The cost benefits of electric cars.
Electric vehicles have long been more than just an investment in the future. Today, they already offer a wide range of benefits that become increasingly persuasive with each new model generation. An electric vehicle is more expensive to buy than a comparably-sized combustion engine vehicle. However, over its entire service life, the total cost of ownership is lower.
Lower maintenance costs.
Compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, vehicles with an electric drive benefit from lower maintenance costs. They have no wearing parts, like air filters or spark plugs. There is no need to change the oil. Electric drive units generally require less maintenance over their service life.
Grants to subsidize the purchase price.
As part of the energy transition, the state is offering grants to replace old vehicles with new fully electric vehicles. The level of funding depends on the purchase price. Several BMW electric vehicles are eligible, depending on the model. Companies can also be entitled to this grant and to subsidies from local authorities.
Charge instead of refuelling.
Switching to electric vehicles (EVs) has never been more cost-effective. Learn the associated costs of owning an electric vehicle and how you can pay less in service and taxes.
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The everyday benefits of electric cars.
With a BMW electric vehicle, mobility is becoming easier and easier, especially in towns and cities.
Future-oriented driving.
You will experience immediate acceleration as electric drives respond much faster than combustion engines and do not have a manual transmission. This acceleration is usually greater in BMW electric vehicles than in our similarly priced vehicles with conventional drive systems, due to their more powerful engine specification.
Charing on the go.
Charge your electric vehicle flexibly on-the-go at one of 11,500 charging stations or 26,000 charging ports across Canada. It’s never been easier to plan your trip and drive confidently.
Relaxed charging at home.
Charge your electric vehicle overnight using your Level 2 BMW Flexible Fast Charger or BMW Wallbox. Save time and get peace of mind knowing you’re at full battery.
Batteries with an impressive service life.
Electric vehicle batteries have been developed with the greatest care. Their service life can be positively impacted by adapting your personal driving behaviour. Among other things, by maintaining the recommended 10-80% state of charge. Intelligent heat management adjusts the battery to the optimum operating temperature and prevents overheating.
The environmental impact of electric cars.
Improved carbon footprint.
Depending on the power mix used to charge them and their total mileage (km), electric vehicles can have a better carbon footprint over their entire life cycle compared to combustion engine vehicles. This is especially the case when they are charged with electricity from renewable energy sources during their use phase. One example of this is charging a vehicle from a photovoltaic system via a BMW Wallbox.
Extensive recycling.
We are developing batteries that can be separated into their individual materials. Even today, BMW battery cells are recycled by external recycling partners using state-of-the-art industrialised processes. Recovery rates depend on the material and process, although future improvements are expected to increase these rates. In a current development project, we are working on recovering materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt from BMW battery cells, and using this material to produce new cell materials.
Less noise, no exhaust fumes.
Electric vehicles are driven with no exhaust fumes and virtually no engine noise. As electric vehicles are locally emission-free, they have less of an impact on people and nature in their immediate vicinity.
The benefits of regenerative braking with electric cars.
Regenerative braking is also known as recuperation or energy recovery. In this process, kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy when the vehicle brakes. The range of an electric vehicle is dependent on driving behaviour and the route profile. A further benefit is less pollution caused by brake particle abrasion.
The wide range of BMW electric car models.
2025 BMW i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe
Electric Range[2]
393–428 km
DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)[3]
0:32 min
2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe
Electric Range[2]
475-512 km
DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)[3]
0:30 min
2025 BMW i4 M50 xDrive Gran Coupe
Electric Range[2]
365 - 430 km
DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)[3]
0:30 min
2025 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan
Electric Range[2]
399 - 428 km
DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)[3]
0:30 min
2025 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan
Electric Range[2]
385 - 407 km
DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)[3]
0:30 min
2025 BMW i7 xDrive60 Sedan
Electric Range[2]
476-500 km
DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)[3]
0:34 min
2025 BMW i7 M70 xDrive
Electric Range[2]
431-459 km
DC charging time (10-80% state of charge)[3]
0:34 min
Questions and answers about the benefits of electric vehicles.
All about electromobility.
Electric range.
Our electric cars have a range that easily allows you to travel longer distances. The route planner will show you where you can charge your car while on the road.
100% electric.
Drive dynamically, comfortably and, at the same time, locally emission-free. Prepare to be impressed by our fully electric cars with state-of-the-art technology and long ranges.
Plug-in hybrids: flexibly on the go.
BMW plug-in hybrid models combine the best of both worlds. You can drive locally emission-free with their electric drive over shorter distances or around town. And, as usual, their gasoline engine will support you on longer journeys.
[2] Range depends on various factors, in particular: individual driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, heating/air conditioning, pre-conditioning.
[3] The charging performance depends on the state of charge, ambient temperature, individual driving profile and use of auxiliary consumers. The ranges shown are based on the WLTP best case. The charging times apply to ambient temperatures of 23 degrees Celsius after a preceding drive and may differ depending on the usage behaviour.