Head-to-Head Specification Match

BMW i4 eDrive40 vs BMW i5 eDrive40

Side-by-side comparison of charging curves, usable pack capacities, home AC charging limits and running costs per 100 mi.

⚡ Faster Fast Charging (10-80%)

BMW i5

Faster by 3 mins

🔋 Larger Usable Battery

BMW i4

+0.3 kWh usable

💰 Cheaper per 100 mi

BMW i5

Saves $0.15 / 100 mi

Side-by-Side Technical Comparison

Specification

BMW i4 eDrive40

BMW i5 eDrive40

Usable Battery: 81.5 kWh; 81.2 kWh
Verified 10–80% DC Time: 31 min; 28 min
Peak DC Acceptance: 205 kW; 205 kW
Onboard AC Charger (Home): 11.0 kW; 11.0 kW
Estimated Range (mi): 285 mi; 292 mi
Home Cost per 100 mi: $5.40; $5.25
Physical Ports: J1772 (AC) / CCS1 (DC); Type 2 (AC) / CCS2 (DC)
Supercharger Access: Adapter Required; Native

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Recommended Charging Equipment

Verified compatible Level 2 wallboxes and portable charging equipment for both vehicles.

Best Smart 50 A Charger with App 4.8

Autel · Home Level 2 Charger

MaxiCharger Home 50A

Max power: 12.0 kW
Current: 50 A
Price: $559

50 A / 12 kW hardwired (or 40 A NEMA 14-50)
Autel Charge app with solar optimization
RFID card security and remote lock
25 ft flexible cold-weather cable

100% compatible with BMW i4 eDrive40 Charges at this car’s 11.0 kW AC limit

Fast-Shipping NACS-to-CCS1 Adapter 4.8

Lectron · Supercharger Adapter

Vortex Plug Supercharger Adapter

Max power: 250.0 kW
Current: 500 A
Price: $199

500 A / 250 kW peak DC rating
V3 and V4 Supercharger compatible
ETL and UL 2252 tested
Includes durable travel case

100% compatible with BMW i4 eDrive40 Required for Supercharger access

Best Scandinavian Smart Wallbox 4.8

Easee · Home Level 2 Charger

Charge Lite

Max power: 11.0 kW
Current: 16 A
Price: $749

11 kW 3-phase (or 7.4 kW 1-phase)
Built-in eSIM and WiFi connectivity
Dynamic phase & load balancing
Universal Type 2 socket with locking mechanism

100% compatible with BMW i5 eDrive40 Charges at this car’s 11.0 kW AC limit

Best Compact Type 2 Wallbox 4.7

Wallbox · Home Level 2 Charger

Pulsar Plus

Max power: 11.0 kW
Current: 16 A
Price: $699

11 kW three-phase
Tethered Type 2 cable
Power Boost protects the main fuse
App scheduling, OCPP ready

100% compatible with BMW i5 eDrive40 Charges at this car’s 11.0 kW AC limit