G26 · GENERATION 2024 · SALOON
BMWBEV

i4 M50 xDrive

544 hp, 510 km range, 3,9 s 0-100 : among the 8 saloons electric 2022–2026, the i4 M50 xDrive ranks 5th of 7 in WLTP range, DC charge power, 5th of 8 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.

Energy cost · estimate62115,000 km · UK mix · home 0,21 £/kWhRange →

Power

544hp

795 Nm · 544 hp elec

0 → 100 km/h

3.9s

VMax 225 km/h

Range

510km

WLTP

DC charging

205kW

Technical identity card

Full specifications BMW i4 M50 xDrive

Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.

Powertrain

Puissance électrique544 hp
Combined power544 hp
Couple795 Nm
GearboxMono-rapport Automatique
TransmissionIntegrale (AWD)

Battery and charging

Battery capacity80.7 kWh
Range WLTP510 km
Charge AC max11 kW
Charge DC max205 kW
Conso élec WLTP19.7 kWh/100km

Performance

0 → 100 km/h3,9 s
VMax225 km/h

Dimensions and environment

Length4,783 mm
Wheelbase2,856 mm
Width1,852 mm
Height1,448 mm
Kerb weight2,215 kg
Cd0.24

Caralogy Methodology

Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.

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Manufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance

Among the 8 saloons electric, the i4 M50 xDrive ranks (mid-table) in WLTP range. Caralogy simulates its real-world behaviour: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.

Caralogy Analysis

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Caralogy Verdict
Suitable for

Long daily commute (>50 km/day) without range anxiety.

Less suitable for

Regular family use with bulky luggage. The space and boot are sport-calibrated, not utility. A sedan or SUV from the same manufacturer would be more practical daily.

Alternatives to consider

If the priority is WLTP range, the Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD (1st with 800 km) takes the lead. If the priority is DC charge power, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (1st with 250 kW) takes the lead.

Real-world range: 510 km WLTP (5th of 7 in WLTP range)

The i4 M50 xDrive offers 510 km of WLTP range. The segment reference is the Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD (800 km).

Charging: 205 kW DC (DC charge power)

The i4 M50 xDrive accepts up to 205 kW DC fast charging. The segment reference is the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (250 kW).

Segment positioning

Where the i4 M50 xDrive stands against saloons electric

Comparison across 8 saloons electric marketed between 2022–2026.

WLTP range5e / 7
510 km
Min 460 km · BYD Seal 390 AWDMax 800 km · Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD
DC charge power3e / 3
205 kW
Min 205 kW · Bmw i4 M50 xDriveMax 250 kW · Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
0–100 km/h5e / 8
3,9 s
Min 5,9 s · BYD Seal 313 2WDMax 2,0 s · Xiaomi SU7 Ultra AWD

Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)

Cross-energy alternatives

Same needs, different powertrain.

Model family

The full BMW i4 G26 range

Generation G26 launched in 2021. Available versions sorted by energy.

Other versions of the G26

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Popular duels involving the i4 M50 xDrive

Frequently asked questions

BMW i4 M50 xDrive: what you need to know

Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.

Among the 8 saloons electric 2022–2026, the i4 M50 xDrive ranks 5th of 7 in WLTP range (510 km, behind the Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD), DC charge power (205 kW, behind the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD), 5th of 8 in 0–100 km/h (3.9 s, behind the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra AWD).

510 km WLTP announced — making it the 5th of 7 in autonomie du segment out of 7 models. The reference is the Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD (800 km).

Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.

The Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD leads in WLTP range (800 km vs 510 km). The choice depends on your priorities: check the i4 M50 xDrive vs Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD duel for a detailed comparison.

Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.