2025 BMW i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
74
out of 100
B+
#27 of 115 sedans · class median 63
Reliability77
25% of overall
Efficiency67
25% of overall
Economics76
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability77/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation1.6% / yr 75

Brand-level curve — no model-specific dataset yet.

Efficiency67/100

EPA efficiency3.47 mi/kWh 79

Miles per kWh vs other sedans. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range266 mi 47

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed86 mi / 10 min 61

Peak 207 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics76/100

Energy cost per mile6.7¢/mi 79

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$940/yr 70

Against the BMW 5 Series (540i) (27 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$177/yr 74

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$13.84 / 100 mi 79

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
6.7¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$803
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$940/yr
Fast-charge speed
86 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$177
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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