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Benefits of electric cars

THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC CARS.

Cost planning. Everyday use. Environmental impact.

Electric vehicles have long been more than just an investment in the future. They offer a wide range of advantages that become increasingly effective with each new model generation. An electric vehicle may be more expensive to buy than a comparably-sized combustion engine vehicle, but over its entire service life, the total cost of ownership can be lower.

The cost benefits of electric cars.

The environmental impact of electric cars.

Benefits of electric vehicles Recycling

Battery recycling.

Lithium-ion batteries of all BMW fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the US are recycled through BMW Group’s partnership with Redwood Materials. In the future, the goal of BMW Group is to go beyond recycling to reclaim raw materials to build new batteries.

BMW electric car overview

Less noise, zero emissions.

Electric vehicles are driven with no exhaust fumes and virtually no engine noise. Electric vehicles are zero-emission vehicles and therefore have less of an impact on people and nature in their immediate vicinity.

Benefits of electric vehicles BMW Financial Services

Leasing offers.

With BMW, our leasing offers are as attractive and customizable as the vehicles themselves. Find custom lease offers with low monthly payments, protection packages, and other financial services that suit your needs. All streamlined through BMW.

The everyday benefits of electric cars.

Benefits of electric vehicles Future-oriented driving

Hyper-responsive driving.

Electric drives respond much faster than combustion engines and do not have a manual transmission. Acceleration is also usually greater in BMW electric vehicles than in our similarly priced vehicles with conventional drive systems, due to their more powerful engine specification.

BMW electric vehicles easier charging

Flexible public charging.

As a BMW ChargingNetwork customer, you'll have access to thousands of charging stations across North America, including DC fast chargers which help on longer journeys. The charge-optimized route planner in the vehicle automatically searches for the best and fastest charging options along your route.

BMW electric vehicles Home charging

Easy charging at home.

Every BMW electric vehicle comes equipped with the Flexible Fast Charger, a portable charger compatible with any 120V household outlet and 240V outlet (adapters included). Or, opt for the available BMW Wallbox, a 9.6kW charger that can be installed in your garage or outdoor space.

BMW driving in an HOV lane

HOV lane access.

Get there faster every day. You may be eligible for HOV lane access with a single occupant, as well as toll savings in select states. And you might be eligible to receive preferential parking while charging.

Benefits of electric vehicles Battery service life

Batteries with an impressive lifespan.

BMW electric batteries have been developed with the expert care and innovation. Their service life can be optimized by adapting your personal driving behavior—for example, by maintaining the recommended 10-80% state of charge. Intelligent heat management adjusts the battery to the optimum operating temperature and prevents overheating.

Benefits of electric vehicles Energy recovery

Regenerative braking.

Regenerative braking is also known as recuperation or energy recovery. In this process, kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy when the vehicle brakes. The range of an electric vehicle is dependent on driving behavior and the route profile.

Compare BMW electric cars.

    • i4 eDrive40

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

      $57,900 
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      295-318 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:30 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      88-99 mi 

    • i4 xDrive40

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

      $62,300 
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      268-387 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:30 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      82-88 mi 

    • i4 M50

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

      $70,700 
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      227-269 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:30 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      99-117 mi 

    • i5 eDrive40

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

      $67,100
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov. 
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      278-310 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:30 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      120-130 mi 

    • i5 xDrive40

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

       $70,100 
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov. 
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      259-278 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:30 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      108-148 mi 

    • i5 M60

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

       $84,100 
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      239-253 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:30 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      75-80 mi 

    • i7 eDrive50

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

       $105,700 
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      301-314 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:34 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      85-88 mi 

    • i7 xDrive60

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

       $124,200 
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      296-311 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:34 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      82-87 mi 

    • i7 M70

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

       $168,500 
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      267-285 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:34 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      72-80 mi 

    • iX xDrive45

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

       $75,150 
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      279-312 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:34 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      70-78 mi

    • iX xDrive60

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

       $88,500 
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      315-340 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:35 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      79-89 mi

    • iX M70

    • Starting MSRP

      Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for vehicle as shown does not necessarily represent the dealer’s actual sale price and does not include destination & handling fee, tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value. Dealer sets actual price. Please consult your selected dealer. Starting MSRP may vary as a result of equipment capacity restrictions.

       $111,500 
    • Electric Range

      Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA's testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
      EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.

      283-302 mi 

    • DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)

      Time displayed assumes vehicle charges at its maximum charge rate.

      0:35 min 

    • Range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging

      All ranges depicted are estimated calculations. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, battery charge level when charging begins, and outside temperatures.

      79-89 mi

Frequently asked questions about the benefits of electric vehicles.

More about electromobility.

BMW electric car electric range

Electric range.

Our electric cars have ranges that allow you to travel longer distances. The in-car navigation will show you where you can charge your car while on the road.

BMW electric car overview

All-electric vehicles.

Drive dynamically, comfortably and, at the same time, gasoline-free. Prepare to be impressed by our fully electric cars with state-of-the-art technology and long ranges.

BMW plug-in hybrid

Plug-in hybrids.

BMW plug-in hybrid models combine the best of both worlds. You can drive short distances or around town with their electric drive, while the combustion engine will support you on longer journeys.