2026 BMW i4: Solon Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 BMW i4 at a Glance
Three trims for 2026, all riding on the same 83.9 kWh battery. eDrive40 starts at $57,900 (rear-wheel drive, up to 333 miles of range). xDrive40 starts at $62,300 (dual-motor AWD, 396 hp). M60 starts at $70,700 and is the quick one, up to 593 hp, 0-60 in 3.6 seconds. Add $1,175 for destination on any of them. A new silicon-carbide inverter is why the eDrive40 clears 300 miles regardless of wheel size this year, and the old M50 badge is gone; BMW renamed the top trim M60 and gave it more power at the same time. Every 2026 i4 gets wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, the Curved Display, and a Seal & Drive Tire Kit standard. All three trims are on the ground, or orderable, at BMW Cleveland in Solon.
An electric sedan for a real Northeast Ohio winter
Solon sits far enough from the lake that it dodges the worst of the snow squalls that dump on Cleveland's east side, but I-480 and the Turnpike still turn into a slush trench every January regardless, and cold eats into an EV's range before the first pothole ever does. BMW's fix for 2026, at least partly, is a battery that holds more usable energy per charge without physically getting bigger. Silicon-carbide inverters on the eDrive40 and M60 wring more miles out of the same 81.2 kWh usable pack, and BMW says flat out the eDrive40 should clear 300 miles no matter which wheels you pick. That's a real buffer when a Solon commute meets a 10-degree morning and a cabin heater running full blast. Inside, every 2026 i4 gets the Curved Display, a 12.3-inch cluster flowing into a 14.9-inch touchscreen, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard across the board. There's no wired option, for what it's worth, so plan around that if you're used to plugging in.
BMW Cleveland has been a family-owned dealership on Kruse Dr in Solon for roughly 35 years now, serving Cleveland, Aurora, Hudson, Bedford, Beachwood, and the rest of Northeast Ohio, and keeps its new inventory posted live. That matters more than it sounds like on an EV, where one specific color-and-wheel combo can be allocation-limited even when the trim itself is easy to find.
What actually changed for 2026
Biggest news is the name change up top. What used to be the M50 is the M60 now, and it's not just a badge swap. BMW added 41 hp at start-up and 57 more once you're in Sport mode, so you're looking at 510 hp on tap and up to 593 hp at the peak. Zero to 60 drops to 3.6 seconds. Past that, a few smaller things moved across the whole lineup: a Seal & Drive Tire Kit is standard now (handy when the nearest tire shop is a tow away, not a AAA call), a Drive Recorder got folded into the optional Parking Assistant Professional package, Glass Controls opened up to all three trims instead of a subset, and the Shadowline package picked up black mirror caps plus M Sport brakes with blue calipers. None of it moved the base price. BMW held MSRP flat through the update, which is worth knowing if a search result or a competitor's page is quoting you a stale 2025 figure.
Pick your 2026 i4
i4 eDrive40
from $57,900 MSRP
Single-motor RWD, the range leader at up to 333 miles EPA-estimated.
i4 xDrive40
from $62,300 MSRP
Dual-motor AWD, 396 hp, adaptive M suspension. The practical pick for Ohio winters.
i4 M60
from $70,700 MSRP
Up to 593 hp, 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, BMW's full M-tuned electric package.
What i4 buyers actually say about the store
BMW Cleveland sits at 4.6 stars across close to 2,000 Google reviews, and its i4 buyers tend to write the more detailed ones. One shopper who leased an i4 called five other dealerships first, and said BMW Cleveland "gave me the best price without going back and forth and wasting my time," crediting client advisor Mathew Lampkin (Marc J.). Another buyer had been hunting for a specific color combination for a while and said the team "found exactly the car I was looking for" and made the process "streamlined and seamless," naming Jay and Daniel on the deal (Chris A.).
Read a handful of these and a pattern shows up pretty quick: EV shoppers here get straight, already-comparison-shopped pricing, and a team that treats a specific-spec hunt like a normal Tuesday instead of a hassle. That matters more on an electric car, where the configuration you pick, powertrain, wheels, package, changes both the price and the range you'll actually get.
Owning one in Solon
Every 2026 i4 carries BMW's standard 4-year/50,000-mile warranty, plus a separate, longer battery warranty on top. Ask the service team for the current mileage and year terms when you buy, since federal battery-warranty minimums get set at the vehicle level and are worth confirming on your actual VIN rather than assumed. The service guide below covers what EV ownership looks like week to week here (no oil changes, but plenty of Northeast Ohio-specific tire and cold advice), and the pricing guide covers the $1,175 destination charge, Ohio's roughly 8% sales tax, and where current offers actually live.
Frequently asked questions
Is BMW discontinuing the i4?
No, and this one comes up a lot in search. BMW just updated the i4 for 2026 with a new inverter, more range, a renamed and more powerful M60, and a handful of standard-equipment additions. That's the opposite of winding a car down. Production of the 2026 model started in November 2025, and BMW's own release treats it as a mid-cycle improvement, not an exit.
Why is the BMW i4 so cheap compared to other BMWs?
It's not underpriced for what it is, honestly. It's built to compete against mainstream electric sedans, not just other luxury EVs. $57,900 still buys the full Curved Display, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and a legitimately quick 5.5-second 0-60 on the base eDrive40. Where the money shows up is in options and range tier, not the core driving experience.
How much does a 2026 BMW i4 cost?
$57,900 to $70,700 MSRP depending on trim, before the $1,175 destination charge and any options you add. The pricing guide gets into what Ohio tacks on and how the current offers work.
How does the i4 compare to a Tesla?
Different car more than a strictly better or worse one. A similarly priced Model 3 usually beats the i4 on outright range and touchscreen-only simplicity. The i4 answers back with a more traditional cabin, actual physical controls alongside the screen, a dealer service network, and on the xDrive40 and M60, real AWD grip tuned by the same team that builds BMW's gas performance cars. If you want the driving feel and a person to call, most people end up preferring the BMW.
Is the BMW i4 reliable?
Third-party scores put it roughly in line with the EV segment generally, not class-leading. What tends to offset that in the real world is BMW's warranty coverage and a service network built to catch problems while they're still under it. More on that in the service guide.
See all three trims in Solon
Spec sheets only tell part of the story on an EV. The way the xDrive40's second motor answers off a light, or the way the M60 lays down 593 hp without a single gear change, is something you feel, not read. BMW Cleveland keeps current i4 stock on the lot alongside its Certified Pre-Owned inventory. Contact the store to book a test drive and run all three back to back before deciding which range-versus-performance trade-off actually fits your commute.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,175 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. EPA range and efficiency figures are estimates for standard configurations; real-world range varies with weather, speed, wheel size, and driving style. Equipment, packages, and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with BMW Cleveland. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of BMW Cleveland.