2026 · Compact Car · Electric
2026 BMW i4 range & efficiency
The 2026 BMW i4 is a compact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 118 MPGe combined (28.5 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 333 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 81 to 118 MPGe. That's up 2 MPGe from the 2025 model. Among 21 compact cars rated for 2026, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $769 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2026 BMW i4 uses 28.5 kWh per 100 miles (17.7 kWh/100 km), which is 3.5 miles per kWh or 118 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 118 MPGe |
| Energy use | 28.5 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 17.7 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.51 |
How it ranks among 2026 Compact Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
i4 MPGe across model years
Full history →7 EPA-rated configurations
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · Electric motor (250 kW) · Single-speed i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) |
Electric | 121 MPGe | 115 MPGe | 118 MPGe | 333 mi | $769 |
| RWD · Electric motor (210 kW) · Single-speed i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 113 MPGe | 105 MPGe | 109 MPGe | 251 mi | $832 |
| RWD · Electric motor (250 kW) · Single-speed i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 112 MPGe | 105 MPGe | 108 MPGe | 307 mi | $840 |
| AWD · Electric motors (420 kW) · Single-speed i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 99 MPGe | 103 MPGe | 101 MPGe | 287 mi | $902 |
| AWD · Electric motors (450 kW) · Single-speed i4 M60 xDrive Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 99 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 278 mi | $929 |
| AWD · Electric motors (420 kW) · Single-speed i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 93 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 268 mi | $972 |
| AWD · Electric motors (450 kW) · Single-speed i4 M60 xDrive Gran Coupe (20 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 82 MPGe | 80 MPGe | 81 MPGe | 232 mi | $1,118 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (250 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 28.5 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 9 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 90 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 10 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 9/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2026 BMW i4 vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2026 BMW i4?
The EPA rates the 2026 BMW i4 at up to 333 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2026 BMW i4?
Up to 118 MPGe combined, which is 28.5 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2026 BMW i4?
The 2026 BMW i4 uses 28.5 kWh per 100 miles (17.7 kWh/100 km), which is 3.5 miles per kWh or 118 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 BMW i4?
Charging from empty to its full 333-mile EPA range draws about 95 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $17 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 BMW i4 per year?
About $769 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.13 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.