BMW i4 vs Kia EV5
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — Sedan vs SUV
More affordable
Kia EV5
₹12.5L cheaper
Longer range
BMW i4
483–590 km
More powerful
BMW i4
282–335 bhp
Bigger battery
Kia EV5
64.2–88.1 kWh
The BMW i4 and Kia EV5 are both electric cars sold in India. The Kia EV5 is the more affordable option — about ₹12.5 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the BMW i4 goes further on a full charge (483–590 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
BMW i4 vs Kia EV5 — specs compared
| Spec | BMW i4 | Kia EV5 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹72.50 - 77.50 Lakh | ₹60 - 91 Lakh ✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Range (claimed) | 483–590 km ✓ | 400–555 km |
| Battery | 70.3–83.9 kWh | 64.2–88.1 kWh ✓ |
| Max power | 282–335 bhp ✓ | 215–308 bhp |
| Max torque | 400–430 Nm | 310–480 Nm ✓ |
| Top speed | 190 km/h ✓ | 185 km/h |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~31 min | 10-80% in ~27 min |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Kia EV5
if value matters most — it undercuts the BMW i4 by about ₹12.5 Lakh.
Choose the BMW i4
if maximum range is the priority (483–590 km claimed).
BMW i4 vs Kia EV5 — FAQs
Which is cheaper, BMW i4 or Kia EV5?+−
The Kia EV5 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹60 - 91 Lakh — about ₹12.5 Lakh less than the BMW i4 (₹72.50 - 77.50 Lakh).
Which has more range, BMW i4 or Kia EV5?+−
The BMW i4 has the higher claimed range at 483–590 km, versus 400–555 km for the Kia EV5.
BMW i4 vs Kia EV5: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Kia EV5 for value, or the BMW i4 for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.