2024 BMW i4 range and charging cost
Range, eDrive35 Gran RWD
276miles
- 28.0 to 33.9 kWh per 100 miles.
- 120 MPGe.
- Top 45% of 58 EVs (2024).
- 4 trims: 269 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 Gran RWD | RWD | 301 | 28.0 to 33.9 | 109 | $15.82 | $631 |
| xDrive40 Gran AWD | AWD | 283 | 31.0 to 42.3 | 109 | $14.88 | $631 |
| eDrive35 Gran RWD | RWD | 276 | 28.0 to 33.9 | 120 | $13.18 | $573 |
| M50 Gran Coupe AWD | AWD | 269 | 31.0 to 42.3 | 95 | $16.22 | $724 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
eDrive35 Gran RWD, 28.1 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $13.18
- Per mile
- 4.8 cents
- Per month
- $48
- Per year
- $573
- Median 2024 hatchback: 29 mpg, 11.0 cents per mile.
- Saves $751 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 50 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
eDrive35 Gran RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 28.1 | $4.77 |
| 300 miles | 84.3 | $14.32 |
| 500 miles | 140.4 | $23.87 |
| 1,000 miles | 280.9 | $47.75 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $41
- Per year
- $497
- Miles a month
- 867
eDrive35 Gran RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW i4 | eDrive35 Gran RWD | 276 mi range | |
| 2024 Volkswagen Golf R | Hatchback AWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2024 Honda Civic Type R | Manual FWD | 24 mpg |
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