BMW

i4 eDrive35

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Premium electric saloon with sporty handling and rapid DC charging.

BMW i4 eDrive35 — electric car Ireland 2026
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€54,500 After SEAI grants
483km WLTP ~390km real-world
483WLTP range km70kWh battery
390Real range kmIrish conditions est.
185Max DC kWFast charging
5.7s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€54,500Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity70 kWh
WLTP range483 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~390 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)5.7s
Top speed190 km/h
Torque430 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate185 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity470 L
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,783 mm
Width1,852 mm
Height1,448 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 100,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range483km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~390km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

BMW highlights

🖥️
iDrive with BMW OS 9
Curved display, natural language voice control, OTA updates
🔋
eDrive battery tech
Optimised NMC cells with active thermal management
🌐
Digital Charging Service
In-car access to 400,000+ public chargers across Europe

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€58,000
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
Net price after grants€54,500

💡 Total savings of €3,500. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€522
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,065
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,178/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the i4 costs approximately €522 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 i4 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
i4 eDrive35 70kWh · 483km €58,000€54,500
i4 eDrive40
Most Popular
83kWh · 590km €65,500
i4 M50 xDrive
Performance
83kWh · 520km €82,500

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 i4 on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 130km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 170km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 80km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 130km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 7+ days between home charges

Based on ~390km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the i4 right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 470L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)❌ Not rated for towing
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €3,500 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Executive commuting.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~10h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~7h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~59min
🚀 185kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~16min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. BMW's Digital Charging Service app manages public charging across 400,000+ chargers in Europe including all major Irish networks.

BMW's Digital Charging Service integrates public charging management directly into the iDrive navigation system — the car routes you to available chargers and pre-conditions the battery for optimal charging speed en route.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,783 mm
Width1,852 mm
Height1,448 mm
Boot capacity470 L
TowingNot rated
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 100,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 100,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — BMW i4 eDrive35

The BMW i4 eDrive35 has an Irish list price of €58,000 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500, the net cost is approximately €54,500. The range starts from €58,000 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The BMW i4 eDrive35 has a WLTP official range of 483km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 390km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The BMW i4 eDrive35 qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the BMW i4 eDrive35 is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €522. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,065. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
BMW offers a 3-year / unlimited mileage vehicle warranty in Ireland, with high-voltage battery coverage for 8 years / 160,000km (minimum 70% capacity retention). BMW has a comprehensive dealer and certified EV service network across Ireland.
The BMW i4 eDrive35 supports up to 185kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 10 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 59 minutes. At the maximum 185kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 16 minutes.
The BMW i4 eDrive35 uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the BMW i4 eDrive35 is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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