How Long Does It Take to Charge a BMW i4 M50?
The 2024 BMW i4 M50 (81 kWh usable) charges from 10% to 80% in about 5 h 44 min on a 48 A Level 2 home charger and roughly 31 minutes at a DC fast charger. Full times for every charger type below.
BMW i4 M50 charging time by charger type
| Charger | 10% → 80% | 0% → 100% | Miles/hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 — standard outlet (120 V, 12 A) | 50 h 38 min | 72 h 19 min | ~4 mi/h |
| Level 2 — 32 A home charger (7.7 kW) | 8 h 11 min | 11 h 41 min | ~23 mi/h |
| Level 2 — 48 A home charger (11.5 kW)limited by the car's 11 kW onboard charger | 5 h 44 min | 8 h 11 min | ~33 mi/h |
| DC fast charging (up to 200 kW)manufacturer estimate; power tapers past 80% | ~31 min | not recommended | — |
AC times include charging losses (~10% on Level 2, ~20% on Level 1). Cold weather, preconditioning, and the battery's state can stretch these figures. Charging past 80% is slow on DC and gentler on the battery when done on AC at home.
Frequently asked questions
On a Level 2 home charger, the 2024 BMW i4 M50 (81 kWh usable) takes about 5 h 44 min to go from 10% to 80% — its onboard charger accepts up to 11 kW AC. A full 0-100% charge takes about 8 h 11 min. On a standard 120 V outlet (Level 1), a full charge takes roughly 72 h 19 min — Level 1 is a trickle, best for topping up.
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