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2023 BMW i4 range and charging cost

Range, eDrive35 Gran RWD

301miles

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

100200300400500Median 247i4: 301 miles
45 EVs (2023), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 247 miles.
2023 BMW i4 range by trim
TrimDriveRange, mikWh per 100 miMPGeFull chargeCost a year
eDrive35 Gran RWDRWD30129.8 to 33.9113$15.26$608
eDrive40 Gran RWDRWD30129.8 to 33.9109$15.82$631
M50 Gran Coupe AWDAWD27135.2 to 42.396$16.17$716

Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.

Charging cost

eDrive35 Gran RWD, 29.8 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.

Full charge
$15.26
Per mile
5.1 cents
Per month
$51
Per year
$608
  • Median 2023 hatchback: 32 mpg, 10.0 cents per mile.
  • Saves $592 a year at 12,000 miles.

Charging specs

Charging specs by version
VersionPlugOnboard AC, kWDC peak, kW10-80%, minLevel 2, hoursBattery, kWh
eDrive35CCS11118031N/A68
eDrive40/M60CCS11120731N/A83.9

Charging specs: maker data, one source.

Do I need a Level 2 charger?

No. A 120 V outlet adds 47 miles in 10 hours.

You drive 33 miles a day.

eDrive35 Gran RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.

Trip cost

eDrive35 Gran RWD: 29.8 kWh per 100 miles
TripkWhCost
100 miles29.8$5.07
300 miles89.5$15.21
500 miles149.1$25.35
1,000 miles298.3$50.71

Commute cost

Per month
$44
Per year
$527
Miles a month
867

eDrive35 Gran RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.

Range by year

26028030032034020222023202420252026
i4: range of the cheapest rated trim, 2022 to 2026.

i4 by year: price, hp, mpg, size

Rivals

2023 BMW i4 and rivals
CarCheapest trimMPG or rangeCompare
2023 BMW i4eDrive35 Gran RWD301 mi range
2023 Polestar 2Long Range Single Motor FWD270 mi rangeCompare
2023 Volkswagen Golf RHatchback AWD26 mpgCompare

What this cannot tell you

EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.

Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.

How values are checked