Cost to Charge BMW i4 on ChargePoint
A full charge for the BMW i4 on ChargePoint costs $20.14 at 30¢/kWh. That is $9.06 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $7.92.
Full Charge (80%)
$20.14
Half Charge (50%)
$12.59
Per 100 Miles
$7.92
Charge Time
6h 6m
ChargePoint vs Home Charging
| Scenario | ChargePoint | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $20.14 | $11.07 | +$9.06 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $12.59 | $6.92 | +$5.66 |
| 25% Top-Up | $6.29 | $3.46 | +$2.83 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare ChargePoint (30¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | ChargePoint | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $7.33 | $20.14 | +$12.81 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $7.89 | $20.14 | +$12.24 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $7.92 | $20.14 | +$12.22 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $8.10 | $20.14 | +$12.03 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $8.29 | $20.14 | +$11.85 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $8.36 | $20.14 | +$11.77 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $8.47 | $20.14 | +$11.67 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $8.61 | $20.14 | +$11.52 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $8.62 | $20.14 | +$11.51 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $8.63 | $20.14 | +$11.50 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $8.65 | $20.14 | +$11.49 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $8.79 | $20.14 | +$11.34 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $9.13 | $20.14 | +$11.01 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $9.18 | $20.14 | +$10.95 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $9.27 | $20.14 | +$10.87 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $9.38 | $20.14 | +$10.75 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $9.56 | $20.14 | +$10.58 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $9.58 | $20.14 | +$10.56 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $9.59 | $20.14 | +$10.54 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $9.71 | $20.14 | +$10.43 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $9.84 | $20.14 | +$10.30 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $9.87 | $20.14 | +$10.27 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $9.91 | $20.14 | +$10.22 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $10.05 | $20.14 | +$10.08 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $10.34 | $20.14 | +$9.79 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $10.48 | $20.14 | +$9.66 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $10.53 | $20.14 | +$9.60 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $10.65 | $20.14 | +$9.48 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $10.69 | $20.14 | +$9.45 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $10.78 | $20.14 | +$9.36 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $10.87 | $20.14 | +$9.27 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $10.98 | $20.14 | +$9.16 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $11.03 | $20.14 | +$9.10 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $11.08 | $20.14 | +$9.05 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $11.81 | $20.14 | +$8.33 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $12.22 | $20.14 | +$7.92 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $12.42 | $20.14 | +$7.72 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $13.10 | $20.14 | +$7.03 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $13.55 | $20.14 | +$6.58 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $13.83 | $20.14 | +$6.30 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $15.52 | $20.14 | +$4.61 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $15.63 | $20.14 | +$4.50 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $17.13 | $20.14 | +$3.01 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $17.67 | $20.14 | +$2.47 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $18.99 | $20.14 | +$1.14 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $19.04 | $20.14 | +$1.09 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $20.23 | $20.14 | -$0.09 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $20.33 | $20.14 | -$0.19 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $20.63 | $20.14 | -$0.49 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $20.91 | $20.14 | -$0.78 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $26.71 | $20.14 | -$6.57 |
Practical Notes: i4 on ChargePoint
The i4's CCS port plugs directly into ChargePoint's CCS stalls without an adapter. Check the ChargePoint app before your first session to confirm which connector your target station uses — mixed-connector deployments are common in 2026.
On a session-by-session basis, the i4's 205 kW peak charging speed exceeds what ChargePoint's Level 2 hardware can deliver. You'll be limited by the car's onboard AC charger (11 kW), so a full charge takes roughly 6h 6m. L2 is best for destination or overnight charging, not road-trip pit stops.
Cost-wise, one $20.14 full charge on ChargePoint represents $0.06 per mile of driving — about 6.3¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is still cheaper than gas. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on ChargePoint would cost roughly $1,187.26/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$653.00/year).
For most i4 owners, the realistic use-pattern for ChargePoint is road trips and occasional top-ups — not primary fueling. If you live in an apartment or condo and rely on public charging as your main option, factor in the per-session pricing with no membership option. For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your i4 state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: ChargePoint published rate card; EPA fueleconomy.gov; manufacturer specs; EIA residential electricity averages. Charging speed and effective cost vary with temperature, state-of-charge, and station power.