2023 BMW i4 eDrive35
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- Photo: BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport (G26) front by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW i4 eDrive 40 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW i4 (G26) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2026-08 BMW i4 rear-right-side by Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW G26E i4 Mocha Vernasca Leather (10) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 is a 281-hp electric with a single-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $51,400 MSRP and is rated at 113 mpg combined.
It makes 281 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 115 mpg city and 111 mpg highway (113 mpg combined).
The i4 measures 188.5 inches long on a 112.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Liftback |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $51,400 |
| MSRP with Destination | $52,395 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5th-gen electric synchronous motor, rear-wheel drive |
| Horsepower | 281 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 115 MPG |
| Highway | 111 MPG |
| Combined | 113 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Electric |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-joint spring strut |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link |
| Turning Diameter | 41 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7.5x18 |
| Wheels Rear | 7.5x18 |
| Tires Front | 225/50R18 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188.5 in |
| Width | 72.9 in |
| Height | 57 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in |
| Front Track | 62.6 in |
| Rear Track | 63.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
7 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW I4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 23, 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 25V395000
Jul 16, 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Consequence: Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 25V470000
Jun 28, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Consequence: An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V449000
Apr 26, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V295000
Feb 23, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
Consequence: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V118000
Jan 25, 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Consequence: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V026000
Dec 20, 2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Consequence: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V944000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 BMW I4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.