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2025 BMW i4

M50 4-door hatchback AWD 0.0-liter electric (536 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed

Retail Value: $41225 ~ $57250

Trade-in Value: $37720 ~ $52580

MSRP: $52800 ~ $70700

2025 BMW i4

BMW’s sedans and SUVs regularly earn CR’s recommendations for packing industry-leading comfort and technology into vehicles that are agile, quick, and even fuel efficient. Among luxury brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, and Land Rover, BMW’s SUVs often rank near the top of their category. Models like the X5 are remarkable for having powertrains that accelerate quickly while also managing above-average fuel efficiency. Some BMWs can be bought as plug-in hybrids, with useful electric-only range, or in performance trims, with more powerful engines and stiffer suspensions. BMW’s growing roster of EVs also generally rank high in our tests. Like most luxury cars from European manufacturers, BMWs fall on the expensive side of our assessments of maintenance and repair costs, but some specific models are a good option to buy used. However, shoppers considering a preowned BMW should opt for warranties or budget for repairs.

The new BMW i4 with the 4 Series coupe styling, is a conventional-looking EV that heralds BMW's second phase of electrification. The i3 has been discontinued. There are two versions available. The eDrive40, with 335-hp and rear-wheel drive, is estimated to have a range of 300 miles. The all-wheel drive M50 with a maximum of 536-hp promises sports-car performance and 0-to-60-mph acceleration in under 4 seconds. but a lower range of 245 miles. It’s probably no coincidence that those acceleration numbers are similar to Tesla’s Model 3, a rival. With a high-power 200-kW DC charging available only in public venues, the i4 can gain up to 90 miles of range in just 10 minutes. Standard active safety systems include FCW, AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, LDW, and LKA. BSW is part of the optional Driving Assistant feature, which includes RCTW and a rear collision prevention system.


Car Specifications

AC Acceptance Rate (kW)11.0
AC Charge Speed @ 32A21.7
AC Charge Speed @ 40A27.1
AC Charge Speed @ 50A31.0
AC Charge Speed @ 80A31.0
Adaptive Regenerative BrakingYes
Air Pollution Score10
Battery Capacity (kWh)81.1
Charge Port LocationRear Right Middle
Coast ModeNo
Daily Range188
DC Acceptance Rate (kW)205.0
DC Charge Speed @ 150kW7.0
DC Charge Speed @ 350kW9.6
DC Charge Speed @ 50kW2.4
DC Charge Speed Tesla NACS9.6
EPA City MPGe94
EPA Combined MPG96
EPA Combined MPGe95
EPA Highway MPGe98
EPA Mile Per kWh2.82
Front Head Room3.0
Front Leg Room43.5
Front Shoulder Room55.0
Greenhouse Gas Score10
Height57
Length189
Luggage2+1
Manufacturer DC Charge Claim10 minutes of charging can add 88 miles of range to the i4 M50
Max AC Charge Rate Miles Added per Hour31.0
Max Load925
Max Seating Capacity5
One Pedal DriveYes
Plug TypeCCS
Range EPA Electric Miles269
Rear Head Room1.0
Rear Leg Room30.0
Rear Shoulder Room54.0
Regenerative Braking Levels3
SmartwayElite
Weight5020
Wheel Base112
Width73

Fuel Economy Specifications

Annual Energy Consumption (kWh)4210.0
Annual Energy Cost (Dollar)630.0
Cruse Range (Miles)270

Ratings

Category Car Count8
Category NameElectric luxury cars
Overall Rank1
Overall Test Score Max89.0
Overall Test Score Min49.0
Primary Car TypeSedans & Hatchbacks
Road Test Rank1
Road Test Score Max94.0
Road Test Score Min69.0

Test Results

Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs)3.5
Avoidance Speed (MPH)55.5
Braking from 60 MPH (ft)129