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Lexus ES 500e vs BMW i4 Comparison

Should you buy Lexus ES 500e or BMW i4? Find out which electric car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, range, battery capacity, charging time, power, features, safety and dimensions. Lexus ES 500e price starts at Rs.90 Lakh and BMW i4 price starts at Rs.73 Lakh.

Key Highlights
Lexus ES 500e
BMW i4
Price
Rs.89.99 Lakh
Rs.72.5 - Rs.77.5 Lakh
Range
580 km
483 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
74.68 kWh
70.2 kWh and 83.9 kWh
Power
338 bhp
335.25 bhp
Charging Time
10-80% in about 28 mins
DC fast charging supported

Lexus ES 500e Vs BMW i4

Lexus ES 500e
Lexus ES 500e
Rs.89.99 Lakh
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BMW i4
BMW i4
Rs.72.5 - Rs.77.5 Lakh
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Basic Information
Ex-showroom Price
Rs.89.99 Lakh
Rs.72.5 - Rs.77.5 Lakh
Battery & Range
Range
580 km
483 - 590 km
Real-world Range
430 - 500 km
330 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
74.68 kWh
70.2 kWh and 83.9 kWh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion battery pack
Lithium-ion
Motor & Performance
Motor Power
338 bhp
335.25 bhp
Max Torque
Not disclosed
430 Nm
Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor
Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic
Single-speed automatic
Charging Details
Home Charger
11 kW
7.4
Home Charging Time
Full charge in about 7 hours on 11 kW AC charger
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AC Charger
11 kW
11
AC Charging Time
11 kW AC charging supported
8H 20 Min-11 kW AC (0-100%)
DC Charger
150 kW
200
DC Fast Charging Time
10-80% in about 28 mins
DC fast charging supported
Connector Type
Type 2 AC and CCS2 DC
Type 2 AC, CCS2 DC
Dimensions & Capacity
Length
5140 mm
4783 mm
Width
1920 mm
1852 mm
Height
1555 mm
1448 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2856 mm
Boot Space
-
470 litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Features & Safety
Safety Rating
Not tested by Bharat NCAP yet
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Airbags
10 airbags
8 airbags
Key Features
luxury sedan cabin | large touchscreen | premium audio | powered seats | ADAS | high-quality rea...
CCS2 DC Fast Charging | Type 2 AC Charging | Digital Instrument Cluster | Touchscreen Infotainme...

Pros & Cons

Lexus ES 500e

Pros
  • Claimed range of around 580 km
  • Available with 74.68 kWh battery option
  • DC fast charging support helps reduce charging stops
  • Useful features like luxury sedan cabin and large touchscreen
Cons
  • Real-world range is lower than the claimed 580 km figure
  • Home or AC charging can take longer than DC fast charging
  • Fast charging speed depends on charger availability and battery condition
  • On-road price can be higher than the listed ₹89.99 Lakh ex-showroom range

BMW i4

Pros
  • Long claimed range
  • Premium EV cabin
  • Strong instant torque
  • Fast CCS2 charging support
Cons
  • High purchase price
  • Real-world range varies with speed and AC use
  • Fast-charger availability differs by route
  • Service and option packs may affect final cost

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