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2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)

electric motor (250 kW EESM) · RWD

ElectricElectricityCompact Cars

Official EPA record #50188 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$52.32

Per year

$628

Per mile

5.2¢/mi

5-year total

$3,140

sedan body style — not this exact model
Notes & official EPA estimate
3,423 kWh of electricity / yearelectricity @ $0.18/kWhAt 23¢/kWh: $66.58/mo

  • EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $650/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Aug 27, 2026 — override anytime.

Cost per mile vs. its segment (2026 Compact Cars, 21 vehicles, default assumptions)

This i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)5.2¢/mi
Segment median11.9¢/mi

56% below the segment median — a measured energy-cost difference only.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($0.18/kWh), this 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) costs about $52.32 per month in electricity$628 per year, 5.2¢/mi, $3,140 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of August 27, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #50188. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

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Official EPA efficiency

MeasureValue
City electricity use27.8 kWh/100 mi
Highway electricity use29.4 kWh/100 mi
Combined electricity use28.5 kWh/100 mi
EPA label MPGe (city/hwy/combined)121 / 115 / 118

MPGe is the EPA's energy-equivalent rating, not miles per gallon of fuel. It is shown for reference and never used in these cost calculations.

Official EPA estimates

EstimateValue
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)$650/yr
Range333 mi
Tailpipe CO₂0 g/mi
EPA greenhouse gas score10/10
EPA smog ratingnot published
Charge time at 240V9 h

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #50188 (record updated 2026-02-18). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2026-02-18.

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