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Cost to charge a 2026 BMW i4 in Illinois: $75/month

Charging a 2026 BMW i4 at home in Illinois costs about $75 per month ($897 per year) for 13,500 miles, based on Illinois's average residential rate of 19.89¢/kWh and the EPA rating of 33 kWh/100 mi. A full charge (287 miles of range) costs around $19.07. That is $1,950 a year less than a typical 23 MPG gas car at Illinois's $4.85/gal.

Per month$75
Per mile6.6¢
Full charge$19.07
vs. gas car / yr−$1,950

Your i4 charging cost in Illinois

Public DC fast charging is often 40–60¢/kWh
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i4 charging cost in nearby-ranked states

Ohio$72/mo · 19.2¢/kWhDelaware$73/mo · 19.3¢/kWhWisconsin$74/mo · 19.6¢/kWhPennsylvania$82/mo · 21.7¢/kWhMaryland$82/mo · 21.8¢/kWhMichigan$86/mo · 23.0¢/kWh

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FAQ

How much does it cost to charge a 2026 BMW i4 in Illinois?

Charging a 2026 BMW i4 at home in Illinois costs about $75 per month ($897 per year) for 13,500 miles, based on Illinois's average residential rate of 19.89¢/kWh and the EPA rating of 33 kWh/100 mi. A full charge (287 miles of range) costs around $19.07. That is $1,950 a year less than a typical 23 MPG gas car at Illinois's $4.85/gal.

Is Illinois a cheap state to charge an EV?

Illinois ranks #36 of 50 states for the cost of charging a 2026 BMW i4 at home (1 = cheapest).

Does public fast charging cost more?

Yes. DC fast chargers usually cost several times more per kWh than home charging, so drivers who rely on them can pay two to three times the home estimate. Use the calculator to enter your own price.