USA EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive40 vs Tesla Model S Plaid vs Model S Performance vs Lucid Air Dream Edition Range
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2021-… | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | USA | Netherlands, USA | USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA | USA |
| Price USA (Used) | $31963 | $41545 | $30883 | $82383 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 301 mi | 359 mi | 387 mi | 520 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 366 mi | 373 mi | 397 mi | 549 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 290 mi | 329 mi | 353 mi | 475 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 100 kWh | 103 kWh | 120 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80.7 kWh | 95 kWh | 98 kWh | 118 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 27.8 kWh/100 mi | 28.9 kWh/100 mi | 27.8 kWh/100 mi | 24.8 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.59 mi/kWh | 3.46 mi/kWh | 3.6 mi/kWh | 4.03 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 10 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW | 19.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 250 kW | 250 kW | 300 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8 | 10 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 760 kW | 580 kW | 696 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 1020 hp | 778 hp | 933 hp |
| Motor Torque | 317 lb-ft | 1047 lb-ft | 841 lb-ft | 1025 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5 s | 2 s | 2.3 s | 2.8 s |
| Top Speed | 118 mph | 200 mph | 162 mph | 168 mph |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 8.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 197.7 in | 195.7 in | 195.9 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 81.6 in | 86.2 in | 86.2 in | 86.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.9 in | 78.2 in | 77.3 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 57 in | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | 55.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 116.5 in | 116.5 in | 116.5 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4684 lb | 4776 lb | 5105 lb | 5282 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.6 ft3 | 25 ft3 | 26.3 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | 61.4 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | 22.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 5.1 |
