BMW i4 M50

2025

Starting price: $70,700

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Usable battery
81.2 kWh
Nominal battery
83.9 kWh
Drive
AWD
Real range (combined)
231 miles
AC charging
11 kW
DC fast charging
196 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

BMW i4 M50 2025 makes the most sense as an AWD electric hatchback for premium daily use and relaxed longer drives. The range story is the difference between 267 mi official, about 231 mi in mixed use and about 202 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 8 h 23 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. The main caveat is that some non-range ownership data is still missing. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit

Daily drivingHome chargingFamily usePremium comfort

Main caveatSome non-range ownership data is still missing.

Range reality

Official EPA range: 267 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate: 231 mi
Cold highway estimate: 202 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap: -36 mi / -13%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 8 h 23 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 26 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 162 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: Partial
Estimate basis: EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data: Safety rating, Payload, Roof load

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Real Range

City - Mild Weather	251 miles
City - Cold Weather	173 miles
Highway - Mild Weather	248 miles
Highway - Cold Weather	202 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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Battery

Nominal Capacity	83.9 kWh
Usable Capacity	81.2 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	100000 miles
Cathode Material	No Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	J1772
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power	11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	8 h 23 min
Charge Speed (mild)	20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)	10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CCS Combo 1
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power (max)	196 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	132 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	26 min
Charge Speed (mild)	260 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)	200 miles/hour
Autocharge Supported	No Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	Yes
Supported Protocol	ISO 15118

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	Yes
Automatically using Navigation	Yes

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~8h 25m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A	1.4 kW	65h 55m	2 mi/h	—
Level 1 · 120V / 16A	1.9 kW	48h 35m	3 mi/h	—
Level 2 · 240V / 32A	7.7 kW	12h	13 mi/h	—
Level 2 · 240V / 40A	9.6 kW	9h 35m	17 mi/h	—
Level 2 · 240V / 48A	11 kW	8h 25m	19 mi/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~26 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
DC 50 kWCCS connector	50 kW avg.	1h 10m	99 mi/h	—
DC 150 kWCCS connector	126 kW avg.	27 min	251 mi/h	Limited by charger
DC 250+ kWCCS connector	132 kW avg.	26 min	262 mi/h	Vehicle-limited above 250 kW

Fast-charging times may use BEVDB estimates when measured 10–80% data is unavailable. Lower-power charger scenarios are estimated from the vehicle's 10–80% charging profile.

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.

Performance

Acceleration	3.7 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	130 mph
Total Power	536 hp
Total Torque	586 lb-ft
EPA Consumption	36 kWh/100 mi
Drive	AWD

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No Data
Max. Output Power	No Data
Exterior Outlet(s)	No Data
Interior Outlet(s)	No Data

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No Data
Max. Output Power	No Data
V2H via DC Supported	No Data
Max. Output Power	No Data

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No Data
Max. Output Power	No Data
V2G via DC Supported	No Data
Max. Output Power	No Data

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Energy Consumption

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)	231 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	35 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 Range	267 mi
MPGe City	94 MPGe
MPGe Highway	93 MPGe
MPGe Combined	96 MPGe
Energy Use	36 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Safety

Side crash:	No Data
Front crash:	No Data
Rollover resistance:	No Data
Safety rating:	No Data
Rating year:	No Data

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	188.5 in
Width	72.9 in
Width with Mirrors	81.6 in
Height	57 in
Wheelbase	112.4 in
Weight	5018 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	No Data
Max. Payload	No Data
Cargo Volume	16.6 ft³
Cargo Volume Max	45.6 ft³
Cargo Volume Frunk	No Data
Roof Load	No Data
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	No Data
Towing Weight Braked	No Data
Vertical Load Max	No Data

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Miscellaneous

Price	$70,700
Seats	5
LATCH	Yes
Turning Circle	41 ft
Platform	No Data
EV Dedicated Platform	No
Car Body	Hatchback
Roof Rails	No
Heat Pump	No Data
HP Standard Equipment	No Data

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.