BMW i4 range & charging cost
The 2026 BMW i4 is rated for an EPA estimated 232–333 miles. At 70 mph that's closer to 299 miles in mild weather, and about 176 miles at 20°F with the heater on.
All 7 EPA-rated trims
| Trim | Range | City | Hwy | kWh/100 mi | 70 mph, 20°F* | ¢/mile home | 240V charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) Rear-Wheel Drive | 333 | 341 | 323 | 28.5 | 176 | 521.8 | 9 h |
| 2026 i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) Rear-Wheel Drive | 307 | 316 | 296 | 31.1 | 162 | 569.4 | 9 h |
| 2026 i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) All-Wheel Drive | 287 | 282 | 293 | 33.4 | 160 | 611.6 | 8 h |
| 2026 i4 M60 xDrive Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) All-Wheel Drive | 278 | 282 | 273 | 34.4 | 149 | 629.9 | 9 h |
| 2026 i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) All-Wheel Drive | 268 | 266 | 271 | 36 | 148 | 659.2 | 8 h |
| 2026 i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) Rear-Wheel Drive | 251 | 259 | 241 | 30.8 | 132 | 563.9 | 7 h |
| 2026 i4 M60 xDrive Gran Coupe (20 inch Wheels) All-Wheel Drive | 232 | 235 | 228 | 41.4 | 125 | 758.0 | 9 h |
Range, consumption and 240V charge time: EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov (vehicle IDs 50188, 50189, 50192, 50190, 50193, 50187, 50191). *Modelled with fueleconomy.gov cold-weather figures and a drag model; see the range calculator for the method. Cost uses EIA U.S. residential 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026); a 30 mpg gas car costs 14.9¢/mile at $4.48/gal.
Road-tripping the BMW i4
On the highway, plan legs around 194–209 miles in mild weather: that's charging from about 80% down to 10–15%, the fast part of the curve. In deep winter, shorten that to around 114 miles. The EV trip planner picks real fast chargers along your route for any BMW trim.
Questions drivers ask
What is the range of the 2026 BMW i4?
EPA estimates 232–333 miles depending on trim (7 trims listed on fueleconomy.gov). The longest-range version is rated 333 mi combined and 323 mi highway.
How far does the BMW i4 go on the highway in winter?
Using the EPA highway estimate and fueleconomy.gov’s cold-weather figures, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) could manage roughly 176 miles at 70 mph and 20°F with the heater on, against about 299 miles at 70 mph in mild weather. It is a model estimate; heat pumps and preconditioning improve it.
How much does it cost to charge the BMW i4?
At the U.S. average home price of 18.3¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), a full charge of the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) costs about $17.29, or 521.8¢ per mile.
What size battery does the BMW i4 have?
EPA does not publish battery capacity. From EPA range and consumption we estimate about 85 kWh usable for the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels); check the manufacturer’s specification for the exact figure.