BMW iX4 40 xDrive Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $103,900
Available since 2027
Key EV Specs
82.6kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
638 km
Range (WLTP)
159 Wh/km
Efficiency
5.6 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
22 kW AC / 300 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
BMW iX4 40 xDrive Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The BMW iX4 40 xDrive is equipped with a 82.6 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 iX4 40 xDrive uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 82.6 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 82.6 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 22 kW |
| Charge Speed | - |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 4 hrs 12 mins |
BMW iX4 40 xDrive Charging Times and Speeds
The BMW iX4 40 xDrive has a charging limit of 22 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 22 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 | 12.4 hr | - | 44 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 22 kW | 4.0 hr | - | 138 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 73 min | 314 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 24 min | 943 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 165 kW | - | 22 min | 1038 km/h |
BMW iX4 40 xDrive Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a BMW iX4 40 xDrive 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 iX4 40 xDrive on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $28.91.
The cost of fully charging the BMW iX4 40 xDrive at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $57.82.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a BMW iX4 40 xDrive
CCS CompatibleBMW iX4 40 xDrive Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The BMW iX4 40 xDrive can charge from 10–80% in approximately 21 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BMW iX4 40 xDrive via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
82.6 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
300 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
165 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
0 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Rear)
BMW iX4 40 xDrive Recommended Charge Level
The BMW iX4 40 xDrive 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 iX4 40 xDrive.
BMW iX4 40 xDrive Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The BMW iX4 40 xDrive 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 |