BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
BMW |
Volkswagen |
| Model |
i4 eDrive40 2025 |
ID. Buzz LWB |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Electric Minivan / MPV |
| Trims |
eDrive35, eDrive40, xDrive40, M50 |
Pro S, GTX (performance trim) |
| Release Date |
July 2025 |
2024 (Europe), 2025 (USA) |
| Status |
Available |
Upcoming (USA) / On Sale (EU) |
| Made In |
Germany |
Hanover, Germany |
| Body Type |
Coupe (Fastback) |
Minivan / MPV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
4 years / 50,000 miles |
4 years / 50,000 miles (estimated, USA) |
| Colors |
Standard: Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Mineral White, etc. Optional: Individual paints (e.g., Dravit Grey, Tanzanite Blue). |
Candy White, Energetic Orange, Lime Yellow, Bay Leaf Green, Starlight Blue, Mono Silver, Deep Black, Two-tone options |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Single Electric Motor |
Rear-mounted (Pro), Dual-motor AWD (GTX) |
| Horsepower |
335 hp |
282 hp (Pro), 335 hp (GTX) |
| Torque |
317 lb-ft |
406 lb-ft (GTX) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds |
0–60 mph in ~5.5 sec (GTX), ~7.5 sec (Pro) |
| Top Speed |
118 mph |
99 mph (limited) |
| Range |
300 miles |
260–285 miles (EPA est.) |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
RWD (Pro), AWD (GTX) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (NMC) |
Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity |
83.9 kWh |
85 kWh usable (91 kWh gross) |
| Power Consumption |
3.4 mi/kWh |
22–24 kWh/100 mi (est.) |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
0-100% in 8.5 hrs |
11 kW AC |
| Supercharging Speed |
200 kW (10-80% in 30 mins) |
N/A (VW uses CCS) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
200 kW |
Up to 200 kW |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
30-35 miles/hr |
180 miles in 30 min (DC fast) |
| Charging Time |
8 hours |
10%–80% in ~25–30 minutes (DC fast) |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS Combo (DC Fast Charge) + J1772 (AC) |
CCS (USA), CCS/Type 2 (EU) |
| Home Charging Options |
Included: 11 kW Level 2 charger (NEMA 14-50 plug) Optional: BMW Wallbox (up to 11 kW) Portable: 120V trickle charger (included) |
Level 2 Wallbox, Standard Outlet |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11 kW (48A, AC) |
11 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
188.3 in (4,783 mm) |
4,962 mm (195.3 in) |
| Width |
72.9 in (1,852 mm) |
1,985 mm (78.1 in) |
| Height |
56.8 in (1,443 mm) |
1,927 mm (75.9 in) |
| Wheelbase |
112.4 in (2,856 mm) |
3,239 mm (127.5 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
5.1 in (130 mm) |
6.3 in (est.) |
| Cargo Space |
10.0 cu ft |
Up to ~2,469 L (~87 cu ft, seats folded) |
| Curb Weight |
4,540 lbs (2,060 kg) |
5,200 lbs (est.) |
| No. of Doors |
4 Doors |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 Seater |
7 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy wheels |
Alloy wheels |
| Wheel Size |
18-inch or 19-inch Optional |
19"–21" |
| Front Tire |
245/45 R18 |
235/50 R19 (base) |
| Rear Tire |
255/45 R18 |
255/45 R19 (base) |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
Electric power steering |
| Transmission |
Single-Speed Automatic |
Single-speed automatic (EV) |
| Turning Radius |
19.4 ft (5.9 m) |
36 ft (est.) |
| Gear Box |
Direct drive |
Single reduction gear |
| Front Suspension |
Double Wishbone |
MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-Link |
Multi-link independent |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
No (but includes Driving Assistance Professional Package with similar features) |
No (but has VW IQ.Drive ADAS) |
| Navigation System |
Yes (with live traffic updates) |
Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes (part of Driving Assistance Professional Package) |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
3-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
Yes (USB-C) |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
No |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Yes (electrochromic smart glass option) Y |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Yes (wireless) |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes (wireless) |
| Touchscreen |
14.9-inch Curved Touchscreen |
12.9-inch infotainment display |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
10 (standard), 16 (optional Harman Kardon Premium Audio) |
10 (Harman Kardon premium system optional) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative Braking + Disc Brakes |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Discs |
Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Solid Discs |
Disc |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
8 Airbags |
Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt |
3-Point Belts |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes |
360° camera system |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No |
No (urban focus) |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Optional |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |