2026 BMW i4

BMW’s i4 blends luxury sedan heritage with modern electric performance. The 2026 model produces 335 horsepower, achieves 115 MPGe, and reaches 60 mph in under 6 seconds with rear-wheel drive handling tuned for BMW’s famous sport character. An 81 kWh usable battery provides an estimated 260+ miles per charge.

Inside, the premium cabin features a 14.9-inch curved display, three-zone climate control, and driver-assist tech that feels genuinely refined—not rushed. The i4’s real differentiator isn’t speed; it’s the driving experience. For luxury sedan buyers migrating to electric, particularly those who value Europe-engineered dynamics and long-haul comfort, the i4 sets the standard.

Where it fits

Within BMW’s own EV lineup, the i4 is the sedan-shaped, lower-priced entry point next to the iX SUV covered elsewhere in this guide — $61,400 versus the iX’s $88,650, for a car-not-SUV body style and less outright power (335 hp vs. 516 hp) but similar luxury positioning and build quality.

Who it’s for

The i4 is for buyers who want BMW’s driving character and interior quality in electric form but don’t need or want SUV proportions — a sedan buyer moving to EV, not a crossover shopper. Anyone who wants the extra space and capability of an SUV body style should look at the iX instead.