Comparison
BMW i4 vs Chevrolet Blazer EV
eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) vs FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range BMW i4 333 mi vs 312 mi
Best value Chevrolet Blazer EV $44,700 vs $57,900
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 38 min
5-yr energy BMW i4 $4,400 vs $5,000
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
BMW i4
333 mi vs 312 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$143/mi vs $174/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
285 Wh/mi vs 323 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i4
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Chevrolet Blazer EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | FWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $44,700 (better) |
| Range | 333 mi (better) | 312 mi |
| Efficiency | 285 Wh/mi • 3.51 mi/kWh (better) | 323 Wh/mi • 3.1 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min (better) | 38 min |
| Roadtrip score | 81.3 (better) | 64.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi (better) | 73 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 174 $/mi | 143 $/mi (better) |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 25 cu ft (better) |
Pick the BMW i4 if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 30 vs 38 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,400 vs $5,000 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Chevrolet Blazer EV if…
- You want the lower price: $44,700 vs $57,900 to start, $13,200 less.
- You haul gear: 25 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the BMW i4.
5-year energy cost: BMW i4 vs Chevrolet Blazer EV
| Charging mix | BMW i4 | Chevrolet Blazer EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 285 Wh/mi | 323 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,250 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,400 | $5,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,100 | $10,350 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| BMW i4 | Chevrolet Blazer EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 226 mi | 212 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 198 mi | 186 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 min | about 75 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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