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BMW i4 vs Hongqi EHS7
Selected trimLong Range329 mi · 111 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW i4 leads on value for money, running costs and city driving, while the Hongqi EHS7 leads on motorway range and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW i4 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Hongqi EHS7 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BMW i4 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueBMW
BMW
5.9
Hongqi
0
Motorway RangeHongqi
BMW
4.1
Hongqi
5.6
Family
BMW
6.4
Hongqi
6.6
Too close to call
ChargingHongqi
BMW
3.7
Hongqi
8.2
Cost Per MileBMW
BMW
4.1
Hongqi
0.6
City DrivingBMW
BMW
3.2
Hongqi
1.7
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Hongqi EHS7
Long Range
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 11 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 202 kW more power
- 1.8s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i4eDrive40 M Sport | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £53,405 | Not available |
| Official range | 367 miles (better) | 329 miles |
| Boot space | 470 L (better) | 456 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 31 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 5.7 sec | 3.9 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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BMW i4
Hongqi EHS7
Length
BMW i44,783mm-142mm
Hongqi EHS74,925mm
Width
BMW i41,852mm-98mm
Hongqi EHS71,950mm
Height
BMW i41,448mm-232mm
Hongqi EHS71,680mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW i4eDrive40 M Sport | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,925 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,852 mm (better) | 1,950 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,073 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 548 mm spare (better) | 450 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW i4eDrive40 M Sport | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 470 L (better) | 456 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1290 L | 1709 L (better) |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,600 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW i4
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Hongqi EHS7
- At 4,925 mm, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 250 kW, faster than 80% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- 3,000 mm wheelbase, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport |  Hongqi EHS7 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.78m | 4.92m+142mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.95m+98mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.07m | Not available |
| Height | 1.45m | 1.68m+232mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.86m | 3.00m+144mm |
| Ground Clearance | 125mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 470L (better) | 456L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1290L | 1709L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.5m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,125kg (better) | 2,533kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1,600kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 83.9kWh | 111kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 367 mi (better) | 329 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 200kW | 250kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £53,405 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | SUV |
| Available | 2021–2026 | 2026+ |
* BMW i4: Launch figures. Cars built from July 2024 (facelift) have 81.3 kWh usable, 205 kW DC charging and up to 373 miles WLTP.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW i4eDrive40 M Sport | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 367 miles (better) | 329 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 261 miles | 275 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 31 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 200 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 160 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 80.7 kWh | 111 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i4eDrive40 M Sport | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.7 sec | 3.9 sec (better) |
| Power | 250 kW | 452 kW (better) |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 757 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
BMW i4
eDrive40 M Sport
8.8/10
average across 6 reviews
- Electrifying.com10/10
- Auto Express4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
Hongqi EHS7
Long Range
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist64%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Hongqi EHS7 Long Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BMW i4eDrive40 M Sport | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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BMW i4
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Hongqi EHS7
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
BMW i4
- £28,9502023Car360View
- £25,6992024Car360View
- £24,5582023Car360View
Hongqi EHS7
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
What are the BMW i4 and Hongqi EHS7 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 261 miles for the BMW i4 and 275 miles for the Hongqi EHS7 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 31 minutes in the BMW i4 and 20 in the Hongqi EHS7, so the Hongqi EHS7 loses less time at each stop.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW i4 or the Hongqi EHS7?
The BMW i4 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 98 mm narrower than the Hongqi EHS7. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 548 mm of total clearance for the BMW i4 and about 450 mm of total clearance for the Hongqi EHS7.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW i4 or the Hongqi EHS7?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the BMW i4 and 84% for the Hongqi EHS7. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .