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2022-2026 BMW i4 MPGe & Charging Cost
5 model years · 80–120 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2026 BMW i4 at a glance
The 2022-2026 BMW i4 covers 5 model years in the EPA database (33 configurations in all), rated 80–120 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $780 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) RWD (118 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The best combined rating in the generation, 120 MPGe, was reached in 2024.
2022-2026 BMW i4 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | 81–118 MPGe | $780–$1,140 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Electric | 80–116 MPGe | $800–$1,160 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Electric | 80–120 MPGe | $770–$1,160 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Electric | 80–113 MPGe | $820–$1,160 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Electric | 80–109 MPGe | $850–$1,160 | First year |
What the 2026 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) RWD costs to drive
Per month
$65
$780 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.30
Per 100 miles
$5.20
Five years
$3,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,120less a year
Class median $2,900 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2026 BMW i4 MPGe
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 116 to 118 MPGe, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $800 to $780, $20 less.
EPA range 232–333 miles.
Electric configurations (7)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 29 | 118 | 333 mi | $780 |
| eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | RWD | 31 | 109 | 251 mi | $850 |
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | RWD | 31 | 108 | 307 mi | $850 |
| xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | AWD | 33 | 101 | 287 mi | $920 |
| M60 xDrive Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 34 | 98 | 278 mi | $940 |
| xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 36 | 94 | 268 mi | $990 |
| M60 xDrive Gran Coupe (20 inch Wheels) | AWD | 41 | 81 | 232 mi | $1,140 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2025 BMW i4 MPGe
80–116 MPGe · $800–$1,160/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 120 to 116 MPGe, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $770 to $800, $30 more.
EPA range 227–318 miles.
Electric configurations (8)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 29 | 116 | 266 mi | $800 |
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | RWD | 30 | 112 | 318 mi | $830 |
| eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | RWD | 32 | 106 | 244 mi | $870 |
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | RWD | 32 | 104 | 295 mi | $890 |
| xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | AWD | 33 | 101 | 287 mi | $920 |
| M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) | AWD | 36 | 94 | 267 mi | $990 |
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| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 36 | 94 | 268 mi | $990 |
| M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) | AWD | 42 | 80 | 227 mi | $1,160 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2024 BMW i4 MPGe
80–120 MPGe · $770–$1,160/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 113 to 120 MPGe, up 7. Its annual cost goes from $820 to $770, $50 less.
EPA range 227–307 miles.
Electric configurations (8)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 28 | 120 | 276 mi | $770 |
| eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | RWD | 31 | 110 | 252 mi | $850 |
| xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | 4WD | 31 | 109 | 307 mi | $850 |
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | RWD | 31 | 109 | 301 mi | $850 |
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | RWD | 34 | 100 | 283 mi | $930 |
| xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | 4WD | 34 | 99 | 279 mi | $940 |
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| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) | 4WD | 35 | 95 | 269 mi | $970 |
| M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) | 4WD | 42 | 80 | 227 mi | $1,160 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2023 BMW i4 MPGe
80–113 MPGe · $820–$1,160/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 109 to 113 MPGe, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $850 to $820, $30 less.
EPA range 227–301 miles.
Electric configurations (6)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 30 | 113 | 256 mi | $820 |
| eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | RWD | 32 | 105 | 235 mi | $880 |
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | RWD | 34 | 99 | 282 mi | $930 |
| M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) | AWD | 35 | 96 | 271 mi | $970 |
| M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) | AWD | 42 | 80 | 227 mi | $1,160 |
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | RWD | — | 109 | 301 mi | — |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2022 BMW i4 MPGe
80–109 MPGe · $850–$1,160/yr
EPA range 227–301 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 31 | 109 | 301 mi | $850 |
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) | RWD | 34 | 99 | 282 mi | $930 |
| M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) | AWD | 35 | 96 | 270 mi | $970 |
| M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) | AWD | 42 | 80 | 227 mi | $1,160 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) RWD: $2,050 in Hawaii and $540 in Louisiana, a $1,510 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2026 small car models.
Generations
- 2022-2026 (G26)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2022-2026 BMW i4?
EPA rates the 2022-2026 BMW i4 at 80–120 MPGe combined across 33 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2024 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) RWD, is rated 120 MPGe (122 city, 119 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2022-2026 BMW i4?
The eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 120 MPGe, in 2024. The lowest top rating, 109 MPGe, was in 2022.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2026 BMW i4?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 BMW i4 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) RWD costs about $780 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $780–$1,140 a year. That is a $360 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 BMW i4 100 miles?
About $5.20 per 100 miles for the eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.20 and $7.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 BMW i4 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) RWD is rated 121 city and 115 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 6 MPGe.
How does the 2026 BMW i4 compare with other small car configurations?
The eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) RWD costs about $780 a year to fuel, $2,120 less than the class median of $2,900, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 195 rated small car configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2026 BMW i4?
EPA rates the range at 232–333 miles depending on configuration, and the eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) RWD goes 333 mi. Efficiency is 29–41 kWh per 100 miles (81–118 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $780–$1,140 a year, or $5.20 per 100 miles for the eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) RWD.
Is the 2026 BMW i4 different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 116 to 118 MPGe, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $800 to $780, $20 less. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2026 against 8 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 BMW i4 for that year.