i4 vs Model 3 range
On rated range the Model 3 leads by 48 km. At 120 km/h the Model 3 pulls ahead by about 25 km. The Model 3 uses less energy per 100 km, which also means lower charging costs.
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i4 rated
536 km
Model 3 rated
584 km
i4 120 km/h
441 km
Model 3 120 km/h
466 km
i4 −20°C
348 km
Model 3 −20°C
380 km
Dashed line: Ottawa–Toronto 450 km
Range side by side
| BMW i4 | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Longest-range version | eDrive40 (18-inch wheels) | Long Range RWD |
| Rated range | 536 km | 584 km |
| Highway at 120 km/h | 441 km | 466 km |
| Winter at 0°C | 466 km | 508 km |
| Winter at −20°C | 348 km | 380 km |
| Energy use (kWh/100 km) | 17.7 | 15.3 |
| Level 2 full charge | 9 h | 12 h |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Every i4 version
| Version | Rated |
|---|---|
| eDrive40 (18-inch wheels) | 536 km |
| eDrive40 (19-inch wheels) | 494 km |
| xDrive40 (18-inch wheels) | 462 km |
| M60 xDrive (19-inch wheels) | 447 km |
Every Model 3 version
| Version | Rated |
|---|---|
| Long Range RWD | 584 km |
| Long Range AWD | 550 km |
| Performance | 478 km |
i4 range in kmFull detailModel 3 range in kmFull detaili4 winter rangeEstimatesModel 3 winter rangeEstimates
Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026). Comparison uses each model's longest-range version.