BMW i4 eDrive40 2024

Starting price: $57,300

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

BMW i4 eDrive40 2024 fits the role of a RWD electric liftback for daily driving, road trips and home charging, with range and charging as the core ownership questions. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 301 mi official, but also about 275 mi mixed and 238 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 8 h 24 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 26 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 16.6-45.6 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. No major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

Best fit
Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatNo major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data.

Range reality

Official EPA range
301 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
275 mi
Cold highway estimate
238 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-26 mi / -9%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 8 h 24 min
Fast charging
10-80% 26 min (est.)
10-80% range added
194 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
16.6-45.6 cu ft
Battery warranty
8 years / 100,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Mostly complete
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating
City - Mild Weather305 miles
City - Cold Weather213 miles
Highway - Mild Weather289 miles
Highway - Cold Weather238 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity83.9 kWh
Usable Capacity81.3 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage100000 miles
Cathode MaterialNMC

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)8 h 24 min
Charge Speed (mild)20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)20 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power (max)207 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)131 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)26 min
Charge Speed (mild)300 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)230 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYes
Supported ProtocolISO 15118-2 & -20

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~8h 25m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW66h3 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW48h 35m4 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW12h15 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW9h 35m19 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A11 kW8h 25m22 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~26 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.1h 10m114 mi/h
DC 150 kWCCS connector126 kW avg.27 min288 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 250+ kWCCS connector131 kW avg.26 min299 mi/hVehicle-limited above 250 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration5.6 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed118 mph
Total Power250 kW (340 PS)
Total Torque317.2 lb-ft
EPA Consumption30.9 kWh/100 mi
DriveRWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)275.3 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)29.4 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range301 mi
MPGe City109 MPGe
MPGe Highway108 MPGe
MPGe Combined109 MPGe
Energy Use30.9 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:No Data
Front crash:No Data
Rollover resistance:No Data
Safety rating:No Data
Rating year:No Data
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Length188.3 in
Width72.9 in
Width with Mirrors81.6 in
Height57 in
Wheelbase112.4 in
Weight4684.8 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)5743 lbs
Max. Payload1223.6 lbs
Cargo Volume16.6 ft³
Cargo Volume Max45.6 ft³
Cargo Volume Frunk0 ft³
Roof Load165.3 lbs
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked1653.5 lbs
Towing Weight Braked3527.4 lbs
Vertical Load Max165.3 lbs
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Price$57,300
Seats5
LATCHYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle41 ft
PlatformBMW CLAR
EV Dedicated PlatformNo
Car BodyLiftback
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.