After years of experimenting with the quirky i3 hatchback and exotic i8 sports car, BMW has come out with the i4, a conventional BMW sedan that just happens to be all-electric. The 2024 BMW i4 does an excellent job electrifying the brand’s defining personality traits of luxury, performance, and technology while retaining the practicality of a compact sedan.
The BMW i4 primarily competes with the Tesla Model 3 and Mercedes-EQ EQE Sedan. The BMW sits right between the two in terms of size and price. If you think the Tesla is too small and the Mercedes is too expensive, the BMW i4 is just right.
Prices provided are current at the time of publishing.
What’s New:
The xDrive40 model joins the lineup as the entry-level dual-motor i4.
Our Recommendation:
We like the i4 models with “40” in their names. The eDrive40 trim is in a sweet spot of luxury, performance, and value. The xDrive40 adds all-wheel drive (AWD) and further upgrades to the steering and suspension. The best part? They both have a range of more than 300 miles on a full charge.
i4 eDrive35
Starts at $52,200 | See listings
- Single-motor electric powertrain with 282 horsepower
- 256-mile range
- 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds
- Power moonroof
- LED headlights
- Perforated SensaTec upholstery
- 3-zone climate control
- BMW Curved Display
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Active Driving Assistant
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i4 eDrive40
Starts at $57,300 | See listings
- Single-motor electric powertrain with 335 hp
- 301-mile range
- 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds
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i4 xDrive40
Starts at $61,600 | See listings
- Dual-motor electric powertrain with 396 hp
- 307-mile range
- 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds
- All-wheel drive
- Adaptive M suspension
- Variable sport steering
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i4 M50
Starts at $69,700 | See listings
- Dual-motor electric powertrain with 536 hp
- 271-mile range
- 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds
- M Sport brakes
- BMW Iconic Sounds Electric
- 19-inch wheels
- Shadowline exterior trim
- Aluminum Rhombicle Anthracite interior trim
- Wireless charging
- Heated front seats
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2024 BMW i4 eDrive35: $52,200
The base eDrive35 has a single-motor powertrain and rear-wheel drive. It produces 282 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque and boasts a 256-mile range. BMW estimates a 0-60 mph time of 5.8 seconds.
Standard features on the 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 include 18-inch wheels, a power moonroof, LED headlights, perforated SensaTec upholstery, an Anthracite headliner, 3-zone climate control, a universal garage door opener, and multicolor ambient lighting.
The BMW Curved Display seamlessly combines a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch screen for the iDrive 8 infotainment system. Standard infotainment features include Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, and navigation.
The standard Active Driving Assistant safety tech suite bundles frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and speed limit info. Front and rear parking sensors also come standard.
Our favorite option package for the i4 is the Driving Assistance Professional Package ($1,700). This upgrades the safety tech to the Active Driving Assistant Pro system, which bundles full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, traffic jam assistant, evasion aid, and front cross-traffic alert. Add the Parking Assistance Professional Package ($700) with Parking Assistant Plus, Active Park Distance Control, and a surround-view 3D camera for even more safety tech.
The M Sport Package ($3,100) adds a sporty appearance package with an aerodynamic body kit, 19-inch M wheels, Shadowline exterior trim, and an M steering wheel. You also get adaptive M suspension and variable sport steering. There’s also a Shadowline Package ($950) that adds dark Shadowline exterior trim.
The more affordable Dynamic Handling Package ($1,400) doesn’t have the cool appearance package, but it does include adaptive M suspension, variable sport steering, and 19-inch bi-color gunmetal grey wheels.
If you want to make the i4 a more luxurious sedan, you can add the Convenience Package ($900) with heated front seats with lumbar support, a wireless charging pad, and Iconic Sounds Electric, which creates a range of sounds that enhance the drive. There’s also a Premium Package ($1,900), adding the contents of the Convenience Package plus a heated steering wheel, Harman Kardon audio, wireless charging, and a head-up display. Heated rear seats are available with the Premium Package for an extra $350.
Individual options include Veransca synthetic leather upholstery ($1,500), M Sport brakes ($650), adaptive LED headlights with Laserlight ($1,000), Harman Kardon premium audio ($875), heated front seats ($500), ventilated front seats ($350), a heated steering wheel ($200), and more.
Alpine White and Jet Black are the only no-cost paint options. Premium paints range from $650 to $3,600.
With the $995 destination fee, the 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 costs $53,195. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,004. See 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 models for sale near you
2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 includes:
Single-motor electric powertrain — The standard electric powertrain in the i4 provides smooth and eager acceleration.
BMW Curved Display — This high-tech display houses a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen with lovely graphics and desirable features.
Active Driving Assistant — This safety tech suite bundles frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and speed limit info.
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40: $57,300
The eDrive40 is still a single-motor RWD i4, but it generates 335 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to a bigger battery than the eDrive35, it also has an improved range of up to 301 miles. The 0-60 mph time is reduced to 5.4 seconds.
Other than the powertrain differences, the standard and optional features are the same as the eDrive35 model.
With the $995 destination fee, the 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 costs $58,295. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,100. See 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 models for sale near you
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 includes:
301-mile range — According to the EPA, the eDrive40 trim has a maximum range of just over 300 miles. That’s more than enough for the daily needs of most folks.
335-horsepower electric motor — The eDrive40 trim has more power and torque than the base model, making driving more exciting.
Quick acceleration — The i4 eDrive40i shoots to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, almost a half-second more quickly than the base model.
2024 BMW i4 xDrive40: $61,600
When you see “xDrive” in the name of a BMW, it means it has all-wheel drive. This is the most affordable dual-motor variant of the i4, and it makes 396 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. The estimated EPA range is up to 307 miles, while the 0-60 mph time drops to 4.9 seconds.
On top of AWD and the performance upgrade, the xDrive40 model has adaptive M suspension and variable sport steering. These handle the extra power and torque well, making for a sportier drive.
An M Sport Package is still available but only costs $2,200 in this i4 because the upgraded steering and suspension already come standard. Other than the absence of the Dynamic Handling Package, the options for the xDrive40 are the same as the lower trims.
With the $995 destination fee, the 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 costs $62,595. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,181. See 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 models for sale near you
2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 includes:
Dual-motor 396-hp powertrain — This dual-motor powertrain significantly improves performance over the lower trims. Try 0-60 mph in less than five seconds.
All-wheel drive — The xDrive AWD system gives the i4 better performance on dry and wet pavement.
Adaptive M suspension — This advanced suspension works exceptionally well, improving the comfort and agility of this sporty electric BMW sedan.
2024 BMW i4 M50: $69,700
The M50 trim is the sportiest variant of the BMW i4. Its dual-motor powertrain makes a whopping 536 hp and 586 lb-ft of torque. It has AWD helping the i4 sprint from 0-60 mph in only 3.7 seconds.
On top of the suspension and steering upgrades that come with the xDrive40 model, the M50 adds M Sport brakes, the M Sport appearance package, heated front seats with lumbar support, a SensaTec dashboard, aluminum Rhombicle interior trim, and a wireless charging pad. The BMW Iconic Sounds Electric feature also comes standard, adding some audible emotion through the speakers to improve the driving experience.
The safety packages carry over to the M50 for the same prices as the lower trims. The Premium Package ($1,650) costs less since some of its features come standard; the same is true of the Shadowline Package ($400).
The Cooling and High-Performance Tire Package ($2,500) is unique to the M50. In addition to upgrades to the tires and cooling system, it adds a subtle rear spoiler to the i4.
With the $995 destination fee, a 2024 BMW i4 M50 costs $70,695. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,334. See 2024 BMW i4 M50 models for sale near you
2024 BMW i4 M50 includes:
536 hp — With this much horsepower, the i4 M50 is a true high-performance EV that hits 60 mph in only 3.7 seconds.
M Sport brakes — These sporty brakes give the 2024 BMW i4 M50 the enormous stopping power it needs. And then some.
BMW Iconic Sounds Electric — This feature adds to the drive by sharing driving sounds composed by Hans Zimmer through the M50’s audio system. It’s adjustable.
