BMW i4 eDrive40 Charging Cost.
Calculate exactly what it costs to charge your BMW i4 eDrive40's 81.5 kWh battery. Compare home vs. public charging prices.
Battery
81.5 kWh
Range
301 mi
Efficiency
3.7 mi/kWh
Full Charge Cost*
$11
Cost Per Charge
$6.30
Cost Per Mile
$0.04
Monthly (1000 mi)
$42
Annual (12000 mi)
$504
Frequently asked questions.
How much does it cost to charge a BMW i4 eDrive40 at home?
At the US average of $0.14/kWh, a full 0-100% charge costs approximately $11.41. Most drivers charge 20-80% regularly (~$49 kWh), which costs about $6.85. Off-peak rates (often $0.08-0.10/kWh) can cut this nearly in half. Use the calculator with your local rate for accurate numbers.
How much does DC fast charging cost for the BMW i4 eDrive40?
DC fast charging costs $0.35-0.50/kWh at most public stations. A 20-80% charge (~$49 kWh) would cost $19.56-$24.45. Tesla Superchargers for non-Tesla vehicles may charge slightly more. Home charging is 3-5x cheaper.
What is the cost per mile for the BMW i4 eDrive40?
At $0.14/kWh, the BMW i4 eDrive40 costs about $0.04 per mile. For a typical 12,000-mile year, that's approximately $455 annually — substantially less than gas. A comparable gas car at $3.50/gallon and 25 mpg costs $0.14/mile, making the BMW i4 eDrive40 roughly $350x cheaper per mile.
What electricity rate plan is best for the BMW i4 eDrive40?
Many utilities offer Time-of-Use (TOU) plans with substantially lower rates overnight (often $0.06-0.10/kWh). Since the BMW i4 eDrive40 can be scheduled to charge during off-peak hours, a TOU plan can reduce your per-mile cost to as low as $0.02. Check with your local utility for EV-specific rate plans.
How does the BMW i4 eDrive40 charging cost compare to gas?
Over 12,000 miles: the BMW i4 eDrive40 costs ~$455 in home electricity vs. ~$1680 in gasoline for a comparable vehicle. That's roughly $1225 in annual savings. Over 5 years, that adds up to thousands in fuel savings alone.
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