Comparison
BMW i4 vs Rivian EDV500/7
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i4 318 mi vs 161 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $83,500
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 8.7 vs 0
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
BMW i4
318 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $83,500 |
| Range | 318 mi | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Van |
| DC max | 250 kW | 220 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 519 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i4 if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 161 mi).
- Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $519/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (8.7 vs 0).
BMW i48.7 Rivian EDV500/70 250 kW30 min 220 kW35 min
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