i4 eDrive40

The BMW i4 eDrive40 is a 5-seat liftback with rear-wheel drive, sold new from 2021 to 2024, when it cost £57,890 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.7 seconds, quicker than 61% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 320 miles (515 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 86% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 15th of 38 liftbacks.

It uses around 4.0 mi/kWh (157 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 80.7 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 112 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 355 miles (572 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2021 example is estimated at £15,900–£19,700 and a 2024 one at £27,500–£31,000, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2021 car should still manage about 290 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.