BMW, 2025–2026 model years, EPA data
BMW i4 charging cost and time
The 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) uses 33.4 kWh per 100 miles (EPA). Charging it at home costs about $6.07 per 100 miles and $68.25 a month at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh (August 2026); a full charge is about $17.41.
Per month
$68.2513,500 mi a year
- Efficiency
- 33.4kWh per 100 miles
- EPA range
- 287 mirepresentative trim
- Per 100 miles
- $6.0718.16¢/kWh
- Per month
- $68.2513,500 mi a year
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BMW i4 charging cost across the U.S.
Monthly home charging cost for the 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels), 13,500 miles a year.
BMW i4 trims
EPA efficiency, range and cost at 18.16¢/kWh.
| Trim | Class | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 30.8 | 251 mi | $5.60 | $14.05 |
| 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | Compact Cars | 28.5 | 333 mi | $5.18 | $17.25 |
| 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 31.1 | 307 mi | $5.65 | $17.34 |
| 2026 BMW i4 M60 xDrive Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 34.4 | 278 mi | $6.25 | $17.36 |
| 2026 BMW i4 M60 xDrive Gran Coupe (20 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 41.4 | 232 mi | $7.53 | $17.46 |
| 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 33.4 | 287 mi | $6.07 | $17.41 |
| 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 36.0 | 268 mi | $6.54 | $17.51 |
| 2025 BMW i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 29.2 | 266 mi | $5.30 | $14.09 |
| 2025 BMW i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 31.7 | 244 mi | $5.76 | $14.06 |
| 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | Compact Cars | 30.2 | 318 mi | $5.48 | $17.41 |
| 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 32.3 | 295 mi | $5.87 | $17.31 |
| 2025 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) | Compact Cars | 35.9 | 267 mi | $6.51 | $17.39 |
| 2025 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) | Compact Cars | 42.2 | 227 mi | $7.66 | $17.38 |
| 2025 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 33.4 | 287 mi | $6.07 | $17.41 |
| 2025 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 36.0 | 268 mi | $6.54 | $17.51 |
BMW i4 charging cost by state
Cheapest to most expensive.
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72 | $4.25 | $47.81 | $12.20 |
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $4.30 | $48.37 | $12.34 |
| North Dakota | 13.31 | $4.45 | $50.03 | $12.76 |
| Utah | 13.31 | $4.45 | $50.03 | $12.76 |
| Idaho | 13.37 | $4.47 | $50.25 | $12.82 |
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $4.48 | $50.44 | $12.87 |
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $4.52 | $50.89 | $12.98 |
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $4.61 | $51.87 | $13.23 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $4.80 | $54.01 | $13.78 |
| Mississippi | 14.43 | $4.82 | $54.24 | $13.84 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $4.82 | $54.24 | $13.84 |
| Washington | 14.63 | $4.89 | $54.99 | $14.03 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $4.95 | $55.70 | $14.21 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $4.99 | $56.19 | $14.33 |
| Florida | 14.99 | $5.01 | $56.34 | $14.37 |
| Arizona | 15.05 | $5.03 | $56.57 | $14.43 |
| South Dakota | 15.15 | $5.06 | $56.94 | $14.53 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $5.17 | $58.14 | $14.83 |
| Montana | 15.57 | $5.20 | $58.52 | $14.93 |
| South Carolina | 15.76 | $5.27 | $59.23 | $15.11 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $5.31 | $59.76 | $15.25 |
| Texas | 15.91 | $5.32 | $59.80 | $15.26 |
| Oregon | 15.92 | $5.32 | $59.84 | $15.26 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $5.35 | $60.21 | $15.36 |
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $5.45 | $61.30 | $15.64 |
| Alabama | 16.33 | $5.46 | $61.38 | $15.66 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $5.52 | $62.05 | $15.83 |
| Indiana | 17.02 | $5.69 | $63.97 | $16.32 |
| Iowa | 17.06 | $5.70 | $64.12 | $16.36 |
| Colorado | 17.17 | $5.74 | $64.53 | $16.46 |
| Minnesota | 17.20 | $5.75 | $64.65 | $16.49 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $5.89 | $66.30 | $16.91 |
| Delaware | 18.70 | $6.25 | $70.28 | $17.93 |
| Illinois | 19.32 | $6.45 | $72.61 | $18.52 |
| Ohio | 19.38 | $6.47 | $72.84 | $18.58 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41 | $6.48 | $72.95 | $18.61 |
| Maryland | 21.40 | $7.15 | $80.43 | $20.52 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77 | $7.27 | $81.82 | $20.87 |
| Michigan | 22.99 | $7.68 | $86.41 | $22.04 |
| Vermont | 23.84 | $7.96 | $89.60 | $22.86 |
| Connecticut | 24.51 | $8.19 | $92.12 | $23.50 |
| New Jersey | 24.61 | $8.22 | $92.50 | $23.60 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98 | $8.68 | $97.65 | $24.91 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64 | $9.23 | $103.88 | $26.50 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18 | $9.41 | $105.91 | $27.02 |
| New York | 28.65 | $9.57 | $107.68 | $27.47 |
| Alaska | 29.41 | $9.83 | $110.54 | $28.20 |
| California | 29.75 | $9.94 | $111.82 | $28.53 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $10.18 | $114.56 | $29.23 |
| Maine | 32.11 | $10.73 | $120.69 | $30.79 |
| Hawaii | 47.18 | $15.76 | $177.33 | $45.24 |
Charging time
Time to add 100 miles of range to the 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels).
- Level 1, 1.44 kW
120 V, 12 A
23 h 12 min per 100 mi4.3 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 3.84 kW
240 V, 16 A
8 h 42 min per 100 mi11.5 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 7.68 kW
240 V, 32 A
4 h 21 min per 100 mi23.0 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 9.60 kW
240 V, 40 A
3 h 29 min per 100 mi28.7 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 11.52 kW
240 V, 48 A
2 h 54 min per 100 mi34.5 miles of range per hour
Full charge from empty
| Charger | Power | Time from empty | Range added per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 — 120 V, 12 A | 1.44 kW | 66 h 35 min | 4 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 16 A | 3.84 kW | 24 h 58 min | 11 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 32 A | 7.68 kW | 12 h 29 min | 23 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 40 A | 9.60 kW | 9 h 59 min | 29 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 48 A | 11.52 kW | 8 h 19 min | 34 mi |
A full charge costs about $17.41 at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, however long it takes.
AC charging speed is also limited by the car's onboard charger, and charging slows near 100%. Try the charging time calculator.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a BMW i4?
About $6.07 per 100 miles and $68.25 a month for 13,500 miles a year at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, for the 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels).
How efficient is the BMW i4?
EPA rates current BMW i4 trims at 28.5 to 42.2 kWh per 100 miles, with 227 to 333 miles of range.
Where is it cheapest to charge a BMW i4?
Nevada, at about $47.81 a month; the most expensive is Hawaii at $177.33.
How long does a BMW i4 take to charge at home?
About 23 h 12 min per 100 miles on a 120 V outlet and 4 h 21 min per 100 miles on a 7.68 kW Level 2 charger. From empty to its full 287-mile EPA range: about 12 h 29 min at 7.68 kW and 8 h 19 min at 11.52 kW, if the car's onboard charger accepts that power.
How many kWh does it take to charge a BMW i4?
About 96 kWh from the wall to go from empty to the full 287-mile EPA range of the 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) (287 mi × 33.4 kWh/100 mi). That includes charging losses, so it is a little more than the battery holds. At 18.16¢/kWh that is about $17.41.