BMW’s first EV riding on the brand’s Cluster Architecture rode into 2022 as the highly anticipated competitor to the Tesla Model 3, bringing the signature driving dynamics and styling of the 4-series Gran Coupe to an electric vehicle. In addition to driving dynamics, the i4 is built with an increase in recycled materials for the exterior and interior in a factory committed to being powered with 100% renewable energy. The i4 is one of the few compact luxury EV sedans on the market, occupying a highly competitive place against the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2. 

For its first year in production, the 2022 model year i4 came in eDrive40 and M50 spec, both incorporating an 83.9 kWh battery of which 81.5 kWh is usable. For 2023 the German automaker introduced a more affordable entry-level model with a smaller battery: the eDrive35, which brought with it a 70.2 kWh battery of which 66 kWh is usable. Both the eDrive35 and eDrive40 are rear wheel drive only while the M50 sports variant gets all wheel drive as standard. All variants are capable of charging at a speedy 11 kW when connected to a compatible Level 2 charger.

The BMW i4 is available in 3 configurations: eDrive35, eDrive40 and M50 specs, with the eDrive35 drawing power from a 70.2 kWh battery rated at 260 miles on the EPA cycle and the eDrive40 and M50 having 83.9 kWh to power their wheels from and 301 and 270 miles each of respective emissions-free EPA driving. The eDrive40’s 301 mile range makes it one of the longest-range compact sedan EVs on the market, behind the Model 3 but ahead of the Polestar 2.

Regardless of i4 variant you choose, all three models can charge up to 11 kW on a compatible Level 2 charger. That makes any 48-amp home charger capable of taking advantage of the i4’s quick AC charging, including the Enel X Way JuiceBox^® 48. With 11.5 kW of power delivery, the JuiceBox 48 can charge any i4 in 8 hours and 15 minutes or less!