BMW i4 Battery Health Calculator

Calculate your BMW i4's remaining battery capacity and check it against original specifications.

BMW i4 — At a Glance

Battery Capacity

67.1–81.3 kWh

Chemistry

NMC

WLTP Range

281365 mi

Real-World Range

230310 mi

Max DC Charging

205 kW

10–80% DC Time

~31 min

Power

340 bhp (250 kW)

0–62 mph

5.6s

Kerb Weight

2,125 kg

Thermal Mgmt

Active liquid cooling

On Sale Since

2022

Variants

4 (2022–2025)

Enter your BMW i4 energy data below to calculate your battery's current health.

Your readings

  1. 1

    From the on-screen energy app — a recent average is fine.

  2. 2

    The range your car is estimating right now.

  3. 3

    The battery percentage shown on the display.

Your vehicle

kWhNMC
mi

Battery health

ExampleNMC
94%state of health

76.5 kWh usable of 81 kWh when new · 5.9% capacity lost

76.5 kWh now81 kWh when new

Healthy — typical for a well-kept i4. Add your odometer to compare against the fleet.

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Battery degradation curve

i4 estimated average

NMC
Liquid cooled
70%75%80%85%90%95%100%050k100k150k200kMileage (miles)Warranty minimum (70%)
Expected degradationWarranty thresholdEstimated · based on NREL & published fleet research

These curves are aggregated, owner-reported degradation data — not official manufacturer figures. Your own result above is the number that matters.

How to find these values on your BMW

Wh/mi or Wh/km

Swipe left on the curved display to the "Efficiency" widget — tap it for a bar chart showing kWh/100 km split by Climate, Drivetrain and Auxiliaries. Or go to "My Car" → "Trip Info" for average consumption per trip. On the i3, use the iDrive controller: "Vehicle Info" → "Trip Computer" → "Consumption".

Estimated Range

Always shown in the instrument cluster next to the battery gauge. On iDrive 8+ models you can also tap the battery icon on the home screen for a range map adjusted to terrain and driving style.

Battery Percentage

Visible in the instrument cluster beside the battery gauge. Tap the battery icon on the home screen for exact percentage and charging status. If you see range instead of %, go to "My Car" → "Settings" → "Units" and switch to percentage.

BMW i4 battery degradation — what to expect

4 variants

In our database

We track 4 variants of the BMW i4 with usable capacity data for each.

67.1–81.3 kWh

Capacity range

Usable battery capacity varies by trim and model year — from 67.1 to 81.3 kWh.

8 years

Typical warranty

Most EV manufacturers offer an 8-year battery warranty with a minimum capacity retention guarantee.

Battery degradation varies by chemistry, climate, charging habits, and usage patterns. Use the calculator above to check your BMW i4's current capacity against its original specification.

BMW i4 battery capacity by variant

These are the usable (not gross) capacity figures used by our calculator.

VariantYearsCapacity (kWh)
eDrive352022-202567.1
eDrive402022-202380.7
eDrive402024-202581.3
M60 xDrive2024-202581.3

Values may vary slightly by market, software version, and production batch.

About the BMW i4

The BMW i4 is the electric 4 Series — and it's arguably more compelling than the petrol version. Based on the CLAR platform (shared with the combustion 3/4 Series), it's a proper driver's car with sharp handling and a well-sorted chassis.

The eDrive40 with its 83.9 kWh battery offers up to 365 miles WLTP range — one of the longest in any EV saloon. Real-world range of 280–310 miles is genuinely impressive. The M50 performance variant adds all-wheel drive and 544 bhp.

Inside, it's a proper BMW with physical controls alongside the iDrive 8 curved display. Build quality is excellent. It's not cheap, but it feels like a premium product in a way few EVs manage.

What the press thinks

Reviewers love the i4's driving dynamics, calling it the best-handling electric saloon on sale. The impressive range and premium interior are consistently praised. Criticisms include the high price, heavy weight, and the contentious front grille design.

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