Review and specifications
2026 BMW i4
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 three versions available. The eDrive40, with 335-hp and rear-wheel drive, is estimated to have a range of around 300 miles depending on wheel size. The all-wheel drive xDrive40 has 396 horsepower and is estimated to get between 268 and 287 miles of range for the 2026 model year. The top trim 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. For 2026, this trim becomes the M60, gets 593 horsepower and a BMW-claimed range estimate of between 232 and 278 miles. 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.
- Market value
- $48,800
- Fuel
- Electric
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Direct, 1-speed
- Category
- Electric luxury cars
- Generation began
- 2022
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $48,800
- Retail value range
- $45,050 - $55,250
- Original MSRP range
- $57,900 - $70,700
- Trade-in range
- $42,115 - $51,745
Ratings
- Road test score
- 89/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA combined
- 96 MPG
- Cruising range
- 270 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 1.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 129 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 5,020 lb
- Maximum load
- 925 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 1 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 2+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Brand context
About BMW
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.
Vehicle ID: 39024 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: June 4, 2026
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