BMW i4
The award-winning electric compact sedan from Germany continues to evolve. For 2026, the rear-wheel-drive models offer slightly longer range. The all-wheel-drive i4 xDrive40 remains unchanged. However, the top-of-the-line M50 xDrive model is renamed M60 xDrive to reflect its increased output (now up to 593 horsepower with the power boost function activated). Handling remains a strength of this BMW, while its practical rear hatch design is another advantage.
BMW i4
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$54,990 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$2,445 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,035/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 282 hp @ 6,000 rpm (210 kW) |
| Torque | 295 lb·ft @ 0 – 4,500 rpm (400 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 70.3 kWh |
| Voltage | 353 V |
| Charging times |
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| 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 | 17.9 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 18.4 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 18.1 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 428 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| 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 | optional |
| 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, electric assistance |
| 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 | 2,075 kg (4,575 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 470 l and 1,290 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.0 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 190 km/h (118 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 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |