2026 BMW i4 G26 LCI electric gran coupe

BMW

2026 BMW i4

Mid size electric luxury sedan

On sale nowBattery electric

From $88,900 plus on-road costs

The G26 LCI i4 is the facelifted electric 4 Series Gran Coupe, built on BMW's CLAR architecture as a five-door fastback.

From$88,900+ORC
Power210 kW
DC charge205 kW
Boot470 L
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km. EV

CarTell take

We haven't driven the i4 yet. On paper, confirm DC charging coverage on your typical routes. BMW Charging public network coverage in Australia is patchier than Tesla Supercharger.

Why consider it

  • 600 km WLTP on the eDrive40, hatch-style tailgate practicality the Model 3 cannot match, and the new M60 xDrive cracks 3.7 seconds for under $140k plus on-roads.
  • BMW retains physical climate controls and an iDrive knob after the LCI.

What to know

  • 205 kW peak DC charging trails 800V Korean and Porsche rivals.
  • Rear seat headroom is tight under the coupe roofline.
  • Options list adds up fast on M50 and M60 variants.

Who it suits

Long-range commuters wanting 600 km WLTP without M-car running costs, 3 Series owners cross shopping the electric Gran Coupe body, and M-curious drivers chasing the new M60 flagship.

EV first-timers

Charge at home, skip the servo

Keen drivers

210 kW on tap

Premium buyers

Cabin quality up top

Range, charging and ownership

EV essentials at a glance.

205 kW

DC fast charging

AC charging at home up to 11 kW.

8 yrs / 160,000 km

Battery warranty

Vehicle warranty 5 yrs / unlimited km. EV.

Grades and pricing

1 grade for Australia, plus on-road costs.
GradePrice fromPowerDC chargeKey differences
eDrive35$88,900 +ORC210 kW205 kW

eDrive35

$88,900 +ORC

Power
210 kW
DC charge
205 kW

Practicality and safety

470 L

Boot space. 1,290 L seats down

5-star ANCAP

Safety rating. Rated 2022

RWD

Drivetrain

Top rivals

Look at the alternatives if you need 800V DC charging (Hyundai Ioniq 6, Porsche Taycan), more rear headroom than a coupe roofline allows, or a price under $80k (Tesla Model 3).

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 BMW i4 in Australia?

Pricing opens at $88,900 plus on-roads for the eDrive35 and tops out at $88,900 plus on-roads for the eDrive35, across 1 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.

What is the BMW i4 range?

Up to 600 km WLTP on the rear-drive eDrive40 and around 488 km WLTP on the M50 xDrive, both from the same 81.2 kWh usable battery.

How fast does the BMW i4 charge?

11 kW AC and 205 kW DC peak. A 10 to 80 per cent top-up takes around 31 minutes on a suitable charger.

How fast is the BMW i4 M60 xDrive?

BMW claims 3.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, courtesy of 449 kW from the dual motor AWD layout.

The BMW i4 in full

The G26 LCI i4 is the facelifted electric 4 Series Gran Coupe, built on BMW's CLAR architecture as a five-door fastback. All three variants share the 81.2 kWh usable battery. eDrive40 RWD opens the range with 600 km WLTP, M50 xDrive adds a front motor for 400 kW, and the new M60 xDrive flagship pushes that to 449 kW with a 3.7 second 0 to 100 km/h.

From$88,900+ORC
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