BMW i4
2024 model year
The sweet-spot i4 variant balances strong range, fast DC charging, and refined motorway manners, though bidirectional charging is absent entirely.
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| Usable battery | 83.9 kWh |
|---|---|
| Gross battery | 95.3 kWh |
| WLTP range | 348 miles |
| Efficiency | 4.2 mi/kWh |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW |
| Max DC charging | 205 kW |
| Charge time 0–100% (7kW) | 13.2 hrs |
| Charge time 10–80% (DC) | 31 min |
| Charge port(s) | CCS2 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot capacity | 470 litres |
| Towing capacity | Not rated |
| Heat pump | Yes |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| BIK rate 2026/27 | 4% |
Max AC charging
11 kW
0–100% at 7kW: approx. 13.2 hrs
Max DC rapid charging
205 kW
10–80% rapid: approx. 31 min
Charge ports
CCS2
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How the BMW i4 eDrive40 compares to similar EVs on battery, range, home charging speed and V2X capability.
i4 eDrive40
BMW CCS
The sweet-spot i4 variant balances strong range, fast DC charging, and refined motorway manners, though bidirectional charging is absent entirely.
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Polestar CCS
Swedish premium rival with similar range and Google Automotive built in
EV6 Long Range RWD
Kia CCS
800V architecture with V2L standard at a lower price point
Model 3 Long Range RWD
Tesla CCS
Longer WLTP range and access to the Tesla Supercharger network
No. The i4 eDrive40 has no V2L, V2H, or V2G capability. If bidirectional charging is a priority, the Kia EV6 offers V2L as standard, and Volkswagen is trialling V2G on the ID.4 platform.
WLTP is 348 miles from the 83.9kWh usable battery. At a steady motorway cruise you can expect 240–270 miles. The heat pump is standard and helps preserve range in cold weather.
On an 11kW home charger the eDrive40 takes around 13 hours for a full charge. The car is limited to 11kW AC, so a 22kW charger offers no benefit. DC rapid charging peaks at 205kW.
Yes. The 4% BIK rate for 2026/27 keeps monthly tax bills low for higher-rate taxpayers, and the Gran Coupe body supports strong residuals. It sits in a competitive segment against the Tesla Model 3 Long Range and Polestar 2.
All data on this page was verified on 2026-05-14 from primary manufacturer and regulatory sources.