USA EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive40 vs i4 M50 vs BYD Seal Design RWD vs Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2021-2024 | 2022-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany | China | South Korea |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $45950 |
| Price USA (Used) | $31963 | $36990 | - Price USA (Used) | $26840 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 301 mi | 270 mi | - Range (EPA) | 316 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 366 mi | 322 mi | 354 mi | 362 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 290 mi | 254 mi | 301 mi | 300 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 84 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80.7 kWh | 80.7 kWh | 82.5 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 27.8 kWh/100 mi | 31.8 kWh/100 mi | 27.4 kWh/100 mi | 24.7 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.59 mi/kWh | 3.15 mi/kWh | 3.65 mi/kWh | 4.05 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.8 | 6.3 | 8.1 | 8.6 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 207 kW | 150 kW | 233 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 7.8 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 400 kW | 230 kW | 239 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 536 hp | 308 hp | 320 hp |
| Motor Torque | 317 lb-ft | 586 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 446 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5 s | 3.7 s | 5.7 s | 4.9 s |
| Top Speed | 118 mph | 140 mph | 112 mph | 115 mph |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 6.8 | 4.5 | 5.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 188.3 in | 189 in | 191.1 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 81.6 in | 81.6 in | 84.6 in | 81.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.9 in | 72.9 in | 73.8 in | 74 in |
| Height | 57 in | 57 in | 57.5 in | 58.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 112.4 in | 115 in | 116.1 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i4 M50 | BYD Seal Design RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4684 lb | 5018 lb | 4597 lb | 4462 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.6 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | 45.6 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.9 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 1653 lb | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5 | 5.3 | 5.5 |
