BMW i4 xDrive40

Expected from February 2025

£63,000 *Price from

81.3 kWhUseable Battery

305 mi *Real Range

267 Wh/mi *Efficiency

This electric vehicle is not available yet

Specifications with an * are estimates.

Price from * £63,000

Availability	Expected
Available to order from *	February 2025
Available to order until	-

Lease (BCH) from * £850 pcm

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge *	£0
Insurance Group	N/A

Price shown is an estimated On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. Lease estimate is based on a BCH calculation excluding VAT, 6+35 months payment profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package. For comparison only, actual lease offers can differ significantly from the indication shown.

Real Range Estimation between 220 - 430 mi

City - Cold Weather *	285 mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	220 mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	255 mi

City - Mild Weather *	430 mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	285 mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	350 mi

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	5.1 sec
Top Speed	124 mph
Electric Range *	305 mi

Total Power	295 kW (396 hp)
Total Torque	443 lb-ft
Drive	AWD

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->305 mi) †	8h45m
Charge Speed †	35 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 (30->244 mi)	27 min
Charge Speed	470 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

Click here for all charging information

† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 13 hours and a charge speed of 24 mph.

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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 *	305 mi
Vehicle Consumption *	267 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent *	152 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range	341 mi
Rated Consumption	267 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	239 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	151 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	169 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range	276 mi
Rated Consumption	330 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	295 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	123 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	137 mpg

TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
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 189 - 370 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather *	285 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	370 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	319 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather *	189 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	285 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	232 Wh/mi

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	4783 mm
Width	1852 mm
Width with mirrors	2073 mm
Height	1448 mm
Wheelbase	2856 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	2260 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2740 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 *	£62,945
Benefit in Kind (BIK) *	£1,259

BIK @ 20% *	£21 pcm
BIK @ 40% *	£42 pcm
BIK @ 45% *	£47 pcm

Financial Year 2025-26

BIK Tax Rate	3%
P11D Value from *	£62,945
Benefit in Kind (BIK) *	£1,888

BIK @ 20% *	£31 pcm
BIK @ 40% *	£63 pcm
BIK @ 45% *	£71 pcm

Financial Year 2026-27

BIK Tax Rate	4%
P11D Value from *	£62,945
Benefit in Kind (BIK) *	£2,518

BIK @ 20% *	£42 pcm
BIK @ 40% *	£84 pcm
BIK @ 45% *	£94 pcm

Go to the i4 on the official BMW website.

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Similar electric vehicles

Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor £3,990 more expensive Similar range 25% faster acceleration 17% less energy efficient 14% slower rapid-charging

BMW i4 eDrive35 £11,730 less expensive 35 mi less range 18% slower acceleration 5% more energy efficient 24% slower rapid-charging

BMW i4 eDrive40 £3,635 less expensive 20 mi more range 10% slower acceleration 5% more energy efficient 5% faster rapid-charging

Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

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 xDrive40. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	41h45m	7 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	23 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	8h45m	35 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	8h45m	35 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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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 xDrive40.

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)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	50 kW	72 min	170 mph
CCS (100 kW DC)	100 kW	85 kW †	42 min	300 mph
CCS (150 kW DC)	150 kW	110 kW †	33 min	380 mph
CCS (175 kW DC)	175 kW	120 kW †	30 min	420 mph
CCS (350 kW DC)	207 kW †	131 kW †	27 min	470 mph

This vehicle supports Autocharge
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 xDrive40. 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

Max. Power	Charge From	Charge To	Time
205 kW	10 %	80 %	30 min

All about the BMW i4 xDrive40

Pricing

The BMW i4 xDrive40 has an estimated On The Road Price (OTR) of £63,000. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The BMW i4 xDrive40 is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BMW i4 xDrive40 is 295 kW (396 hp). The maximum torque is 443 lb-ft. The BMW i4 xDrive40 is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.1 seconds. The top speed is 124 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the BMW i4 xDrive40 has a total capacity of 83.9 kWh. The usable capacity is 81.3 kWh. An estimated range of about 305 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 220 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 430 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 24 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 210 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW i4 xDrive40 is about 267 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 152 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 370 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 189 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The BMW i4 xDrive40 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.

Go to the i4 on the official BMW website.

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