2022 BMW i4 range and charging cost
Range, eDrive40 RWD
301miles
- 30.9 to 34.0 kWh per 100 miles.
- 109 MPGe.
- Top 29% of 35 EVs (2022).
- 2 trims: 270 to 301 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive40 RWD | RWD | 301 | 30.9 to 34.0 | 109 | $15.82 | $631 |
| M50 xDrive AWD | AWD | 270 | 35.2 to 42.3 | 96 | $16.12 | $716 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
eDrive40 RWD, 30.9 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $15.82
- Per mile
- 5.3 cents
- Per month
- $53
- Per year
- $631
- Median 2022 hatchback: 33 mpg, 9.7 cents per mile.
- Saves $533 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive35 | CCS1 | 11 | 180 | 31 | N/A | 68 |
| eDrive40/M60 | CCS1 | 11 | 207 | 31 | N/A | 83.9 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 45 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
eDrive40 RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 30.9 | $5.26 |
| 300 miles | 92.8 | $15.77 |
| 500 miles | 154.6 | $26.28 |
| 1,000 miles | 309.2 | $52.57 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $46
- Per year
- $547
- Miles a month
- 867
eDrive40 RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree