2026 BMW i4
2026 BMW i4 — The BMW i4 is a battery electric compact executive car produced by BMW since 2021.
Trim: eDrive40
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 BMW i4 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 BMW i4 typically asks about $57,400 versus a $61,100 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2026 BMW i4 in our refresh, though owners have filed 1 complaint — check the component breakdown below. Versus 2025, watch combined mpg (116 mpg → 118 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$57,400
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$61,100
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
1
Top: Steering
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 i4?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 1 complaint — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
1 complaints. Top components:
- Steering1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is combined mpg (116 mpg → 118 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Combined MPG
- 116 mpg↑118 mpg
- Curb weight
- 4684.8 lb→4762.0 lb
How much does a used 2026 i4 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $57,400 in typical used asking against a $61,100 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $61,100
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $57,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$3,700 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 i4?
The 2026 BMW i4 is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 BMW i4 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The BMW i4 is a battery electric compact executive car produced by BMW since 2021. It has a five-door liftback body style and is marketed as a four-door coupé. The initial concept version, named BMW i Vision Dynamics, debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is the fifth BMW i sub-brand model, and is sold in several variants at different performance levels, including the first battery-electric variant by BMW's motorsport division. The production version was revealed in March 2021 and went on sale in November of the same year as a 2022 model. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- EPA combined 118 mpg
- About 188.2 × 72.8 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 335 hp, 118 mpg combined, 301 mi. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
335 hp
Combined MPG
118 mpg
EV range
301 mi
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$549
5-year energy
$2,743
- Powertrain
- Battery electric
- Based on
- ~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $0.16/kWh · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Electric
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electrification
- BEV
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 188.2 in
- Width
- 72.8 in
- Height
- 57.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 112.6 in
- Curb weight
- 4762.0 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 118
- Electric range
- 301 mi
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | eDrive40 | M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 536 hp |
| Engine | Electric | Dual-motor electric |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| EV range | 301 mi | 269 mi |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335 | — | — | — | RWD | |
| 536 | — | — | — | AWD |