Fully electric · 2024–
How much it costs to charge the BMW i4 eDrive35 restyling
67.1 kWh battery. Charging from 20 to 80% puts 40.3 kWh into the battery: see what it costs at home, how long it takes and what you pay at a public charger.
Irish price from €61,910 (list price including VAT and VRT, before the SEAI grant). (list price; check with the dealer)
Charging at home
Charging at home from 20 to 80%
On a 24-hour tariff, the time makes no difference: the same price at any hour. On a night rate, charge during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00; yours are on your bill). EV tariffs add an even cheaper window in the early hours.
| 24-hour (standard) €0.3300/kWh, typical 24-hour unit rate | 14.61 € |
| Night rate, night hours €0.1850/kWh, 23h00 to 8h00 | 8.19 € |
| Night rate, day hours €0.3450/kWh: avoid charging at these times | 15.28 € |
| Typical 24-hour rate €0.3300/kWh (there is no regulated tariff in Ireland) | 14.61 € |
With 16,000 km a year, always charging at home costs about €802 on a 24-hour tariff and €449 at the night rate: you save 352 € a year. Note: on a night rate the day rate is usually a little higher than the 24-hour rate, so it pays off most if you can also move other usage to the night. An EV tariff (such as Night Boost) is cheaper still in its short window.
Prices including 9% VAT, typical unit rates from Irish suppliers (with a new-customer discount), checked on 2026-10. Standing charge not included. Includes 10% charging losses.
How long it takes to charge from 20 to 80%
| Charger | Time |
|---|---|
| 3-pin plug (10 A, 2.3 kW) | 19 h 15 min |
| 16 A industrial socket or wallbox (3.7 kW) | 11 h 58 min |
| 7 kW home charger (32 A, 7.4 kW) | 5 h 59 min |
| Fast charger, from 10 to 80% (up to 180 kW) | 26 min |
Approximate times, losses included. On a fast charger, average power of 60% of the car’s maximum.
Public charging
At a public charger, the price depends on the operator and on your payment method or membership. With an estimated median price (€0.55/kWh on standard chargers and €0.68/kWh on fast chargers), charging from 20 to 80% costs about 22.14 € on a standard charger and 27.38 € on a fast charger.
Open the mapHow much 100 km costs
With the official consumption of 13.8 kWh/100 km (on the motorway, it is higher).
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge the BMW i4 eDrive35 restyling at home?
Charging from 20 to 80% (40.3 kWh into the battery) costs about 14.61 € on a 24-hour tariff and 8.19 € at the night rate, VAT and losses included.
When should I charge the BMW i4?
On a 24-hour tariff, at any time: the price is the same. On a night rate, during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00), when a unit costs roughly 45% less than during the day. On an EV tariff, in its short early-morning window (for example 2am–4am on Electric Ireland Night Boost), which is cheaper still.
How long does it take to charge the BMW i4 at home?
From 20 to 80%, about 11 h 58 min on a 3.7 kW socket or wallbox and 5 h 59 min on a 7 kW home charger.
How long does it take on a fast charger?
From 10 to 80%, about 26 min on a charger that delivers the car’s maximum 180 kW. Allow about 27.38 € from 20 to 80% at a public charger.
Other BMW i4 versions
- M60 xDrive 2025– · 81.2 kWh
- eDrive40 restyling 2024– · 81.3 kWh
- xDrive40 restyling 2024– · 81.1 kWh
- eDrive35 2022–2024 · 67.0 kWh
- M50 2021–2024 · 80.7 kWh
- eDrive40 2021–2024 · 80.7 kWh
Sources of the technical data: www.adac.de · www.adac.de · price: www.bmw.ie