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Our hands-on BMW reviews compared like for like, plus the full BMW EV model range with battery and range specs for every variant.

  • 5 variants reviewed
  • 9 models
  • 42 variants
  • 559 mi longest official range

BMW i4 Reviewed

BMW i4 overview
BMW i4

i4 eDrive40

BMW CCS

Battery (usable)
83.9 kWh
WLTP range
348 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
205 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~13.2 hrs
10–80% rapid
~31 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✕

The sweet-spot i4 variant balances strong range, fast DC charging, and refined motorway manners, though bidirectional charging is absent entirely.

BMW i4

i4 M50

BMW CCS

Battery (usable)
83.9 kWh
WLTP range
293 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
205 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~13.2 hrs
10–80% rapid
~31 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✕

The M50 is the quickest i4 by far, but the performance tax on range and the steep price demand careful consideration.

BMW i4

i4 eDrive35

BMW CCS

Battery (usable)
70.2 kWh
WLTP range
290 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
180 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~11 hrs
10–80% rapid
~31 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✕

A sharp, refined entry into the i4 range with quick DC charging, but no bidirectional capability and a premium price.

BMW iX1 Reviewed

BMW iX1 overview
BMW iX1

iX1 eDrive20

BMW CCS

Battery (usable)
64.7 kWh
WLTP range
272 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
130 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~10.2 hrs
10–80% rapid
~34 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✕

A well-built compact electric SUV from BMW's dealer network, though the 130kW DC limit and subscription features frustrate at this price.

BMW iX1

iX1 xDrive30

BMW CCS

Battery (usable)
64.7 kWh
WLTP range
261 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
130 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~10.2 hrs
10–80% rapid
~34 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✕

AWD traction and genuine towing ability make the xDrive30 the practical iX1, but 130kW DC charging is hard to justify at this price.