BMW i4 eDrive40 Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $99,900
Available since 2021
Key EV Specs
83.9kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
590 km
Range (WLTP)
137 Wh/km
Efficiency
5.7 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 0 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
BMW i4 eDrive40 Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The BMW i4 eDrive40 is equipped with a 83.9 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The i4 eDrive40 uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 80.7 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | - |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 55 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 8 hrs 45 mins |
BMW i4 eDrive40 Charging Times and Speeds
The BMW i4 eDrive40 has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 12.6 hr | - | 51 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 8.0 hr | - | 80 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 74 min | 365 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 25 min | 1095 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 11 min | 2555 km/h |
BMW i4 eDrive40 Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a BMW i4 eDrive40 will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a BMW i4 eDrive40 on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $29.36.
The cost of fully charging the BMW i4 eDrive40 at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $58.73.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a BMW i4 eDrive40
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BMW i4 eDrive40 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
BMW i4 eDrive40 Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The BMW i4 eDrive40 can charge from 10–80% in approximately 30 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BMW i4 eDrive40 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
83.9 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
Not available
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
660 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
BMW i4 eDrive40 Recommended Charge Level
The BMW i4 eDrive40 uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the BMW i4 eDrive40 .
BMW i4 eDrive40 Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The BMW i4 eDrive40 does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |