2021-2024 BMW i4 M50 - Compare Electric Car Specs

Q: How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here s a breakdown of the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) cargo space: Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 470 litres of cargo space in the back (№99 out of 193 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 1290 litres of total cargo space (№118 out of 190 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2021-2024 (Discontinued)

Available in the USA: Yes

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

Germany

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: Liftback

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

GCC

414-519 km 126 out of 318 435 km 82 out of 164 409 km 150 out of 335

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

83.9 kWh 54 out of 162 80.7 kWh 66 out of 184

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

19.7 kWh/100 km 69 out of 151 5.07 km/kWh 203 out of 324

Charging

Max AC Charging: 11 kW 11 out of 25

Max DC Charging: 207 kW 24 out of 85

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

CCS Type 2

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): AWD 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

400 kW (536 hp) 57 out of 190 795 Nm 59 out of 192

0-100 km/h Acceleration time from a standstill: 3.9 s 20 out of 120

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 225 km/h 22 out of 66

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 4783 mm 95 out of 253

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

2073 mm 71 out of 130 1852 mm 81 out of 137

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1448 mm 193 out of 227

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 2856 mm 71 out of 166

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2290 kg 136 out of 440

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

470 l 99 out of 193 1290 l 118 out of 190 No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: 1600 kg 25 out of 45

Last Updated:

July 04, 2024

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Range Map

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Light green area: Round-trip
Dark green area: One-way

Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

This car is not is not sold in Europe and therefore not compatible with EU charging stations. To see compatible DC chargers, switch your website version to USA

EURO 1-Ph 10 A

Output:: 2.3 kW

230 V, 10 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 16 A

Output:: 3.7 kW

230 V, 16 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 32 A

Output:: 7.4 kW

230 V, 32 A, 1-phase

EURO 3-Ph 16 A

Output:: 11.1 kW

400 V, 16 A, 3-phase

EURO 3-Ph 32 A

Output:: 22.2 kW

400 V, 32 A, 3-phase

CCS DC 50 kW

Output:: 50 kW

CCS DC 100 kW

Output:: 100 kW

CCS DC 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

CCS DC 200 kW

Output:: 200 kW

CCS DC 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

Output:: 350 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Output:: 75 kW

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (207 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

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The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 207 kW

Time

h min

Avg. Rate

≈ km/h

Avg. Power

kW

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AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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Overview

The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) is an all-electric all-wheel drive liftback. It came out in 2021. BMW stopped making the M50 in 2024 and replaced it with the BMW i4 M50 (2024-…). You can still find BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) on the used car market, with prices starting around €63,176.

The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) has a 83.9 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 409 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 19.7 kWh per 100 km (or 5.07 km per kWh) — ranked №352 out of 852 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds (№20 out of 120 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 225 km/h.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 400 kW (536 hp) of power and 795 Nm of torque.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Real-world range of the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) is 409 km (№150 out of 335 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) — depending on several factors, including:

Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

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What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

In Europe BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) 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 50 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 EV Charging Calculator.

How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024):

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: 2290 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here's a breakdown of the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 470 litres of cargo space in the back (№99 out of 193 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 1290 litres of total cargo space (№118 out of 190 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) 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).