BMW i4 eDrive40
Available since June 2024£59,365Price from
81.3 kWhUseable Battery
320 mi *Real Range
254 Wh/mi *Efficiency
Price from £59,365
| Availability | Available to order |
| Available to order since | June 2024 |
| Available to order until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £800 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range Estimation between 230 - 460 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 300 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 230 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 265 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 460 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 305 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 370 mi |
Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.6 sec |
| Top Speed | 118 mph |
| Electric Range * | 320 mi |
| Total Power | 250 kW (335 hp) |
| Total Torque | 317 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear |
Battery
| Nominal Capacity | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Number of Cells | No Data |
| Architecture | 400 V |
| Warranty Period | No Data |
| Warranty Mileage | No Data |
| Useable Capacity | 81.3 kWh |
| Cathode Material | No Data |
| Pack Configuration | No Data |
| Nominal Voltage | 399 V |
| Form Factor | No Data |
| Name / Reference | No Data |
Charging
Home / Destination
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power † | 11 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->320 mi) † | 8h45m |
| Charge Speed † | 37 mph |
Rapid Charging
| Charge Port | CCS |
| Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 207 kW DC |
| Charge Power (10-80%) | 131 kW DC |
| Charge Time (32->256 mi) | 27 min |
| Charge Speed | 490 mph |
| Autocharge Supported | Yes |
Plug & Charge
| Plug & Charge Supported | Yes |
| Supported Protocol | ISO 15118-2 & -20 |
Battery Preconditioning
| Preconditioning Possible | Yes |
| Automatically using Navigation | Yes |
Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
| V2L Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| Exterior Outlet(s) | - |
| Interior Outlet(s) | - |
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)
| V2H via AC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| V2H via DC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
| V2G via AC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| V2G via DC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range * | 320 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 254 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 159 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEL)
| Range | 373 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 248 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 218 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 163 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 186 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEH)
| Range | 291 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 312 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 280 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 130 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 145 mpg |
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.
Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 177 - 353 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 271 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 353 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 307 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 177 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 267 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 220 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4783 mm |
| Width | 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 2073 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 2125 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 2605 kg |
| Max. Payload | 555 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 470 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 1290 L |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | 0 L |
| Roof Load | 75 kg |
| Tow Hitch Possible | Yes |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 750 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 1600 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | 75 kg |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | Yes, 2 seats |
| Turning Circle | 12.5 m |
| Platform | BMW CLAR |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
| Car Body | Liftback Saloon |
| Segment | D - Large |
| Roof Rails | No |
| Heat pump (HP) | Yes |
| HP Standard Equipment | Yes |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2024-25
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £59,310 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,186 |
| BIK @ 20% | £20 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £40 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £44 pcm |
Financial Year 2025-26
| BIK Tax Rate | 3% |
| P11D Value from | £59,310 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,779 |
| BIK @ 20% | £30 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £59 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £67 pcm |
Financial Year 2026-27
| BIK Tax Rate | 4% |
| P11D Value from | £59,310 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £2,372 |
| BIK @ 20% | £40 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £79 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £89 pcm |
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Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the BMW i4 eDrive40. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 41h45m | 8 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 26 hours | 12 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 13 hours | 25 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 8h45m | 37 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 8h45m | 37 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)
Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the BMW i4 eDrive40.
- Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
- Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
- Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
- Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
| Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW | 72 min | 180 mph |
| CCS (100 kW DC) | 100 kW | 85 kW † | 42 min | 320 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 150 kW | 110 kW † | 33 min | 400 mph |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 175 kW | 120 kW † | 30 min | 440 mph |
| CCS (350 kW DC) | 207 kW † | 131 kW † | 27 min | 490 mph |
| This vehicle supports Autocharge |
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| This vehicle supports Plug & Charge |
† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.
Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
BMW Claimed Specifications
The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the BMW i4 eDrive40. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.
- Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
- Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
- Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
- Time: time needed for charging session
| BMW Claimed Specifications |
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| Max. Power | Charge From | Charge To | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 kW | 10 % | 80 % | 30 min |
All about the BMW i4 eDrive40
Pricing
The BMW i4 eDrive40 has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £58,460 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £59,365. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
Drivetrain and Performance
The BMW i4 eDrive40 is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BMW i4 eDrive40 is 250 kW (335 hp). The maximum torque is 317 lb-ft. The BMW i4 eDrive40 is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.6 seconds. The top speed is 118 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the BMW i4 eDrive40 has a total capacity of 83.9 kWh. The usable capacity is 81.3 kWh. An estimated range of about 320 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.
For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 230 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 460 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 8 hours 45 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 13 hours and a charge rate of 25 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 41 hours 45 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 207 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 131 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 220 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW i4 eDrive40 is about 254 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 159 mpg in a traditional petrol car.
The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 353 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 177 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The BMW i4 eDrive40 emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.
More information from BMW
The link below will open the page of the i4 on the official BMW site.
Preceding model
The model shown on this page is the successor of the BMW i4 eDrive40, which was available to order from November 2021 until May 2024. The previous model was £1475 less expensive, had similar range, same acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.
Preceding model BMW i4 eDrive40 
