BMW i4

The BMW i4 is a five-seat electric car that began production in 2021, measuring 4,783 mm in length with a top speed of 225 km/h. In the EU/EEA, new registrations of the i4 in 2025 emit 0 g/km COâ‚‚ under WLTP testing. New registrations in Norway totalled 10,740 between 2021 and 2025, peaking at 3,822 in 2022 before declining to 2,949 in 2025. The model has been subject to 3 recall campaigns in EU Safety Gate and 9 with the US NHTSA.
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2021 |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 275 kW (369 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Electric 0 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 2,168 kg |
| Top speed | 225 km/h |
| Range (WLTP, typical per version) | 475–575 km |
| Length | 4,783 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the BMW i4 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (33,006 cars), engine power from 25 countries, kerb weight from 28 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of BMW i4 registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
6,892 BMW i4 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2023–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 190 kW (255 hp) | 2,290 kg | 2023 | 1,077 |
| Electric | 230 kW (308 hp) | 2,292 kg | 2024 | 33 |
| Electric | 250 kW (335 hp) | 2,125 kg | 2023–2025 | 284 |
| Electric | 400 kW (536 hp) | 2,290 kg | 2023–2025 | 4,094 |
| Electric | 442 kW (593 hp) | 2,285 kg | 2025 | 1,403 |
Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (1 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of BMW i4 cars registered for the first time across 29 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 12,164 |
| Germany | 11,690 |
| Belgium | 5,243 |
| France | 3,038 |
| Norway | 2,949 |
| Netherlands | 1,662 |
| Austria | 1,583 |
| Sweden | 1,454 |
| Portugal | 1,197 |
| Denmark | 1,149 |
| Spain | 618 |
| Finland | 540 |
| Italy | 485 |
| Luxembourg | 448 |
| Ireland | 181 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
WLTP range by version
Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the BMW i4, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.
| Version | Power | Range | Spread | Consumption | First registered | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I4 EDRIVE35 | 210 kW (282 hp) | 475 km | 459–498 km | 160 Wh/km | 2023–2026 | 2,580 |
| I4 EDRIVE40 | 210 kW (282 hp) | 575 km | 564–581 km | 161 Wh/km | 2024 | 20 |
| I4 EDRIVE40 | 250 kW (335 hp) | 569 km | 549–584 km | 166 Wh/km | 2021–2026 | 6,416 |
| I4 M50 | 400 kW (536 hp) | 502 km | 473–509 km | 188 Wh/km | 2021–2025 | 1,507 |
| I4 M50 XDRIVE | 400 kW (536 hp) | 499 km | 459–508 km | 185 Wh/km | 2024–2026 | 117 |
| I4 M60 XDRIVE | 442 kW (593 hp) | 523 km | 440–534 km | 177 Wh/km | 2025–2026 | 120 |
| I4 XDRIVE40 | 295 kW (396 hp) | 517 km | 486–529 km | 177 Wh/km | 2024–2026 | 96 |
WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 20 complaints for the BMW i4, most often about electrical system, unknown or other, back over prevention, forward collision avoidance. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
3 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 9 in the US-market NHTSA database for the BMW i4. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-06-28
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-03-22
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-01-21
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2022⚠Fire risk: park outside / stop driving
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
NHTSA campaign 22V541000 · reported 27/07/2022
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLESUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle. The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.
Remedy: A dealer will check the positive battery cable connection and, if necessary, repair it, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 25V906000 · reported 23/12/2025
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel years 2022, 2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 25V395000 · reported 23/07/2025
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERTUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Remedy: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V026000 · reported 25/01/2023
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V118000 · reported 23/02/2023
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENTUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V449000 · reported 28/06/2023
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 25V470000 · reported 16/07/2025
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy: Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V483000 · reported 07/07/2022
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V944000 · reported 20/12/2022
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all BMW recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the BMW i4?
- The BMW i4 has a rated top speed of 225 km/h.
- How much power does the BMW i4 have?
- The BMW i4 produces 275 kW (369 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the BMW i4?
- The BMW i4 is 4,783 mm long, 1,852 mm wide and 1,448 mm tall.
- How much does the BMW i4 weigh?
- The BMW i4 has a kerb weight of about 2,168 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the BMW i4?
- A new BMW i4 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).
- How many seats does the BMW i4 have?
- The BMW i4 has 5 seats.
- What is the range of the BMW i4?
- The type-approved WLTP range of the BMW i4 is 475 to 575 km depending on the version (median per power variant, Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.