Model family

BMW i4

4 versions on sale

7 older versions

Verified version prices in Poland: PLN 259,000–312,000

Real-world range: 435–525 km

Buying decision

EvCompass verdict

Consumption of 154 Wh/km is below the 173 Wh/km median for segment D liftbacks. On the same route, the i4 needs less energy than a car at the class level, reducing the cost of each journey.

In winter, about 336 km remains from the 435 km real-world range. The family also includes versions with the same battery that cover less distance.

Annual energy costs around PLN 3,579, and 100 km costs PLN 23.5.

Best suited to

Low energy consumption is the main argument for the BMW i4 eDrive35 on regular commutes.

Strong points

Consumption of 154 Wh/km against the 173 Wh/km median for segment D liftbacks.

Catalogue comparison

EvCompass scores

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Motorway

59 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built

How the score is built — Motorway
Input	Vehicle value	Percentile	Weight
Motorway range in mild weather	415 km	65	25%
Motorway range in cold weather	315 km	61	25%
Motorway energy consumption	162 Wh/km	96	10%
10–80% charging time	31 min	31	20%
Maximum DC charging power	180 kW	60	20%

City

61 / 100

Data coverage: 85%

How the score is built

How the score is built — City
Input	Vehicle value	Percentile	Weight
City energy consumption	107 Wh/km	91	25%
City range in cold weather	410 km	55	20%
Body length	4,783 mm	45	15%
Turning circle diameter	Unknown	Not counted
Confirmed price in Poland	259,000 PLN	46	25%

Family

51 / 100

Data coverage: 85%

How the score is built

How the score is built — Family
Input	Vehicle value	Percentile	Weight
Number of seats	5 seats	45	25%
Rear luggage capacity	470 l	47	30%
Isofix mounts	Yes	50	15%
Permitted trailer weight	1,600 kg	70	15%
Safety rating	Unknown	Not counted

Charging

45 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built

How the score is built — Charging
Input	Vehicle value	Percentile	Weight
10–80% charging time	31 min	31	30%
Maximum DC charging power	180 kW	60	20%
AC charging power	11 kW	48	15%
800 V architecture	No	37	15%
Plug & Charge	No	50	10%
Battery preconditioning	Yes	62	10%

Value

54 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built

How the score is built — Value
Input	Vehicle value	Percentile	Weight
Confirmed price per kilometre of real-world range	595.4 PLN/km	54	100%

Catalogue positions

In the EvCompass rankings

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WLTP vs real range over a year
Family rank: 13 of 280 through BMW i4 xDrive40
Representative value: 92%
Lowest energy cost per 100 km
17 of 280
Representative value: 15.6 kWh/100 km
Fastest 0–100 km/h acceleration
Family rank: 29 of 280 through BMW i4 M60 xDrive
Representative value: 3.7 s
Longest cold-weather motorway range
Family rank: 34 of 280 through BMW i4 eDrive40
Representative value: 380 km
Best for motorway trips
Family rank: 35 of 280 through BMW i4 eDrive40
Representative value: 81 / 100
Real-world winter range at −10 °C
Family rank: 38 of 280 through BMW i4 eDrive40
Representative value: 435 km
Best for the city
Family rank: 73 of 257 through BMW i4 eDrive40
Representative value: 65 / 100
Cheapest electric cars
95 of 148
Representative value: PLN 259,000
Fastest 10–80% charging
Family rank: 99 of 280 through BMW i4 eDrive40
Representative value: 28 min
Best for families
133 of 273
Representative value: 51 / 100
Heat pump and winter range (−10 °C / 23 °C)
Family rank: 190 of 280 through BMW i4 M60 xDrive
Representative value: 73%

Available versions

Compare model versions

Comparison of BMW i4 versions
Price	Real-world range	Usable battery	10–80% charging	Boot	Cost / 100 km
model from PLN 248,000 MotoNewsNovember 3, 2026	465 km	81.3 kWh	28 min	470 l	PLN 26.96
~from PLN 259,000 OTOEVNovember 3, 2026	435 km	67.1 kWh	31 min	470 l	PLN 23.86
~from PLN 292,500 OTOEVNovember 3, 2026	525 km	81.3 kWh	28 min	470 l	PLN 24.01
~from PLN 312,000 ElektromobilniNovember 3, 2026	495 km	81.3 kWh	28 min	470 l	PLN 25.52

The table uses the default weighted charging price of 1.53 zł/kWh.

Scores by version

How scores are calculated

EvCompass scores for versions of BMW i4
Version	Motorway	City	Family	Charging	Value
		Not calculated			Not calculated

Version guide

Which version fits you?

Lowest price
Longest real-world range
Fastest 10–80% charging
Lowest price per kilometre of range

Earlier versions

Versions no longer on sale

Production: June 2024 - July 2025
Production: November 2022 - May 2024
Production: November 2021 - May 2024
Production: June 2024 - July 2025
Production: November 2021 - May 2024
Production: June 2024 - July 2025
Production: June 2024 - July 2025

Point of reference

How it compares with alternatives

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This car	This carBMW i4 eDrive35	Ford Capri Extended Range AWD (2026)	Ford Capri Extended Range RWD (2026)
Price from	~from PLN 259,000	~from PLN 265,000	~from PLN 245,000
Real-world range	435 km	445 km	470 km
Usable battery	67.1 kWh	77 kWh	79 kWh
Energy consumption	154 Wh/km	173 Wh/km	168 Wh/km
DC power	180 kW	175 kW	185 kW
0–100 km/h	6 s	5.3 s	6.4 s

BMW i4 eDrive35

This car

Price from: ~from PLN 259,000
Real-world range: 435 km
Usable battery: 67.1 kWh
Energy consumption: 154 Wh/km
DC power: 180 kW
0–100 km/h: 6 s

Ford Capri Extended Range AWD (2026)

Price from: ~from PLN 265,000
Real-world range: 445 km
Usable battery: 77 kWh
Energy consumption: 173 Wh/km
DC power: 175 kW
0–100 km/h: 5.3 s

Ford Capri Extended Range RWD (2026)

Price from: ~from PLN 245,000
Real-world range: 470 km
Usable battery: 79 kWh
Energy consumption: 168 Wh/km
DC power: 185 kW
0–100 km/h: 6.4 s

Compare: BMW i4 eDrive35 (435 km) · Ford Capri Extended Range AWD (2026) (445 km) · Ford Capri Extended Range RWD (2026) (470 km) · open full comparison

Comparisons and collections

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The full picture

Technical details

Battery

Usable battery: 67.1 kWh
Real-world range: 435 km
Energy consumption: 154 Wh/km
Battery chemistry: NCM
Nominal battery capacity: 70.3 kWh
Battery type: Lithium-ion
Battery architecture: 400 V
Battery warranty: 8 years
Warranty mileage limit: 160,000 km
Nominal voltage: 353 V
Cell format: Prismatic
WLTP range: 514 km
WLTP rated consumption: 147 Wh/km

Charging

AC charging power: 11 kW
Maximum DC charging power: 180 kW
10–80% charging time: 31 min
11 kW onboard charger: Yes
Plug & Charge: No
Battery preconditioning: Yes
AC connector: Type 2
AC port location: Right side — rear
AC charging time: 7 h 15 min
DC connector: CCS
DC port location: Right side — rear
Average DC power 10–80%: 95 kW DC
Autocharge: Yes
Plug & Charge protocol: ISO 15118-2 & -20
Automatic battery preconditioning: Yes

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 6 s
Power: 210 kW
Top speed: 190 km/h
Drivetrain: RWD
Torque: 400 Nm

Dimensions

Length: 4,783 mm
Width: 1,852 mm
Height: 1,448 mm
Wheelbase: 2,856 mm
Unladen weight: 2,070 kg
Width with mirrors: 2,073 mm
Gross vehicle weight: 2,550 kg
Maximum payload: 555 kg

Utility

Body type: LIFTBACK
Segment: D
Seats: 5
Cargo volume: 470 l
Braked towing weight: 1,600 kg
Availability: Available
Production period: Available since July 2025
Heat pump: Yes
Roof rails: No
Tow hitch: Yes
V2L: No
V2H: No
V2G: No
Maximum cargo volume: 1,290 L
Front cargo volume: 0 L
Maximum roof load: 75 kg
Tow hitch availability: Yes
Unbraked towing weight: 750 kg
Maximum vertical load: 75 kg
ISOFIX: Yes, 2 seats
Platform: BMW CLAR
Dedicated EV platform: No
V2H via AC: No
V2H via DC: No
V2G via AC: No
V2G via DC: No

Price

Price from: PLN 259,000

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Charging analysis

How quickly you get back on the road

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Peak power: 180 kW
10–80% average: 95 kW
10–80% time: 31 min

Underlying data
SoC %	kW
10	180
24	180
45	95
63	81
80	62

Home charging

Home charging time and cost

PGE 2026 rates: G11 PLN 1.099/kWh, G12 overnight PLN 0.611/kWh; charger offers: EvCompassSeptember 13, 2026How we calculate →

Full-charge time from a home supply
Home supply	Car draws	0–100% time
230 V socket · 2.3 kW	2.3 kW	34 h 30 min
1 phase · 32 A · 7.4 kW	7.4 kW	10 h 45 min
3 phases · 16 A · 11 kW	11 kW	7 h 15 min
3 phases · 32 A · 22 kW	11 kW	7 h 15 min

Supply for full onboard AC power: 3 phases · 16 A · 11 kW AC
Full charge · G11: PLN 73.74
Full charge · G12 overnight: PLN 40.99
Full charge in the night window: Fits: 7 h 15 min of 8 h
Charging time per day · 15,000 km/year profile: 35 min

Chargers matched to this car

Best match

ABB

ABB Terra AC 11kW Charging Station - 5m - RFID

Power: 11 kW
Price: PLN 4,305

The 5 m cable reaches the port (right side — rear)

BMW i4 eDrive35 · AC charging up to 11 kW · view offer

Alfen

Alfen Eve Single S-line Socket Charging Station, 11 kW

Power: 11–22 kW
Price: PLN 4,655.55

A MID meter lets you bill the energy, e.g. for a company car

BMW i4 eDrive35 · AC charging up to 11 kW · view offer

Daze

WALLBOX DAZEBOX HOME T 22KW 32A, CABLE 5M

Power: 7.4–22 kW
Price: PLN 4,047.93

Load balancing protects the home supply at 11 kW

BMW i4 eDrive35 · AC charging up to 11 kW · view offer

Chargers for BMW i4 eDrive35 · 11 kW AC

Ownership costs

What it costs to use this car

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Poland price: ~from PLN 259,000

OTOEVNovember 3, 2026

Default assumptions

15,000 km per year · 70% at home · 30% public · G11 — flat rate · All networks

Energy

PLN 298.25 / month

PLN 3,579.05 / year

Blended consumption for these settings: 156.4 Wh/km

Servicing

PLN 725.00 – PLN 725.00 / year

Tyres

PLN 673.90 – PLN 1,844.55 / year

Total running cost per month

PLN 414.83 – PLN 512.38

Total running cost per kilometre

PLN 0.33 – PLN 0.41 / km

Annual cost components

Energy: PLN 3,579.05
Servicing: PLN 725.00 – PLN 725.00
Tyres: PLN 673.90 – PLN 1,844.55

Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh

Public DC charging: PLN 2.52/kWh · all networks (EvCompass) · price dated November 3, 2026. Compare subscriptions for BMW i4 eDrive35: 704 kWh/year

Calculation assumptions and sources

Real-world consumption

Mild weather: 133 Wh/km

Cold weather: 186 Wh/km

Home tariff

G11 — flat rate: PLN 1.10/kWh

Poradnia OZE; assembled from URE-approved PGE 2026 tariffsSeptember 13, 2026

Indicative

Public DC price

PLN 2.52/kWh · snapshot dated November 3, 2026

all networks (EvCompass)November 3, 2026

Servicing sources

BMW Polska — Service Inclusive contents and CBS guidanceSeptember 14, 2026
ZK Motors — iX1 xDrive30 configuration and Service Inclusive priceSeptember 14, 2026

Tyre sources

Oponeo — 225/50 R18 listingsSeptember 13, 2026
Sustainability — average tyre service life in EuropeSeptember 13, 2026

Not included in the total

Insurance
Depreciation
Financing
Brake pads and discs
Fixed monthly electricity fees

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Efficiency vs. similar cars

154Wh/km

Efficiency

Energy consumption compared to similar body-type cars

This car Lowest value

Underlying data
This car	Wh/km
BMW i4 eDrive35	154
Ford Capri Extended Range AWD (2026)	173
Ford Capri Extended Range RWD (2026)	168

Purchase price / km of range

595zł/km

Purchase price / km of range

This car Lowest value

Underlying data
This car	zł/km
BMW i4 eDrive35	595
Ford Capri Extended Range AWD (2026)	596
Ford Capri Extended Range RWD (2026)	521

EvCompass scenarios

Match your driving profile

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Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh

Selected profile: Mixed profile

Range: 400–470 km
Energy consumption: 154 Wh/km
Cost / 100 km: PLN 21.6–25.4
Uncertainty: ±8%

Driving profile simulation table
Profile	Range	Energy consumption	Cost / 100 km
Mixed profile	400–470 km	154 Wh/km	PLN 21.6–25.4
Calm city	443–519 km	139 Wh/km	PLN 19.5–22.9
Road 90 km/h	388–456 km	159 Wh/km	PLN 22.3–26.2
Motorway 120 km/h	320–376 km	193 Wh/km	PLN 27.1–31.8
Winter mixed	309–363 km	199 Wh/km	PLN 27.9–32.8
Winter motorway	262–308 km	235 Wh/km	PLN 33.0–38.7