BMW i4 M50 2021

Starting price: $65,900

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Ownership insights

Commute: 240 mi real-world range | typical overnight home charging

Road-trip (10-80%): 25 min (est.) | +112 mi in 10 min | peak 200 kW

Home charging (AC): 11 kW | 0-100% 8 h 20 min

Seats & cargo: 5 seats | 16.6 cu ft | max 45.6 cu ft

Battery warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles

Overview

BMW i4 M50 2021 overview

Official EPA range is 270 mi, with 80.7 kWh usable battery, DC up to 200 kW (CCS Combo 1) and typical 10-80% stops near 26 min (est.). BMW i4 M50 2021 is an electric liftback with AWD and 5 seats.

Real-world estimate (BEVDB model, est.): 218 miles (cold highway) and 252 miles (mild city). A 10-minute DC top-up (est.) adds 112 miles. Combined efficiency is 96 MPGe, or about 35 kWh/100 mi.

Fast charging keeps road-trip stops short, though the range between them suits mixed daily driving best. Battery preconditioning supports navigation-based routing.

City - Mild Weather252 miles
City - Cold Weather190 miles
Highway - Mild Weather261 miles
Highway - Cold Weather218 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 Capacity80.7 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 20 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)200 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)131 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)26 min
Charge Speed (mild)270 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)210 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported ProtocolNo Data

Preconditioning

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

AC full charge: fastest ~8h 20m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW65h 30m3 mi/h—
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW48h 15m3 mi/h—
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW11h 55m14 mi/h—
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW9h 35m17 mi/h—
Level 2 · 240V / 48A11 kW8h 20m20 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 10m102 mi/h—
DC 150 kWCCS connector126 kW avg.27 min256 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 250+ kWCCS connector131 kW avg.26 min267 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.

Acceleration3.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed140 mph
Total Power400 kW (544 PS)
Total Torque586.4 lb-ft
EPA Consumption35 kWh/100 mi
DriveAWD
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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)239.8 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)33.5 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 Range270 mi
MPGe City94 MPGe
MPGe Highway98 MPGe
MPGe Combined96 MPGe
Energy Use35 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
Weight5048.6 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)6029.6 lbs
Max. Payload1146.4 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$65,900
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.