BMW i4 charging cost
What it costs to charge a BMW i4 (eDrive40) at home and on the road. Choose your state below.
Usable battery81 kWh
EPA range318 mi
Efficiency25.5 kWh/100 mi
Max charging11 / 205 kW
BMW i4 charging cost
BMW i4 specs
| Trim | eDrive40 |
|---|---|
| Usable battery | 81 kWh |
| EPA range | 318 mi |
| Efficiency | 25.5 kWh/100 mi |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW |
| Max DC charging | 205 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 31 min |
| Body | Sedan |
| Charging port | CCS |
Cost to charge by state
| State | Electricity | Full charge | EV per mi | Gas per mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 34.74¢/kWh | $30.95 | $0.097 | $0.228 |
| Texas | 15.94¢/kWh | $14.20 | $0.045 | $0.139 |
| Florida | 15.10¢/kWh | $13.45 | $0.042 | $0.154 |
| New York | 29.49¢/kWh | $26.28 | $0.083 | $0.160 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73¢/kWh | $19.36 | $0.061 | $0.162 |
| Illinois | 19.89¢/kWh | $17.72 | $0.056 | $0.170 |
| Ohio | 19.19¢/kWh | $17.10 | $0.054 | $0.153 |
| Georgia | 16.36¢/kWh | $14.58 | $0.046 | $0.149 |
| North Carolina | 14.74¢/kWh | $13.13 | $0.041 | $0.147 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢/kWh | $20.48 | $0.064 | $0.165 |
| Washington | 14.91¢/kWh | $13.28 | $0.042 | $0.197 |
| Arizona | 15.18¢/kWh | $13.53 | $0.043 | $0.171 |
Home charging with 10% losses; gas car at 28 mpg.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a BMW i4?
About $16.34 for a full charge at home at the U.S. average price of 18.34¢/kWh, including about 10% charging losses. That’s $0.051 per mi.
How far does a BMW i4 go on a charge?
Its EPA rating is 318 mi from a 81 kWh usable battery. Expect less in cold weather and at highway speed; try the winter range calculator.
Is a BMW i4 cheaper to run than a gas car?
At average prices it costs $0.051 per mi to charge at home vs $0.159 for a 28 mpg gas car.
Compare the BMW i4
Other electric cars
BMW iX3$21.93 per charge
BMW iX$21.18 per chargeTesla Model Y$15.13 per charge
Tesla Model 3$15.13 per chargeChevrolet Equinox EV$17.15 per charge
Chevrolet Bolt$13.11 per chargeFord Mustang Mach-E$18.36 per chargeHyundai Ioniq 5$16.95 per chargeSpecs are for the eDrive40 version; other trims differ. Verify with the manufacturer.
Sources: U.S. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential, June 2026; AAA state averages, regular gasoline, Sep 29 2026.