Charging Cost
The electricity cost to run the vehicle.
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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.
It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.
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Safety
Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
WLTP Consumption
How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses
WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Highway Range
An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).
WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Real Range Estimate
How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.
Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.
Consumption ⚡️
How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?
Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️
V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.
Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.
Tow Capacity
Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)
Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).
Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).
See all EVs ranked by tow capacity .
Boot Space 🧳
Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)
The volume of space available.
Frunk
Volume (Litres)
The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.
Battery Capacity 🔋
Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh
Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.
Complete guide to EV batteries .
Battery Chemistry 🔋
Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.
LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.
NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.
Which EVs have LFP? .
AC Charge
The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.
Speed is limited by the capacity of the charger.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
All EVs BMW i4
BMW i4
RANGE 406 - 590 kms
PRICE $98,900+ Variants BMW i4 eDrive35
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 6.0 s Top Speed 190 km/h
Total Power 210 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 406 km Highway Range 311 km
WLTP Consumption 187 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.68/100 km
BMW i4 eDrive35: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 360 km Consumption 5.4 km / kWh 18.6 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 70.2 kWh / 67 kWh Chemistry NMC V2L -
AC speed (max) 11 kW DC speed (max) 180 kW
Safety
Based on 2023 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1600 kg Boot Space 470 L / 1290 L Frunk -
Shape Sedan Length 4783 mm Width 1852 mm Height 1448 mm Kerb Weight 2125 kg
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BMW i4 eDrive40
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 5.7 s Top Speed 190 km/h
Total Power 250 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 590 km Highway Range 451 km
WLTP Consumption 160 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.00/100 km
BMW i4 eDrive40: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 523 km Consumption 6.5 km / kWh 15.4 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 83.9 kWh / 80.7 kWh Chemistry NMC V2L -
AC speed (max) 11 kW DC speed (max) 200 kW
Safety
Based on 2023 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1600 kg Boot Space 470 L / 1290 L Frunk -
Shape Sedan Length 4783 mm Width 1852 mm Height 1448 mm Kerb Weight 2125 kg
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BMW i4 M50
The i4 M50 is powerful. The first all-electric M-car from BMW, it’s a sign that times are changing.
Seen as a natural competitor to the Tesla Model 3 Performance, the all-wheel-drive i4 offers a well-designed interior, familiar to BMW drivers.
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 3.9 s Top Speed 225 km/h
Total Power 510 kW Drive All Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 510 km Highway Range 390 km
WLTP Consumption 190 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.75/100 km
BMW i4 M50: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 452 km Consumption 5.6 km / kWh 17.9 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 83.9 kWh / 80.7 kWh Chemistry NMC V2L -
AC speed (max) 11 kW DC speed (max) 200 kW
Safety
Based on 2023 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1600 kg Boot Space 470 L / 1290 L Frunk -
Shape Sedan Length 4783 mm Width 1852 mm Height 1448 mm Kerb Weight 2290 kg
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BMW i4 eDrive35 BMW i4 eDrive40 BMW i4 M50 Price $98,900 $115,000 $144,100 WLTP Range 406 km 590 km 510 km Highway Range 317 km 460 km 398 km Price per km of range $243 $194 $282 0-100 km/h 6.0 s 5.7 s 3.9 s Top Speed 190 km/h 190 km/h 225 km/h Drive RWD RWD AWD Power 210 kW 250 kW 510 kW Battery (nominal) 70.2 kWh 83.9 kWh 83.9 kWh Battery (usable) 67 kWh 80.7 kWh 80.7 kWh WLTP Consumption 187 Wh/km 160 Wh/km 190 Wh/km Chemistry NMC NMC NMC AC speed 11 kW 11 kW 11 kW DC speed 180 kW 200 kW 200 kW Vehicle to Load - - - Boot space 470 L 470 L 470 L Boot (seats down) 1290 L 1290 L 1290 L Frunk - - - Seats 5 5 5 Length 4783 mm 4783 mm 4783 mm Width 1852 mm 1852 mm 1852 mm Height 1448 mm 1448 mm 1448 mm Weight 2125 kg 2125 kg 2290 kg Tow (braked) 1600 kg 1600 kg 1600 kg Tow (unbraked) 750 kg 750 kg 750 kg
Sales Charts and Ranking The BMW i4 is the 33rd best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.
Over the past 12 months, the BMW i4 was the 30th best selling new EV.
See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.
How many BMW i4s have been sold in NZ? There have been 254 BMW i4s registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.
How many sold per month and year BMW i4 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).
How many of each submodel is there? How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.
Submodel Units I4 EDRIVE40 84KWH/EV 132 I4 M50 84KWH/EV/4WD 92 I4 EDRIVE35 67KWH/EV 16 I4 EDRIVE40 81KWH/EV 10 I4 M50 81KWH/EV/4WD 4
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