BMW i4 (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Electric liftback on the 4 Series Gran Coupé body, rear-wheel drive in the eDrive40.
from € 61,900
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Specifications
- Generation
- G26 eDrive40 (2024)
| Body style | Liftback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) | 590 |
| Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) | 81 |
| Power (hp) | 340 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 5.7 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 190 |
| Length (mm) | 4,783 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,852 |
| Height (mm) | 1,448 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 2,125 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) | 205 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 1,600 |
| Boot (l) | 470 |
| Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) | 15 |
Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)
| Charging situation | 10→80% (minutes) |
|---|---|
| At the car's own maximum charging rate (205 kW) | ~ 27 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 37 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 110 |
Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.
More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.
Price evolution
| reference date | starting 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 (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.
How long does fast-charging the BMW i4 take (10→80%)?
Roughly 27 minutes on a 205 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.
How big is the battery in the BMW i4?
81 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.
What does the BMW i4 use in real-world driving?
The factory WLTP figure is 15 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.
How much boot space does the BMW i4 have?
470 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
What the press has reported
What others wrote, condensed. Every claim stays attributed and links back to the original review, so you can read the full verdict where it was written.
What owners report online about the i4
This is a **summary of public discussions**, not an owner review collected by us. Recurring points: praise for the quiet drivetrain, the power delivery and favourable real-world consumption of the eDrive40; opinions on ride comfort without adaptive suspension are divided, on 19-inch wheels owners describe the ride as somewhat firmer; owners report roughly 15-30% less range around freezing point, more in severe cold. See the sources for the original, complete posts.
sources: BMW i4 Forum (i4talk) · Bimmerpost: BMW i4
Owner experiences
No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.
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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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.