Family + dog
Useful family hatch, low roof
The liftback makes luggage easier to load than a saloon, but rear legroom and the sloping roof warrant a family test fit. Measure any dog crate before buying.
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Premium & luxury · Premium touring hatchback
BMW i4
eDrive40
A refined rear-drive electric hatchback for family and long-distance use, with engaging handling; tight rear accommodation and costly options temper its appeal.
Request Portugal quoteVAT quote required
WLTP range537–613 km WLTP
DC charging205 kW
Boot470 L · 1,290 L folded
Dimensions4,783 × 1,852 × 1,448 mm
Full review
What it is like to live with
EV Guide desk assessment, not a first-hand road test. The eDrive40 pairs long official range with a practical rear hatch and a conventional premium cabin. Auto Express's August 2026 UK review praises its steering, grip and finish but criticises rear legroom and value. Razão Automóvel's Portuguese test concerns the earlier 2022 eDrive40: useful driving context, not evidence for today's price or battery. Current numbers here come from BMW Portugal, checked 30 August 2026. The 613 km figure is the configuration-dependent WLTP maximum, not a motorway prediction. Suitability scores are EV Guide editorial judgements, not external review ratings.
What works
Up to 613 km WLTP depending on configuration
Useful liftback opening and folding rear seats
Independent reviewers praise build quality and handling
What irritates
Rear legroom is tighter than in dedicated electric family cars
Options can materially increase the purchase price
Low roof and long body limit bulky-load and city convenience
Trips + camping
Strong touring fit, moderate camping utility
Long official range and a 30-minute ideal 10–80% stop support intercity travel. Allow for weather and motorway consumption; the low cabin is less suitable for sleeping or tall camping loads.
City + daily life · 3.8/5
Comfortable commuting, substantial footprint
Its 4.78-metre length and 2.07-metre mirror width deserve a garage check. Rear-wheel drive and a low seating position do not make this a compact city EV.
Cargo · 3.9/5
Liftback flexibility for occasional equipment
A 470-litre boot expands to 1,290 litres with the rear seats down. The broad hatch helps, but the roofline limits tall business loads.
Taxi + high mileage · 4.0/5
Executive travel with operating-cost caveats
Range and cabin finish suit premium transfers, but rear space, option costs and charging tariffs need checking against your actual duty cycle. Confirm local licensing and operator requirements separately.
Details worth knowing
Three useful fun facts
- 01
Its coupé-like silhouette conceals a full rear hatch rather than a small saloon boot lid.
- 02
BMW Portugal lists 5.6 seconds from 0–100 km/h for the current eDrive40.
- 03
The official range varies from 537 to 613 km with configuration; wheels and equipment matter.
Specification
The useful numbers
- Battery
- 81.3 kWh
- Drive
- RWD · 250 kW (340 cv) · 430 Nm
- Charging
- 10–80% in 30 min · 11 kW AC
- Dimensions L × W × H
- 4,783 × 1,852 × 1,448 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,856 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Cabin materials
- A well-finished cabin according to independent reviews; upholstery, trim and equipment depend on the Portuguese configuration. Confirm the specification on the dealer quotation.
- Price context
- Checked 30 August 2026. BMW Portugal's public model page did not expose a verifiable outright eDrive40 cash price. Request an itemised quotation; monthly finance advertising and historical review prices are not current list prices.
Portugal + Europe
Independent European reviews
Portuguese market context is paired with an English-language European test. Specifications and prices are checked against the exact version reviewed here.
Razão AutomóvelPortuguês · 23 Jul 2022
BMW i4 eDrive40: ensaio português da versão de 2022
Miguel Dias destaca o equilíbrio entre conforto, comportamento e eficiência, mas alerta para o custo dos opcionais. Ensaio da versão anterior à atualização: preços, bateria e autonomia de 2022 não representam a configuração atual. Resumo editorial verificado em 30 agosto 2026; sem teste próprio da EV Guide.
Auto ExpressEnglish · Updated 17 Aug 2026
BMW i4 review 2026: handling, cabin and practicality
The UK range review praises steering, grip, cabin finish and infotainment, while highlighting tight rear legroom and pricing against rivals. UK prices and trim availability are not Portuguese quotations. Original EV Guide summary checked 30 August 2026; no first-hand test or imported review score.
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