How Long Does It Take to Charge a BMW i4?

Answer
8 h 13 min 0→100% on a 48 A Level 2

With its 81.3 kWh battery and 11 kW onboard charger, the BMW i4 takes about 8 h 13 min to charge from empty to full on a 48 A (11.5 kW) Level 2 home charger. On a DC fast charger that can deliver its full 205 kW, 10% to 80% takes about 34 min. BMW quotes 34 min for 10–80%.

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    BMW i4 charging time on every charger

    Charging time (10% → 80%)
    Level 1 · 120 V outlet45 h 10 min
    Public Level 2 · 7.2 kW8 h 47 min
    Level 2 home · 32 A (7.7 kW)8 h 13 min
    Level 2 home · 40 A (9.6 kW)6 h 35 min
    Level 2 home · 48 A (11.5 kW)5 h 45 min
    Level 2 · 80 A (19.2 kW)5 h 45 min
    DC fast · 50 kW1 h 08 min
    DC fast · 150 kW34 min
    Tesla Supercharger V3 · 250 kW34 min
    DC ultra-fast · 350 kW34 min
    ChargerPower the car gets10→80%20→80%0→100%
    Level 1 · 120 V outlet1.4 kW45 h 10 min38 h 43 min≈ 2.7 days
    Public Level 2 · 7.2 kW7.2 kW8 h 47 min7 h 32 min12 h 33 min
    Level 2 home · 32 A (7.7 kW)7.7 kW8 h 13 min7 h 02 min11 h 44 min
    Level 2 home · 40 A (9.6 kW)9.6 kW6 h 35 min5 h 39 min9 h 25 min
    Level 2 home · 48 A (11.5 kW)11.0 kW5 h 45 min4 h 56 min8 h 13 min
    Level 2 · 80 A (19.2 kW)11.0 kW5 h 45 min4 h 56 min8 h 13 min
    DC fast · 50 kW50.0 kW1 h 08 min59 min1 h 49 min
    DC fast · 150 kW150.0 kW34 min31 min1 h 09 min
    Tesla Supercharger V3 · 250 kW205.0 kW34 min31 min1 h 09 min
    DC ultra-fast · 350 kW205.0 kW34 min31 min1 h 09 min

    Estimates for the eDrive40 Gran Coupe (2026). AC times include about 10% charging losses; DC times follow a typical charging curve calibrated to the maker's figure where one is published. Cold batteries charge slower.

    BMW i4 charging specs

    SpecValue
    Battery (used for the math)81.3 kWh
    Max AC (onboard charger)11 kW
    Max DC fast charging205 kW
    Official DC time34 min (10→80%)
    EPA range333 mi
    Charging portCCS1

    Source: www.bmwusa.com

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does a BMW i4 take to charge on a regular 120 V outlet?

    About ≈ 2.7 days from 0% to 100% on Level 1 (1.4 kW). That adds roughly 5 miles per hour, so it only works if you drive little.

    How long does a BMW i4 take to charge from 20% to 80% at home?

    About 4 h 56 min on a 48 A Level 2 charger and 7 h 02 min on a 32 A (7.7 kW) charger.

    What is the maximum charging speed of the BMW i4?

    205 kW on DC fast chargers and 11 kW on AC. A home charger rated above 11 kW will not charge it any faster.

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