How much does the 2025 BMW i4 cost?

Prices have softened 15.75% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 643 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare. If you find a listing below $49,360.51, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 BMW i4 a good car?

Yes — 5/5 from users and 7.83/10 from experts. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel and Technology.

The 2025 BMW i4 stands out as an upscale electric car with a distinctive four-door sportback shape, a rear hatch, and room for four adults, even if that space is snug. It also brings subtle design updates, a new infotainment system, and Plug & Charge convenience for this model year.

The trade-offs are clear: the styling is polarizing, entry and exit can be difficult, and the back seat is cramped. Even so, you’re looking at a compelling EV if you want something practical, engaging, and distinctly premium.

Good and great deals percentage: 33.9%

Is the 2025 BMW i4 reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The i4 is described as having top-notch reliability, and BMW’s engineering approach helps turn the 4 Series Gran Coupe platform into a competitive EV. The car also pairs that with strong technology and useful everyday packaging, which supports confidence in ownership.

Its performance and efficiency balance is especially appealing in the least powerful version, which is also the most efficient and offers the longest driving range. BMW’s Plug & Charge convenience also makes charging simpler in day-to-day use.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about the core EV hardware and more about choosing a well-kept example with the right equipment and condition.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 BMW i4?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.9% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with multiple option packages. Focus on overall condition, interior wear, and whether the car’s equipment matches how you plan to use it.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The i4’s styling is distinctive, and the interior can feel cold and technical unless you choose warmer materials and trim. The test car’s perforated Sensatec artificial leather felt convincing enough that an upgrade may not be necessary.
• Powertrain: The single-motor rear-wheel-drive version is the most efficient and offers the longest range, while dual-motor versions add more speed and all-wheel-drive traction. The least powerful version still delivers strong everyday performance.
• Safety package: Every i4 gets Active Driving Assistant with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, active blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, a driver monitoring system, and BMW Assist eCall. Driving Assistance Package adds adaptive cruise control, while Driving Assistance Professional Package adds Active Driving Assistant Pro and Extended Traffic Jam Assistant.
• Infotainment: The car uses a 12.3-inch driver display and a 14.9-inch touchscreen under BMW Curved Display, with iDrive 8.5, Quick Select, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. It also adds Augmented View and Plug & Charge convenience.
• Fuel efficiency: The eDrive40 can return 318 miles of range and 30 kWh/100 miles with standard 18-inch wheels, or 295 miles of range and 32 kWh/100 miles with 19-inch wheels. BMW also estimates 5.5 seconds to 60 mph for this version.

Which 2025 BMW i4 trim should I buy?

The 2025 BMW i4 is offered in 3 trim levels: eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The eDrive40 is the best all-around choice if you want the longest range, the best efficiency, and traditional rear-wheel-drive character. It gives up the extra speed and all-wheel-drive traction of the dual-motor versions.
• Sweet-spot trim: The xDrive40 is the better pick if you want more traction and stronger all-weather confidence without jumping all the way to the performance-focused model.
• Premium/top trim: The M50 is the most performance-oriented choice, with dual-motor AWD and the strongest acceleration in the lineup.

BMW’s standard Active Driving Assistant is a strong baseline, and the available Driving Assistance Professional Package adds the most advanced driver-assistance features.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 BMW i4?

The market looks moderate, so you can shop selectively without expecting every listing to be a bargain.

• Deal availability: 33.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 643 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 15.75% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 94.9% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $49,360.51, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 BMW i4's resale value?

The current average of $49,347 sits slightly below last year's $58,572.

That price movement suggests the market has cooled, which can help you buy more selectively now. For a future seller, it also means you should pay close attention to purchase price and condition, since both will matter when it’s time to resell.

The i4’s strong technology, distinctive packaging, and premium appeal should help it stay desirable with shoppers who want an upscale EV. If you buy well and keep the car in good shape, you’re in a better position to protect value later.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2025 BMW i4 safe?

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

BMW equips every i4 with Active Driving Assistant, which includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, active blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert. Automatic high-beam headlights, a driver monitoring system, and BMW Assist eCall are standard as well.

A Driving Assistance Package adds adaptive cruise control, while the Driving Assistance Professional Package adds Active Driving Assistant Pro and Extended Traffic Jam Assistant. That package brings lane-centering assist, lane-change assist, evasive steering assist, and emergency stop assist, plus hands-free driving on limited-access highways at speeds under 40 mph.

During testing, the lane-keeping system sometimes misread pavement scars as lane lines, and automatic braking occasionally mistook parked cars for obstacles. Those are worth keeping in mind if you’re comparing driver-assistance behavior across used examples.

Should I buy a 2025 BMW i4 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 33.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.9% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 15.75% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2025 model year adds subtle design updates, a new infotainment system, and Plug & Charge convenience.

The bottom line: If you want the most current version of the i4’s tech and convenience features, the 2025 model is the one to target. If your priority is simply finding the best value, a nearby model year may be worth comparing, but the 2025’s softened pricing and strong inventory make it a sensible place to shop.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.