"Thanks to new silicon carbide (SiC) inverters, which are more efficient than traditional silicon semiconductors, the entry-level 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 can now deliver over 300 miles of range on a full charge, irrespective of the wheel and tire combination. With 18-inch wheels, the rear-wheel drive EV has an estimated range of 333 miles, up 15 miles from the outgoing model. With 19-inch wheels, it can go 307 miles on a full charge, up 12 miles."
"The top-spec i4 M50 is now out of the picture, as it has been replaced by a new version called i4 M60. It's powered by two electric motors with a maximum combined output of 593 horsepower57 hp more than beforeallowing it to sprint from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds. Despite the extra oomph, the i4 M60 can also drive farther than its predecessor11 extra miles when riding on 19-inch wheels and 5 more miles on 20-inch wheels."
"The 83.4-kilowatt-hour battery capacity is the same as before on all trims, as is the 200-kilowatt peak charging power, with BMW claiming between 88 and 108 miles of range can be added in 10 minutes from a powerful enough DC fast charger. The power output of the non-M-ified versions is also unchanged, with the rear-wheel-drive i4 eDrive40 delivering 335 hp, while the dual-motor i4 xDrive40 tops out at 396 hp."
New silicon carbide (SiC) inverters improve inverter efficiency and let the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 deliver over 300 miles per charge regardless of wheel and tire choice. With 18-inch wheels the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 estimates 333 miles (up 15 miles); with 19-inch wheels it estimates 307 miles (up 12 miles). The i4 M60 replaces the M50, using dual motors for a combined 593 horsepower and a 0–60 mph time of 3.6 seconds, while offering modest range gains versus its predecessor. Battery capacity remains 83.4 kWh and peak DC charging stays 200 kW with 88–108 miles added in 10 minutes. Non-M output stays 335 hp (eDrive40) and 396 hp (xDrive40), while some all-wheel-drive non-M range figures are reduced versus 2025.
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