2026 BMW i4 range and charging cost
Range, eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD
333miles
- 28.5 to 31.1 kWh per 100 miles.
- 118 MPGe.
- Top 14% of 66 EVs (2026).
- 3 trims: 278 to 333 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 Coupe RWD | RWD | 333 | 28.5 to 31.1 | 118 | $16.17 | $583 |
| xDrive40 Gran Coupe AWD | AWD | 287 | 33.4 to 41.4 | 101 | $16.28 | $681 |
| M60 Gran Coupe AWD | AWD | 278 | 33.4 to 41.4 | 98 | $16.25 | $702 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD, 28.6 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $16.17
- Per mile
- 4.9 cents
- Per month
- $49
- Per year
- $583
- Median 2026 hatchback: 31 mpg, 10.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $656 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 49 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 28.6 | $4.86 |
| 300 miles | 85.7 | $14.57 |
| 500 miles | 142.8 | $24.28 |
| 1,000 miles | 285.6 | $48.56 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $42
- Per year
- $505
- Miles a month
- 867
eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW i4 | eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD | 333 mi range | |
| 2026 Polestar 2 | Long Range Dual Motor AWD | 97 MPGe | Compare |
| 2026 Volkswagen Golf R | 2.0T DSG AWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
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