30 minutes under favourable conditions (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Owners report a substantially lower range in winter (public forums, not measured by us). The indicative list price rose from about 59,500 euro (reference date early 2024) to 61,900 euro now; this is a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.

Points to note

The charging flap and the battery integrated in an ICE architecture push the boot and the rear space slightly below those of comparable ground-up EVs. Winter range is well below the WLTP figure according to owners; plan charging stops on longer trips. The iDrive 8 controls shift many functions to the screen; whether that works pleasantly is a matter of taste, check it on a test drive at the official dealer.

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Found your match?

Note the spec sheet and book a test drive at the dealer. The choice stays entirely yours.

No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.