Cost to Charge a BMW i4 in Oregon

$12.62 for a full charge at 16.32¢/kWh — $5.03 per 100 miles, about $603 a year.

Charging details

Oregon residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

BMW i4 in Oregon

$12.62 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$5.03
Per mile
$0.05
Per year
$603
vs petrol / yr
$1,031
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a BMW i4
Item Energy Cost
This charge 77.3 kWh $12.62
Full charge (0–100%) 77.3 kWh $12.62
Per 100 miles 30.8 kWh $5.03
Per year (12,000 mi) 3696.0 kWh $603
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $1,031

What charging actually costs here

Filling a BMW i4 from empty in Oregon costs $12.62. The car draws 77.3 kWh from the wall for a full 251-mile charge, and Oregon residential electricity averages 16.32¢ per kWh. That works out at $5.03 per 100 miles, or $0.05 a mile.

Oregon is cheaper than average: 16.32¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 26 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $10.14 to fill in Nevada and $40.76 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 2.7× cheaper per mile: $5.03 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $1,031 saved.

Similar EVs in Oregon

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Oregon
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Genesis GV60 30.6 kWh $15.28 $599
Lucid Gravity 31.1 kWh $22.84 $609
Volvo EX30 31.1 kWh $12.84 $609
Nissan Leaf 30.4 kWh $7.39 $595
Hyundai Ioniq 5 30 kWh $15.57 $588
Volkswagen ID.4 29.8 kWh $14.15 $584

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a BMW i4 in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Iowa 15.93 $12.32 $589
Texas 15.94 $12.32 $589
Missouri 16.22 $12.54 $599
Georgia 16.36 $12.65 $605
Alabama 16.40 $12.68 $606
Colorado 17.13 $13.24 $633

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a BMW i4 in Oregon?
$12.62 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 77.3 kWh at the wall and Oregon residential electricity averages 16.32¢ per kWh.
How much does a BMW i4 cost per mile in Oregon?
About $0.05 a mile, or $5.03 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $603 of electricity.
Is charging a BMW i4 cheaper than petrol in Oregon?
Yes — 2.7 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $5.03 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $1,031 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the BMW i4 at 251 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 30.8 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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