2026 BMW i4 M60 xDrive Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
66
out of 100
B
#43 of 115 sedans · class median 63
Reliability77
25% of overall
Efficiency60
25% of overall
Economics63
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.

Efficiency60/100

EPA efficiency2.95 mi/kWh 64

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

EPA range278 mi 62

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

Fast-charge speed73 mi / 10 min 50

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

Economics63/100

Energy cost per mile7.9¢/mi 64

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

Fuel savings vs gas rival$798/yr 50

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$16.28 / 100 mi 64

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

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
7.9¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$944
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$798/yr
Fast-charge speed
73 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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