BMW's 2026 Electric Lineup Compared: i4 vs. i5 vs. i7 vs. iX — Every Trim Explained

BMW now sells four distinct electric vehicles in the United States: the i4 Gran Coupe, the i5 sedan, the i7 flagship, and the iX SUV. Between them there are twelve trims, spanning roughly $58,000 to $169,000 before destination, with EPA ranges from 232 miles to 364 miles. For 2026, BMW quietly made this lineup better: the i4 and i5 picked up more efficient silicon-carbide inverters and longer EPA ranges, the i4 M50 became the more powerful M60, and the heavily refreshed iX got a cheaper entry trim and a genuine 364-mile range option.

One thing to get out of the way first: the federal EV purchase tax credit ended on September 30, 2025, and none of these vehicles came close to qualifying anyway due to price and assembly rules. The prices you see below are the prices you pay, minus whatever lease support or dealer discounting you can negotiate — and BMW has been leaning on lease deals to move EVs, so check current offers on our deals page before assuming MSRP is the real number.

Here is every trim, what it costs, what it does, and which ones are actually worth your money.

The Full 2026 BMW EV Lineup at a Glance

All prices are MSRP excluding BMW's $1,350 destination charge. Range figures are EPA estimates and vary with wheel and tire choice — the low end of each spread is usually the biggest optional wheel, the high end the smallest.

Model / Trim	MSRP	Drivetrain	Power	0–60 mph (mfr.)	EPA Range
i4 eDrive40	$57,900	RWD	335 hp	5.5 sec	307–333 mi
i4 xDrive40	$62,300	AWD	396 hp	4.9 sec	268–287 mi
i4 M60	$70,700	AWD	593 hp	3.6 sec	232–278 mi
i5 eDrive40	$67,100	RWD	335 hp	5.7 sec	278–310 mi
i5 xDrive40	$70,100	AWD	389 hp	5.2 sec	256–295 mi
i5 M60	$84,100	AWD	590 hp	3.7 sec	240–277 mi
i7 eDrive50	$105,700	RWD	449 hp	5.3 sec	301–314 mi
i7 xDrive60	$124,200	AWD	536 hp	4.5 sec	296–311 mi
i7 M70	$168,500	AWD	650 hp	3.5 sec	267–285 mi
iX xDrive45	$74,975	AWD	402 hp	4.9 sec	up to 312 mi
iX xDrive60	$88,325	AWD	536 hp	4.4 sec	up to 364 mi
iX M70	$111,325	AWD	650 hp	3.6 sec	up to 302 mi

BMW i4: The Entry Point, and Still the Efficiency Champ

The i4 Gran Coupe is BMW's most affordable EV and its best-seller. It rides on a shared gas/electric platform rather than a dedicated EV architecture, which costs it some interior packaging efficiency, but the payoff is that it drives like a 3 Series — because underneath, it largely is one. All three trims use an approximately 84-kWh battery pack that DC fast-charges at up to 200 kW (BMW), good for a 10–80% charge in a bit over half an hour under favorable conditions.

i4 eDrive40 — $57,900

One rear motor, 335 hp, and for 2026, a meaningful efficiency bump: new silicon-carbide inverter components push the EPA rating to 333 miles on the standard 18-inch wheels and 307 miles on 19s (BMW). That makes the cheapest i4 the longest-range vehicle in this entire four-model comparison except for the iX xDrive60 — a $30,000-cheaper car. A 5.5-second 0–60 is quick enough for almost anyone.

i4 xDrive40 — $62,300

Adds a front motor for 396 hp total and a 4.9-second 0–60 (BMW), but range falls to 268–287 miles (EPA). You're paying $4,400 for all-wheel drive and giving up as much as 46 miles of range in exchange. If you live somewhere with real winters, that trade can be worth it; a set of winter tires on the eDrive40 covers most of the same ground for less.

i4 M60 — $70,700

The former M50 gains a new name and a big power bump for 2026: 510 hp in normal driving, 593 hp in Sport Boost, and 0–60 in 3.6 seconds (BMW). Range is the casualty — 278 miles on 19-inch wheels, and just 232 miles on the optional 20s (EPA). It's genuinely fast and still the enthusiast's pick, but spec it carefully: the wheel choice alone swings range by 46 miles.

Value pick: the eDrive40, and it isn't close. It has the most range, the lowest price, and 90% of the driving experience. Skip: the xDrive40, unless AWD is non-negotiable — it's the middle child with the weakest range-per-dollar case.

BMW i5: More Space, More Tech, More Money

The i5 is the electric 5 Series — a size class up from the i4, built on the same flexible platform philosophy but with a more modern cabin, available Highway Assistant hands-free driving, and a usable 84.3-kWh battery charging at up to 205 kW. For 2026, it got the same silicon-carbide inverter treatment as the i4, lifting the eDrive40's EPA rating from 295 to 310 miles on 19-inch wheels (Car and Driver).

i5 eDrive40 — $67,100

Same 335-hp rear-motor formula as the i4 eDrive40, in a larger and heavier body, so 0–60 stretches to about 5.7 seconds. EPA range is 310 miles on 19s, roughly 300 on 20s, and 278 on 21s. This is the rational i5: it undercuts a comparably equipped Mercedes EQE and delivers the range most buyers actually need.

i5 xDrive40 — $70,100

389 hp, all-wheel drive, roughly 5.2 seconds to 60, and 256–295 miles of EPA range depending on wheels. At only $3,000 over the eDrive40, this is a more defensible AWD upcharge than the i4's, and it's the trim most i5 shoppers in snowy states should land on.

i5 M60 — $84,100

590 hp, 3.7 seconds to 60 (BMW), and 240–277 miles of range (EPA). It's the performance flagship, but it's also $14,000 over the xDrive40, and the standard i5 chassis is already composed. Unless you specifically want the M-tuned suspension and the theater, the money is better spent on options — or banked.

Value pick: eDrive40 for mild climates, xDrive40 for everyone else. Skip: the M60 for most buyers — it's quick, but the i4 M60 delivers nearly identical acceleration for $13,400 less.

BMW i7: The Flagship, Priced Like One

The i7 is the electric 7 Series, sharing its body, cabin, and outrageous options list (the 31-inch rear Theater Screen among them) with the gas car. All three trims use a 105.6-kWh (net) battery pack with DC charging at up to 195 kW. Ranges are solid rather than spectacular for the money — this is a 6,000-pound luxury liner, not an efficiency play.

i7 eDrive50 — $105,700

The rear-drive entry, 449 hp, 0–60 in 5.3 seconds, and the best range of the three at 301–314 miles (EPA). It comes generously equipped — leather, ventilated front seats, Bowers & Wilkins audio — and unless you demand AWD or maximum thrust, it's the sensible way into an i7, if "sensible" applies at six figures.

i7 xDrive60 — $124,200

536 hp, all-wheel drive, 4.5 seconds to 60, and 296–311 miles of range (EPA). It gives up almost nothing in range to the eDrive50, but costs $18,500 more. That premium buys AWD and pace; the equipment gap is smaller than the price gap suggests.

i7 M70 — $168,500

650 hp and 0–60 in about 3.5 seconds (BMW), with range dipping to 267–285 miles (EPA). A physics flex more than a rational purchase; at nearly $63,000 over the eDrive50, it exists for buyers who don't read comparison tables.

Value pick: eDrive50 — most range, lowest price, same cabin. Skip: the M70 unless money genuinely isn't a variable.

BMW iX: The SUV, Refreshed and Recharged

The iX got the most significant 2026 update of the group: a mid-cycle refresh with new trim names, more power across the board, longer ranges, and — unusually — a lower starting price. The old xDrive50 gave way to a cheaper xDrive45 entry and a stronger xDrive60 mid-trim, while the M70 replaced the M60 at the top (Car and Driver). Unlike the sedans, the iX rides on a dedicated EV architecture with a carbon-fiber-reinforced cage, and it remains the roomiest, most comfortable way to go electric in BMW's showroom.

iX xDrive45 — $74,975

New for 2026, with 402 hp from dual motors, a 100.1-kWh battery, 0–60 in 4.9 seconds, and up to 312 miles of range (BMW/EPA). It starts thousands below the old xDrive50 while delivering more standard power. DC charging peaks around 175 kW — adequate, not class-leading.

iX xDrive60 — $88,325

The sweet spot of the entire BMW EV lineup: 536 hp, a bigger 113.4-kWh battery, 0–60 in 4.4 seconds, and up to 364 miles of EPA range — the longest of any BMW currently on sale in the US. If your budget reaches it and you drive long distances, this is the trim that makes road trips a non-event.

iX M70 — $111,325

650 hp, 3.6 seconds to 60, and up to 302 miles of range (EPA). Enormously fast for a 5,700-pound SUV, but you pay $23,000 over the xDrive60 and give up range doing it.

Value pick: xDrive60 if the budget allows; xDrive45 if it doesn't. Skip: the M70 — the xDrive60 is already quicker than any SUV needs to be.

Cross-Model Guidance: Which BMW EV Fits You?

i4 vs. i5: the sedan question

The honest answer is that the i4 eDrive40 is the best value in BMW's entire electric range. It out-ranges the equivalent i5 by more than 20 miles, costs $9,200 less, and drives with more agility because it's smaller and lighter. Choose the i5 if you need real rear-seat space, want the newer cabin tech and hands-free Highway Assistant, or simply prefer the presence of a mid-size sedan. Choose the i4 if you want the most EV for the fewest dollars — and if you're cross-shopping outside the brand, see our i4 vs. Tesla Model 3 comparison for how it stacks up against the segment benchmark.

SUV buyers: the iX, for now

The iX is BMW's only electric SUV on sale today, so the decision is really about trim — and about timing. The Neue Klasse iX3, with an 800-volt platform, up to 434 miles of EPA range, and a $61,500 starting price, begins US deliveries in late September 2026 (BMW). If you don't need three rows or the iX's size, and you can wait a few months, the iX3 will out-charge and out-range every vehicle in this article for xDrive45 money or less. If you need the space now, the iX xDrive60 is the pick.

The i7: for a specific buyer

Nobody cross-shops an i7 against an i4. If you're here, you want a flagship; the only advice that matters is that the eDrive50 carries the same cabin and the best range for $63,000 less than the M70.

Charging: The Lineup's Quiet Weakness

Every current BMW EV uses a 400-volt architecture with peak DC rates between roughly 175 and 205 kW. That's competitive with Mercedes and Tesla's mainstream models, but well behind the 800-volt systems in the Audi Q6 e-tron, Porsche Macan Electric, and Hyundai/Kia's E-GMP cars — and behind BMW's own incoming Neue Klasse models. In practice, expect 10–80% charges in the 30–35 minute band on a good charger. If you want to see what that means for your actual routes and home-charging setup, run the numbers in our charging calculator.

Bottom Line

BMW's 2026 EV lineup rewards buyers who resist the urge to climb the trim ladder. The i4 eDrive40 is the best value, the iX xDrive60 has the most range, the i5 xDrive40 is the smart all-weather sedan, and the i7 eDrive50 is the only flagship trim that makes financial sense. The M-badged trims are fast and charismatic, but every one of them costs meaningful range as well as money.

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