eDrive35

eDrive40

xDrive40

The BMW i4 is a battery-electric gran coupe that competes directly with the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 in the premium EV segment. Built on a modified version of BMW's G26 platform, it retains the driving dynamics and interior refinement the brand is known for while offering four distinct trims from the entry-level eDrive35 to the 536-hp M50. Reviewers at Car and Driver and MotorTrend consistently single out its steering feel and chassis balance as rare strengths in the EV class, and its interior quality is widely considered a cut above most rivals at similar price points.

Steering and chassis tuning earn repeated praise from Car and Driver and MotorTrend as among the most engaging of any electric sedan, with rear-wheel-drive trims particularly rewarding

The eDrive40 delivers 318 miles of EPA-rated range, outpacing rivals like the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD on a single-motor setup

Interior material quality, fit and finish, and the curved iDrive 8 display are consistently rated above segment average by Edmunds and InsideEVs

The M50's 536 hp and 3.7-second 0-60 time offer legitimate performance-car credentials while retaining everyday usability

DC fast charging at up to 205 kW on compatible hardware allows reasonably competitive charge stops for a non-Tesla platform

iDrive 8 moves climate and vehicle controls into touch menus, a change Car and Driver and many buyers find reduces usability compared to physical controls

The M50 and xDrive40 AWD variants carry a range penalty, dropping to 269 and 287 miles respectively versus the 318-mile eDrive40

Starting at $53,400 for the eDrive35, the i4 is priced at a premium over functionally comparable rivals, and desirable options push real-world transaction prices significantly higher

Rear headroom is tight for taller passengers, a known limitation of the sloping gran coupe roofline noted in multiple long-term reviews

Dodge

Scat Pack

Charger Daytona EV

The Dodge Charger Daytona arrives as Stellantis's attempt to transplant muscle-car identity into an all-electric platform, targeting buyers who want performance credentials without abandoning the Charger nameplate. Built on the 800-volt STLA Large architecture, it offers two distinct personalities: the R/T at $59,995 balances range and usability, while the 670-hp Scat Pack chases straight-line dominance. Reviewers consistently highlight the synthetic exhaust sound system and aggressive styling as deliberate moves to retain traditional Dodge buyers, though reception to those choices has been polarizing.

Scat Pack delivers 0-60 in 3.3 seconds and 670 hp, placing it among the quickest muscle cars in any segment regardless of powertrain

800-volt architecture enables faster DC fast charging compared to most competing EVs on 400-volt platforms

R/T offers 308 miles of EPA-rated range, competitive with rivals like the Mustang Mach-E and Kia EV6 at a similar price point

Exterior design is broadly praised by reviewers at MotorTrend and Car and Driver as one of the more visually distinctive and cohesive EV bodies on the market

Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system provides driver-selectable interior and exterior sound, giving the car a tactile identity most EVs deliberately avoid

Scat Pack's EPA range drops to 241 miles, a significant reduction from the R/T's 308 miles given the $13,195 price premium for the higher trim

Interior quality and infotainment execution have drawn criticism from Edmunds and Car and Driver reviewers as not fully matching the $60,000-plus price positioning

DC fast charging speed, while benefiting from 800-volt architecture, has not matched the peak rates Hyundai and Kia achieve on the same voltage standard in real-world testing

Synthetic sound system, though optional, has divided buyers and reviewers who see it as either an essential character trait or an unconvincing substitute for a combustion engine

	BMW i4	Dodge Charger Daytona EV
Body type	sedan	sedan
Trims	4	2
Starting price	$53,400	$59,995
Max EPA range	318 mi	308 mi
Max power	536 hp	670 hp
Quickest 0–60	3.7 s	3.3 s
Federal tax credit	Not eligible	Not eligible
Drive options	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD
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BMW i4 vs. Dodge Charger Daytona EV