The entry-level BMW i4 eDrive35 version was recently officially listed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), revealing range and efficiency numbers.
The BMW i4 eDrive35, with standard 18-inch wheels, has an EPA Combined range of 256 miles (412 km), as expected by the manufacturer. The optional 19-inch wheels cut the range by 21 miles or 8.2 percent, which is quite a noticeable hit.
Let's recall that the eDrive35 version is equipped with a 70.2-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery, compared to an 83.9-kWh battery in the eDrive40 version. The battery capacity is about 16 percent lower, so the 15 percent lower driving range (almost 17 percent in the case of 19-inch versions) does not surprise us.
Energy consumption, including charging losses, is 113 MPGe: 298 watt-hours per mile (185 Wh/km) in the case of the 18-inch version. Bigger wheels mean about 8 percent higher energy consumption.
As we can see, the use of a smaller (lighter) battery improves energy consumption compared to the eDrive40. See the BMW i4 eDrive40 EPA ratings here.
2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 18-inch
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2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 18-inch :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 5-cycle label] | |
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Combined City Highway |
256 miles (412 km) N/A N/A |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses): | |
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Combined City Highway |
113 MPGe: 298 Wh/mi (185 Wh/km) 115 MPGe: 293 Wh/mi (182 Wh/km) 111 MPGe: 304 Wh/mi (189 Wh/km) |
2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 19-inch
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2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 19-inch :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 5-cycle label] | |
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Combined City Highway |
235 miles (378 km) N/A N/A |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses): | |
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Combined City Highway |
105 MPGe: 321 Wh/mi (199 Wh/km) 107 MPGe: 315 Wh/mi (196 Wh/km) 102 MPGe: 330 Wh/mi (205 Wh/km) |
Besides the two rear-wheel drive eDrive35 and eDrive40 versions, there is also the performance-oriented, all-wheel drive BMW i4 M50 version, but this one sacrifices efficiency for performance.
Basic specs
| Model | Drive | Battery (kWh) | EPA Range | 0-60 mph (sec) | Top Speed |
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 18-inch | RWD | 70.2 | 256 mi (412 km) | 5.8 | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 19-inch | RWD | 70.2 | 235 mi (378 km) | 5.8 | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 18-inch | RWD | 83.9 | 301 mi (484 km) | 5.5 | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 19-inch | RWD | 83.9 | 282 mi (454 km) | 5.5 | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| 2023 BMW i4 M50 19-inch | AWD | 83.9 | 271 mi (436 km) | 3.7 | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| 2023 BMW i4 M50 20-inch | AWD | 83.9 | 227 mi (365 km) | 3.7 | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
And here is a direct comparison of the BMW i4 eDrive35 and eDrive40 versions, which highlights the main differences.
| EV Comparison Side-by-Side by InsideEVs | |||
| Model |
2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 18-inch [A] | Difference [A] / [B] |
2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 18-inch [B] |
| Drive | RWD | RWD | |
| Battery | 70.2 kWh | -16.3% | 83.9 kWh |
| EPA Range | |||
| Combined | 256 mi (412 km) | -15% | 301 mi (484 km) |
| Specs | |||
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s | 5.5% | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 0% | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Peak power | 210 kW | -16% | 250 kW |
| EPA Energy Consumption (including charging losses) | |||
| Combined | 113 MPGe: 298 Wh/mi (185 Wh/km) | 3.7% | 109 MPGe: 309 Wh/mi (192 Wh/km) |
| City | 115 MPGe: 293 Wh/mi (182 Wh/km) | 5.5% | 109 MPGe: 309 Wh/mi (192 Wh/km) |
| Highway | 111 MPGe: 304 Wh/mi (189 Wh/km) | 2.8% | 108 MPGe: 312 Wh/mi (194 Wh/km) |
| Charging | |||
| AC | On-board charger: 11 kW | On-board charger: 11 kW Info: 0-100% SOC in 8 h and 15 min | |
| DC | Peak charging power: 180 kW Info: 10-80% SOC in 32 min | Peak charging power: 200 kW Info: 10-80% SOC in 31 min | |
| Prices | |||
| MSRP | $52,000 | -8.9% | $57,100 |
| Dest. Charge | +$995 | +$995 | |
| Tax Credit | N/A | N/A | |
| Effective Price | $52,995 | -8.8% | $58,095 |
Prices
Because the BMW i4 is imported, there is currently no eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit incentive in the United States.
| Model | Base Price | Dest. Charge | Tax Credit | Effective Price |
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 18-inch | $52,000 | +$995 | N/A | $52,995 |
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 19-inch | $52,600 | +$995 | N/A | $53,595 |
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 18-inch | $57,100 | +$995 | N/A | $58,095 |
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 19-inch | $57,700 | +$995 | N/A | $58,695 |
| 2023 BMW i4 M50 19-inch | $68,700 | +$995 | N/A | $69,695 |
| 2023 BMW i4 M50 20-inch | $71,200 | +$995 | N/A | $72,195 |
