Comparison
BMW i4 vs Chevrolet Silverado
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado 318 mi vs 492 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $69,495
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 44 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Silverado 4.5 vs 4.8
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado
492 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado
$141/mi vs $182/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 499 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | EV 8WT |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $69,495 |
| Range | 318 mi | 492 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 499 Wh/mi • 2 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 215 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Truck |
| DC max | 250 kW | 350 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 19 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 44 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 84 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 103 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 141 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 106 mph |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 10,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if you want the longer rated range (492 mi vs 318 mi).
- Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 44 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Silverado looks better ($141/mi vs $182/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.5 vs 4.8).
BMW i44.5 Chevrolet Silverado4.8 250 kW30 min 350 kW44 min
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