The 2024 mannequin yr of the BMW i4 in the US brings one new model (xDrive40), a slight worth enhance, and an EPA vary increase to the entry-level eDrive35 model.
The BMW i4 lineup consists of 4 principal variations (every in two wheel sizes): rear-wheel drive eDrive35 and eDrive40, all-wheel drive xDrive40 (the brand new one), and the efficiency, all-wheel drive M50.
The 2 first variations—eDrive35 and eDrive40—are $200 dearer than within the 2023 mannequin yr and begin at an MSRP of $52,200 and $57,300, respectively. The all-new, all-wheel drive xDrive40 begins at an MSRP of $61,600, which is $4,300 greater than the RWD model. The change from 18-inch to 19-inch wheels price a further $600.
The highest-of-the-line M50 model bought a $1,000 worth enhance to $69,700 (larger wheels price $2,500 extra).
In all circumstances, the vacation spot cost is $995, and there’s no $7,500 federal tax credit score, because the BMW i4 is an imported mannequin, though there is perhaps an opportunity to get the inducement via leasing.
*Word: the $7,500 federal tax credit score is perhaps out there via leasing.
2024 BMW i4 EPA Vary
The BMW i4 driving vary varies considerably between the variations—from simply 227 miles within the case of the M50 (20-inch wheels) to 307 miles within the case of the all-new, xDrive40 (18-inch wheels).
The largest constructive shock is that the entry-level model outfitted with the 70-kilowatt-hour battery pack is now rated at 276 miles (18-inch wheels), in comparison with 256 miles beforehand. The rise is a results of improved effectivity.
The EPA Mixed vary of the 2024 BMW i4 (vs. 2023MY):
i4 eDrive35 18-inch: 276 miles (up 20 miles or 7.8%) i4 eDrive35 19-inch: 252 miles (up 17 miles or 7.2%)[24 miles or 8.7% less than 18-inch wheels]
There are principally no adjustments to the i4 eDrive40 vary ranking (other than one mile extra vary for the model with optionally available 19-inch wheels).
i4 eDrive40 18-inch: 301 miles (no change) i4 eDrive40 19-inch: 283 miles (up 1 mile or 0.3%)[18 miles or 6.0% less than 18-inch wheels]
The all-wheel drive xDrive40 is a little bit of a shock as a result of, regardless of the extra highly effective dual-motor powertrain, it has extra EPA vary (307 miles) than the RWD model with 18-inch wheels—301 miles (that is not the case with 19-inch wheels, although).
i4 xDrive40 18-inch: 307 miles i4 xDrive40 19-inch: 279 miles[28 miles or 9.1% less than 18-inch wheels]
Lastly, the sporty BMW i4 M50 has virtually the identical ranking as earlier than (the 19-inch wheel model has two fewer miles vary than earlier than). In fact, there’s a big vary discount with switching to the 20-inch wheels, exceeding 15%.
i4 M50 19-inch: 269 miles (down 2 miles or 0.7%) i4 M50 20-inch: 227 miles (no change)[42 miles or 15.6% less than 19-inch wheels]
2024 BMW i4 EPA Power Consumption
Now, let’s check out the power consumption of all 4 variations of the automobile.
Power consumption, together with charging losses, of the 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 decreased by about six %, which is the principle motive why the automobile has extra vary than within the 2023 mannequin yr.
The i4 eDrive35 with 18-inch wheels is rated at 120 MPGe or 281 watt-hours per mile, which is the most effective end in your entire lineup, due to a easy rear-wheel drive powertrain and smaller/lighter battery (about 70 kWh vs. about 84 kWh).
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The 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 is much less environment friendly, as a result of a heavier battery (virtually 84 kilowatt-hours in line with the unique information, offered in 2023) and a extra highly effective electrical motor than within the case of the eDrive35. Nonetheless, it has extra vary, due to the elevated battery capability.
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The 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 is an all-new model, so there is no such thing as a comparability with the 2023 mannequin yr. Probably the most fascinating factor is that it has a really comparable power consumption ranking to the rear-wheel drive eDrive40 model.
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Lastly, the BMW i4 M50 has about the identical power consumption in comparison with a yr in the past. Together with charging losses, the automobile is rated at 95 MPGe or about 355 Wh/mi, which is 4.4% worse than the common i4 xDrive40 with the identical 19-inch wheels.
The largest electron guzzler within the lineup occurs to be the 20-inch wheel model, rated at 80 MPGe or about 421 Wh/mi, extra typical for a big SUV.
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2024 BMW i4 Specs
As we will see under, the eDrive40 model brings a bit extra vary and acceleration, as in comparison with the entry-level eDrive35.
The xDrive40 provides the entrance motor for the all-wheel drive and even higher acceleration. In the meantime, the M50 model sacrifices vary for the most effective efficiency.
When it comes to charging, BMW says that the battery must be utterly recharged inside 9-10 hours, whereas 10-80% DC quick charging ought to take about half an hour.
It is price noting that the automobile comes with two years of complimentary 30-minute charging periods on the Electrify America charging community.