BMW i4

The BMW i4 ranks #7 out of 25 electric vehicles with a calculated score of 8.6 / 10. The sports sedan driver's electric car, retaining genuine Bavarian steering precision, hatchback Gran Coupe utility, and up to 307 miles of range.

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Good For

BMW sports sedan driving enthusiasts
Liftback hatchback trunk cargo space
Refined interior luxury and acoustics

Not For

Flat rear floor (transmission hump)
Ultra-spacious rear passenger legroom

Specifications

Range	307 mi
Peak charge	205 kW
Price	$50k–70k
Body	Sedan
Drive	RWD

Editor's Analysis & Field Notes

The BMW i4 demonstrates that transitioning to electric propulsion does not require sacrificing sports sedan steering purity. Based on BMW’s flexible 4 Series Gran Coupe architecture, the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 produces 335 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 307 miles of range. Peak DC fast charging hits 205 kW, taking the 81.2 kWh battery from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 30 minutes. Its rear liftback tailgate opens to reveal 10 cubic feet of cargo room that expands to 45 cubic feet with seats folded, making it vastly more versatile than a conventional trunk. The curved dual-display dashboard runs BMW iDrive 8.5 with crisp wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. For drivers who prioritize driver engagement and tactile build quality above all else, the i4 is unmatched.

Score Breakdown

Calculated from electric vehicles category weights on a 10-point scale:

Sub-Score	Weight	Score
Performance	30%	9.1 / 10
Value	25%	8.0 / 10
Reliability	15%	8.5 / 10
External	20%	8.9 / 10
Popularity	10%	8.6 / 10

Independent Reviews & Consensus

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