BMW i4 eDrive40

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2021 -

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Currently Produced

BMW i4 eDrive40

Technical Specifications of BMW i4 eDrive40

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2021 -
Country of Manufacture
Country where final assembly of the car took place.
Germany
Current Status
Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made)
Produced
Body Style
Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback)
Sedan BMW i4 eDrive40

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
829 km
Range WLTP
Range according to WLTP ratings.
TEL: car in its lightest configuration.
TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.
TEL
TEH
589 km 491 km
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 km
Wh/km
13.7 kWh 137 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity
Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.
Nominal
Usable
83.9 kWh 80.7 kWh
Max Charging Power
Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC)
AC
DC
11 kW 207 kW
Charge Port
The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.
CCS Type 2
CCS Type 2 charge port

Performance

Drive Type
Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s)
RWD
Engine
Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.
Power
Torque
335 hp (250 kW) 430 Nm
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
5.7 s
Top Speed
The fastest the car can go (maximum speed)
190 km/h
0.00 s
000 km/h

Dimensions

Length
Car's body length (front to back bumper)
4783 mm
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
2073 mm 1852 mm
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
1448 mm
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
2856 mm

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
5
Curb Weight
Car's weight without passengers or cargo
2125 kg
Cargo Volume
Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up).
Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded).
Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.
Trunk
Max
Frunk
470 l 1290 l No Data
Towing Capacity
Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes
1600 kg
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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How Far Can You Go in BMW i4 eDrive40

The map shows how far you can go with a fully-charged battery:
  • Light green area: Round-trip
  • Dark green area: One-way
For the most accurate results, please allow the widget to use your location.

Charging BMW i4 eDrive40

Slow (AC)
Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

EURO 1-phase 10A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 10 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
2.3 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
23 h 23 min (~15 km/h)

EURO 1-phase 16A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 16 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
3.7 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
14 h 32 min (~24 km/h)

EURO 1-phase 32A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 32 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
7.4 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
07 h 16 min (~49 km/h)

EURO 3-phase 16A

Socket specs
Socket specs
400 V, 16 A, 3-phase
Socket output
Socket output
11.1 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 53 min (~72 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW)

EURO 3-phase 32A

Socket specs
Socket specs
400 V, 16 A, 3-phase
Socket output
Socket output
11.1 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 53 min (~72 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

CCS DC 50 kW

Socket output
Socket output
50 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
01 h 08 min (~310 km/h)

CCS DC 100 kW

Socket output
Socket output
100 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 36 min (~584 km/h)

CCS DC 150 kW

Socket output
Socket output
150 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 24 min (~876 km/h)

CCS DC 200 kW

Socket output
Socket output
200 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 19 min (~1095 km/h)

CCS DC 250 kW

Socket output
Socket output
250 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 19 min (~1133 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (207 kW)

CCS DC 350 kW

Socket output
Socket output
350 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 19 min (~1133 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (207 kW)

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Socket output
Socket output
75 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 46 min (~465 km/h)
Not all Tesla Superchargers are open to non-Tesla vehicles

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Socket output
Socket output
150 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 24 min (~876 km/h)
Not all Tesla Superchargers are open to non-Tesla vehicles

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Socket output
Socket output
250 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 19 min (~1133 km/h)
Not all Tesla Superchargers are open to non-Tesla vehicles Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (207 kW)
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About BMW i4 eDrive40

The BMW i4 eDrive40 is an all-electric rear-wheel drive sedan. It came out in 2021. Brand new, the car starts around €59,200.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 has a 83.9 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 590 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 13.7 kWh per 100 km (or 137 Wh/km) — ranked №20 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is BMW i4 eDrive40

The BMW i4 eDrive40 is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 250 kW (335 hp) of power and 430 Nm of torque.

This enables a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 5.7 seconds (ranked №207 out of 586 electric vehicles) and a top speed of 190 km/h.

Real-world range of BMW i4 eDrive40

The estimated real-world range for BMW i4 eDrive40 falls between 531–649 km, ranking it №20 out of 586 electric vehicles. Several conditions can influence this range:

  • Speed: The battery drains faster at higher speeds.
  • Temperature: Extreme temperatures can impact range.
  • Terrain: Range is reduced on hilly or mountainous terrain.
  • Driving style: Aggressive driving behaviors, such as frequent acceleration and braking, decrease efficiency.
  • Feature utilization: Climate control and media system usage also affect range.

These figures are approximations, and your actual driving range may vary. When planning trips, consider these factors and be prepared for potential charging stops.

For trip planning assistance, utilize the EV Navigation interactive map.

BMW i4 eDrive40 charge port type?

In Europe BMW i4 eDrive40 has a CCS Type 2 charge port.

  • You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 11 kW, which translates to approximately 72 km of range added per hour of charging.
  • For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 207 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

Estimate charging time, rate and cost using our Charging calculator.

BMW i4 eDrive40 dimensions and weight?

BMW i4 eDrive40 comes in the following dimensions:

  • Length: 4783 mm
  • Width: 2073 mm (including side mirrors) or 1852 mm (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 1448 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2856 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
  • Curb weight: 2125 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
BMW i4 eDrive40 cargo capacity?

The rear cargo area of the BMW i4 eDrive40 provides 470 litres of space when the rear seats are upright (ranked №286 out of 586 electric vehicles).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of 1290 litres (ranked №286 out of 586 electric vehicles).

The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

BMW i4 eDrive40 towing capacity?
The BMW i4 eDrive40 has a towing capacity (braked) of up to 1600 kg (maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes).

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Safety Ratings

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