BMW electric cars

The longest-range BMW EV on sale is the BMW i3 50 xDrive, with an estimated 715 km of real-world driving. Every BMW model page shows the full variant-by-variant range breakdown.

The most affordable BMW EV with a current price in our database is the BMW iX1 eDrive20, from €46,405 (VAT included, NL market). Local pricing differs between Germany, the Netherlands and the UK.

The quickest-charging BMW model is the BMW i3 50 xDrive: an estimated 20 minutes from 10–80% at a powerful DC charger, sustaining about 230 kW. Slower models in the range take longer — each model page lists times at 50, 150 and 350 kW chargers.

BMW has 13 electric model lines in the PlugSphere database, 11 of them currently on sale. Counts update as new models launch and old ones are discontinued.

Like other modern EVs, BMW packs are built to outlast the industry-standard warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km to at least 70% capacity — fleet telemetry puts average degradation near 1.8–2% a year, so around 80% typically remains after a decade. BMW's lineup in our database uses NCM chemistry.

Out of warranty, budget roughly €100–180 per kWh plus labour: BMW's packs span 65.2–112.5 kWh in our database, which works out to approximately €6,500–€20,300 for a full pack. Inside the 8-year battery warranty a defective pack is replaced free, and partial module repairs are often far cheaper.

BMW's models in our database use NCM batteries, so 80% is the kinder daily charging target — save 100% charges for the days you need maximum range. LFP-equipped cars are the exception that tolerates daily full charges.

There is no independent brand-by-brand failure index, but the fundamentals are measurable: BMW covers its packs with the industry-standard 8-year warranty, and EV batteries across all brands show low failure rates with gradual, predictable capacity loss rather than sudden death. BMW uses proven NCM chemistry across its range. Check each model page for its exact chemistry and battery size.