Global EV Comparison: Tesla Roadster 2025 vs BMW i4 M50
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General Info
Although the Tesla Roadster 2025 has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe. The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €47700 on the used car market.
The Tesla Roadster 2025 is a Roadster, whereas the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) is a Liftback.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2021-2024 |
| Current Status | Announced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Roadster | Liftback |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €47700 |
| GCC Score | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Tesla Roadster 2025 offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024).
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 998 km | 435 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 519 km |
| Range (GCC) | 948 km | 409 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 200 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 190 kWh | 80.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20 kWh/100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.99 km/kWh | 5.07 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.6 | 6.4 |
Charging
The Tesla Roadster 2025 features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Tesla Roadster 2025 offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) maxes out at 207 kW.
The Tesla Roadster 2025 features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 207 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 9.6 | 6.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Tesla Roadster 2025 boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 1000 kW | 400 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1341 hp | 536 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1500 Nm | 795 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.1 s | 3.9 s |
| Top Speed | 410 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.8 | 6.7 |
Dimensions
The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) is longer and taller, but the Tesla Roadster 2025 is wider.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4200 mm | 4783 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 2000 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1200 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2800 mm | 2856 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Tesla Roadster 2025 is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2000 kg | 2290 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 150 l | 470 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 2.5 | 5.1 |
