BMW i4
The BMW i4 is a rear-wheel-drive electric liftback sedan built for buyers who want German driving dynamics and imported cabin quality more than outright cabin space, priced from Rs 72,50,000 ex-showroom for the eDrive35 M Sport. ARAI-claimed range runs up to 590 km on the flagship eDrive40 M Sport, but no independent real-world range figures have been tested for either variant yet, so treat these as claimed numbers rather than proven ones. It sits at the sportier, driver-focused end of the imported EV sedan segment rather than the practicality-first end.
Is the BMW i4 right for you?
Best for
- Buyers who want an engaging, RWD driving experience over SUV-style practicality - the eDrive40 does 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds
- Highway-heavy drivers who want the long ARAI-claimed range (up to 590 km) and up to 200 kW DC fast charging for occasional long runs
- Buyers with a home 11 kW AC charging point who want a fully loaded cabin as standard, including the Curved Display and Harman Kardon audio, without chasing option packs
- Someone shopping imported luxury EV sedans who is fine paying a premium over locally-built rivals for badge, build and dynamics
Think twice if
- Families who need generous rear headroom or a tall, upright cabin - the liftback's sloped roofline is noticeably tighter than an SUV
- Buyers who want all-wheel drive - India only gets the RWD eDrive35 and eDrive40; the AWD M50 variant isn't offered here
- Price-sensitive buyers - as a fully imported car, the i4 costs more than similarly specced, locally manufactured EVs
- Anyone who wants range numbers backed by independent real-world testing - only ARAI-claimed figures exist for the i4 today
EVz Score: 6.8 / 10 Good
Computed from catalogue data, not opinion, for the i4 eDrive40 M Sport variant (the model's best). Range-based components use the claim adjusted by BMW's measured claim-vs-real record, never the raw claim. How the score works.
Available colours
4 exterior colours offered. Swatches are approximate on-screen representations, not official paint codes, and availability can vary by variant.
Variants, specs, on-road price and running cost
Charging: DC fast charging adds ~160 km in ~10 min; 11kW AC for home charging
- Ex-showroom₹72,50,000
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹2,53,750
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
At Rs 8/kWh vs Rs 105/litre, 6 km/kWh. Model your own commute in the savings calculator.
Compare all 2 variants
| Variant | Price | Battery | Range | Charging | Motor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i4 eDrive35 M Sport | ₹72,50,000 | 70.2 kWh | 483 km ARAI | DC fast charging adds ~160 km in ~10 min; 11kW AC for home charging | 210 kW |
| i4 eDrive40 M Sport | ₹77,50,000 | 83.9 kWh | 590 km ARAI | Up to 200kW DC adds ~160 km in ~10 min; 0-100% in ~8.5h on 11kW AC | 250 kW |
"real" = independently tested; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Pick a variant above to see its city on-road price and running cost.
Charging and living with it
Charging: DC fast charging adds ~160 km in ~10 min; 11kW AC for home charging. Most owners charge overnight at home; plan public or workplace charging for longer trips. Day to day, the i4 is built around 11 kW AC home charging (about 8.5 hours for a full charge on the eDrive40), with DC fast charging adding roughly 160 km of range in about 10 minutes on both variants for longer trips.
5-year cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the BMW i4 i4 eDrive35 M Sport costs about ₹1,600/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹82,733/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹1,600 | ₹19,467 | ₹97,335 |
| You save | ₹6,800 | ₹82,733 | ₹4,13,665 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 6 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
Strengths
- Long ARAI range on the eDrive40 (up to 590 km) is strong for the price
- Rear-wheel-drive dynamics and quick 0-100 (5.7s on eDrive40)
- Fast DC charging capability up to 200 kW
- Well-equipped as standard with Curved Display and Harman Kardon audio
Watch-outs
- Liftback body has a lower roofline and tighter rear headroom than an SUV
- No all-wheel-drive M50 option offered in India
- Imported, so pricing is a step up over locally made rivals
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FAQ
What is the real-world range of the BMW i4 in India?
BMW quotes ARAI-certified range of 483 km for the eDrive35 M Sport and 590 km for the eDrive40 M Sport. No independent real-world range tests have been published for the i4 yet, so these are claimed figures - expect noticeably less in mixed city and highway use, as with most ARAI numbers.
How fast does the BMW i4 charge?
Both variants support DC fast charging that adds about 160 km of range in roughly 10 minutes. The eDrive40 can charge at up to 200 kW, while the eDrive35 uses a smaller 70.2 kWh battery. On a home 11 kW AC charger, the eDrive40 goes from empty to full in about 8.5 hours.
Which BMW i4 variant should I pick, eDrive35 or eDrive40?
The eDrive35 M Sport (Rs 72,50,000) gets a 70.2 kWh battery, a 210 kW motor and 483 km ARAI range - fine if your typical trips are short to medium. The eDrive40 M Sport (Rs 77,50,000) steps up to an 83.9 kWh battery, a 250 kW motor, 590 km ARAI range and a quicker 5.7 second 0-100 km/h. If you can stretch the extra Rs 5 lakh, the eDrive40 is the meaningfully stronger car.
Is the BMW i4 expensive to run day to day?
Running costs follow the usual EV pattern: overnight charging at home on an 11 kW AC point costs far less than fuelling a petrol car of this size, and both variants add about 160 km of range in roughly 10 minutes on a DC fast charger for longer drives. The bigger commitment with the i4 is the upfront price, not ongoing running costs.
Is the BMW i4 worth the premium over locally-made EV sedans and SUVs?
That depends on what you value. The i4 earns its price with RWD dynamics, a genuinely quick 5.7 second 0-100 km/h on the eDrive40, fast 200 kW charging, and a well-equipped cabin with the Curved Display and Harman Kardon audio as standard. But it is fully imported, so it costs more than similarly range-equipped locally-built rivals, and there is no AWD option in India. If dynamics and imported build quality matter more to you than pure value-for-money, it is a fair trade-off.
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