BMW i4 vs KIA EV5
How the BMW i4 and the KIA EV5 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BMW i4 | KIA EV5 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 305 mi | 314 mi |
| Usable battery | 84.3 kWh | 81.4 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 16.1 kWh/100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BMW i4 | KIA EV5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 202 mi | 208 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 290 mi | 298 mi |
| Motorway | 238 mi | 245 mi |
| City | 329 mi | 339 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- KIA EV5
- Further in winter
- KIA EV5
- More efficient
- BMW i4
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BMW i4 or the KIA EV5?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BMW i4 is rated 305 mi and the KIA EV5 314 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 202 mi from the BMW i4 and 208 mi from the KIA EV5.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.