Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.6 seconds, compared with 7.9 seconds for 2025 BYD Han EV Long Range. 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 has the higher listed output at 340 hp; 2025 BYD Han EV Long Range is rated at 244 hp, a difference of 96 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 at 430 Nm and 2025 BYD Han EV Long Range at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 BYD Han EV Long Range carries the longer listed range at 610 km, against 600 km for 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40. 2025 BYD Han EV Long Range has the lower recorded consumption at 14.0 kWh/100km; 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 is listed at 15.4 kWh/100km. 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 205 kW, compared with 120 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 470 litres versus 410 litres, a difference of 60 litres. 2025 BYD Han EV Long Range is 212 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 BYD Han EV Long Range has the lower listed starting price at $44,800, compared with $53,900 for 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40. 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.