BMW

BMW i4

Price $54,990 – $80,500
Fuel consumption N/A
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
BMW’s compact electric sedan benefits from a few updates for 2025. The list includes cosmetic revisions, new colour options inside and out, new wheel designs and a more advanced infotainment system. There are no changes to the powertrain and battery, mind you. Available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the i4 offers various levels of power and performance, as well as 428-512 km of range. Competitors include the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model 3.

BMW i4

Pricing
MSRP CA$69,900
Fees CA$2,445
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$1,315/month
Powertrain
Combined power 396 hp
Combined torque 443 lb·ft
Engine Electric (rear, center)
Power 308 hp @ 8,000 rpm (230 kW)
Torque 295 lb·ft @ 0 – 5,000 rpm (400 N·m)
Engine Electric (front, center)
Power 255 hp @ 8,000 rpm (190 kW)
Torque 243 lb·ft @ 0 – 5,000 rpm (329 N·m)
Transmission Single-speed
Drivetrain AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy 84.3 kWh
Voltage 398 V
Charging times
  • 120V: N/A
  • 240V: 10.0 h
  • 400V: 0.5 h
Cooling N/A
Drivetrain structure N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Sedan
Category Compact luxury car, Electric
Assembly Munich, DE
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 21.1 kWh/100km
Highway 20.3 kWh/100km
Combined 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric autonomy 462 km
CO₂ emissions 0 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof standard
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats optional
Heated steering wheel optional
Ventilated front seats optional
Head-up display optional
Surround-view camera optional
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control optional
GPS standard
Infotainment
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Wi-Fi hotspot standard
Wireless phone charging optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electrical variable assist
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P225/50R18
Rear tires P225/50R18
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,787 mm (188″)
Width 1,852 mm (73″)
Height 1,448 mm (57″)
Wheelbase 2,856 mm (112″)
Weight 2,278 kg (5,022 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk between 470 l and 1,290 l
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 5.1 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h 3.2 s (estimated)
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance 40 m
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability N/A
Safety N/A
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10
Average 80%(view ratings)