Comparison
BMW i4 vs Rivian EDV500/7
eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) vs EDV500: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range BMW i4 333 mi vs 161 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $79,900
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy BMW i4 $4,400 vs $7,700
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
BMW i4
333 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$174/mi vs $496/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
285 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 (better) | $79,900 |
| Range | 333 mi (better) | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 285 Wh/mi • 3.51 mi/kWh (better) | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Van |
| DC max | 205 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min (better) | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 81.3 (better) | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 174 $/mi (better) | 496 $/mi |
Pick the BMW i4 if…
- You want the lower price: $57,900 vs $79,900 to start, $22,000 less.
- You drive long days: 333 vs 161 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,400 vs $7,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
Pick the Rivian EDV500/7 if…
- None of the specs we track favor it by a meaningful margin. Choose it for price offers, dealer access, or features outside this table.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the BMW i4.
5-year energy cost: BMW i4 vs Rivian EDV500/7
| Charging mix | BMW i4 | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 285 Wh/mi | 497 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,250 | $5,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,400 | $7,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,100 | $15,900 |
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 | Rivian EDV500/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 226 mi | 109 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 198 mi | 96 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 5 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 min | about 175 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.
Related comparisons
All comparisons Mercedes-Benz EQE BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE • Rivian EDV500/7 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE ›
Hyundai Ioniq6 BMW i4 vs Hyundai Ioniq6 • Rivian EDV500/7 vs Hyundai Ioniq6 ›
BMW i5 BMW i4 vs BMW i5 • Rivian EDV500/7 vs BMW i5 ›
Audi A6 e-tron BMW i4 vs Audi A6 e-tron • Rivian EDV500/7 vs Audi A6 e-tron ›
Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo BMW i4 vs Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo • Rivian EDV500/7 vs Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo ›
Ford E-Transit BMW i4 vs Ford E-Transit • Rivian EDV500/7 vs Ford E-Transit ›
Volkswagen ID.Buzz BMW i4 vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz • Rivian EDV500/7 vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz ›
Rivian R1S BMW i4 vs Rivian R1S • Rivian EDV500/7 vs Rivian R1S ›