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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · BMW
The BMW i4 is the all-electric Gran Coupe that BMW built on the same Munich line as the petrol 4 Series, and it has become one of the more interesting used electric imports coming out of the American market.
Model profile
The i4 (internal code G26) arrived for the 2022 model year and shares its platform, cabin and silhouette with the G26 4 Series Gran Coupe. That means a five-door liftback body rather than a bespoke EV shape. BMW launched it in the US with the rear-drive eDrive40 and the dual-motor M50, then added the entry rear-drive eDrive35 for 2023.
Powertrain and equipment
The i4 uses BMW's fifth-generation eDrive with current-excited synchronous motors that avoid rare-earth magnets. The eDrive40 is single-motor rear-wheel drive with 250 kW (335 hp) and a usable battery of roughly 81.5 kWh. The eDrive35 shares the layout with a smaller ~66 kWh pack.
There is one body: the four-door Gran Coupe with a practical hatch. In the US the split is by drivetrain rather than trim ladder, with the eDrive35, eDrive40 and M50 differentiated by output, wheels, brakes and standard equipment.
Vehicle selection
Supply is healthy because the i4 sold well in coastal states and much of it went out on lease.
The i4 suits a buyer who wants a genuine driver's EV with rear-drive balance and a real BMW cabin, without paying the premium for a locally sourced car.
Vehicle data
| Body | BMW i4 (typical US examples): Five-door Gran Coupe (liftback) |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | BMW i4 (typical US examples): ~2,050–2,290 kg |
| Variants | BMW i4 (typical US examples): eDrive35, eDrive40, M50 |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | BMW i4 (typical US examples): RWD (eDrive) / AWD xDrive (M50) |
| Power | BMW i4 (typical US examples): 210 kW / 250 kW / up to 400 kW |
| Usable battery | BMW i4 (typical US examples): ~66 kWh / ~81.5 kWh |
| EPA range | BMW i4 (typical US examples): ~270–300+ miles |
| Max DC charge | BMW i4 (typical US examples): ~200 kW |
| Transmission | BMW i4 (typical US examples): Single-speed reduction gear |
| Internal code | BMW i4 (typical US examples): G26 |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | BMW i4 (typical US examples): 2022–present |
| Architecture | BMW i4 (typical US examples): 400 V |
| 0–60 mph (M50) | BMW i4 (typical US examples): ~3.7 s |
| Assembly plant | BMW i4 (typical US examples): Munich, Germany |
| Charge port (US) | BMW i4 (typical US examples): CCS1 (Combo 1) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The i4 drivetrain has proven robust, but a few recurring points show up in owner reports. Early cars saw iDrive 8 software glitches, occasional infotainment reboots and 12-volt auxiliary battery drain that BMW addressed through updates. Regenerative braking means the friction discs are used lightly, so surface rust on rotors after wet storage is common and usually harmless once driven.
Germany and Europe
The most important difference for import is the charging connector. US i4s use the CCS1 (Combo 1) inlet, while European public infrastructure is built around CCS2 and Type 2.
Typical work to pass German inspection includes fitting or activating a rear fog lamp, adapting the headlights to European beam pattern, and confirming the speedometer reads in km/h or is dual-marked.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. It is a used passenger EV and imports through the standard customs, TUEV and registration route.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
US cars use CCS1, so an adapter or inlet solution is needed for European CCS2/Type 2 infrastructure. We flag this before purchase.
EPA figures run from around 270 miles on the M50 to over 300 on the eDrive40; real range depends on battery health and driving.
No systemic pack failures. The key is verifying state of health and charging history on the specific car.
Typically several weeks from purchase to registration, driven mostly by ocean freight and inspection scheduling.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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