BMW i4 first generation

BMW i4 first generation
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The BMW i4 first generation (since 2021): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 35 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: G26

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,780 mm RDW–4,785 mm
Width1,850 mm RDW–1,852 mm
Height1,450 mm RDW–1,448 mm
Wheelbase2,860 mm RDW–2,856 mm
Front track1,583–1,601 mm ASTRA––
Rear track1,599–1,630 mm ASTRA––
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,965–2,190 kg RDW–2,065–2,290 kg
Mass in running order2,065–2,290 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,545–2,735 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,600 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Boot space470 L EV DB–470 L
Luggage space (EPA)–283 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,549 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed190–225 km/h RDW–190 km/h
0–100 km/h3.7–5.8 s EV DB––
Torque400–795 Nm EV DB–400–795 Nm
Electric motor power–210–442 kW NRCan–
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)66.0–81.3 kWh EV DB–83.9 kWh
Battery capacity (gross)68.7–84.3 kWh EV DB––
Range (WLTP)483–590 km EV DB––
Range (EPA/NRCan)–365–512 km EPA–
Energy use157–180 Wh/km EV DB––
AC charging power11 kW EV DB––
DC fast charging power180–207 kW EV DB––
Charging time at 240 V–7.0–10.0 h EPA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/40R19, 245/45R18, 255/40R19, 245/35R20, 255/35R20, 255/45R18, 285/30R20, 225/55R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, fr), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

94 complaints for model years 2022–2026. 22 crashes · 2 fires · 8 injuries

  • Electrical system 27

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 35 versions of the BMW i4 first generation

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European Union 17 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2021–2025Electric motor250 kW (340 PS)Electric16.0–17.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km552–577 km50,663
2023–2025Electric motor210 kW (286 PS)Electric16.3–17.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km465–472 km21,916
2021–2025Electric motor400 kW (544 PS)Electric19.2–19.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km483–488 km24,405
2025Electric motor442 kW (601 PS)Electric18.1 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km513 km3,853
2024–2025Electric motor295 kW (401 PS)Electric17.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km517–519 km2,821
2021–2025Electric motor105 kW (143 PS)Electric16.1–17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km554–575 km4,646
2021–2025Electric motor125 kW (170 PS)Electric18.3–25.0 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km440–504 km4,551
2022–2025Electric motor80 kW (109 PS)Electric15.9–16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km468–478 km2,019
2022–2025Electric motor190 kW (258 PS)Electric19.7–22.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km401–480 km6,964
2025Electric motor85 kW (116 PS)Electric15.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km493 km217
2025Electric motor145 kW (197 PS)Electric18.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km503 km100
2025Electric motor200 kW (272 PS)Electric19.2 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km478 km41
2024Electric motor230 kW (313 PS)Electric19.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km479 km34
2023Electric motor67 kW (91 PS)Electric17.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km525 km27
2023Electric motor110 kW (150 PS)Electric17.5 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km529 km15
2021Electric motor442 kW (601 PS)Electric–0 g/km–156
2021Electric motor230 kW (313 PS)Electric–0 g/km471 km26

United Kingdom 6 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2025–2026i4 eDrive35 SportElectric motor210 kW (286 PS)ElectricAutomatic14.6–16.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km463–514 km
2025–2026i4 eDrive35 M SportElectric motor210 kW (286 PS)ElectricAutomatic15.1–16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km450–500 km
2025–2026i4 eDrive40 SportElectric motor250 kW (340 PS)ElectricAutomatic14.9–16.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km553–613 km
2025–2026i4 eDrive40 M SportElectric motor250 kW (340 PS)ElectricAutomatic15.4–17.1 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km537–597 km
2026i4 M60Electric motor442 kW (601 PS)ElectricAutomatic16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km545 km
2025–2026i4 M60 xDriveElectric motor601 kW (817 PS)ElectricAutomatic16.8–18.4 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km501–545 km

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2022–2026Electric motorElectricAutomaticAll-wheel drive80–101 MPGe EPA0 g/km365–462 km
2022–2026Electric motorElectricAutomaticRear-wheel drive99–120 MPGe EPA0 g/km378–536 km
2024Electric motorElectricAutomaticFour-wheel drive80–109 MPGe EPA0 g/km365–494 km

Canada 9 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2025–2026CompactElectric motor250 kW (340 PS)ElectricAutomatic17.7–20.1 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km475–536 km
2025–2026CompactElectric motor295 kW (401 PS)ElectricAutomatic20.8–22.4 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km431–462 km
2026CompactElectric motor442 kW (601 PS)ElectricAutomatic21.4–25.7 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km373–447 km
2025CompactElectric motor210 kW (286 PS)ElectricAutomatic18.1–19.7 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km393–428 km
2025CompactElectric motor400 kW (544 PS)ElectricAutomatic22.3–26.2 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km365–430 km
2023–2024SubcompactElectric motor210 kW (286 PS)ElectricAutomatic17.4–20.0 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km378–444 km
2022–2024SubcompactElectric motor250 kW (340 PS)ElectricAutomatic19.2–21.1 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km454–484 km
2024SubcompactElectric motor295 kW (401 PS)ElectricAutomatic19.2–21.2 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km449–494 km
2022–2024SubcompactElectric motor400 kW (544 PS)ElectricAutomatic21.9–26.3 kWh/100 km 5-cycle0 g/km365–436 km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.