Head to head
Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i4
A side-by-side comparison of published Canadian specifications, including NRCan range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model 3 offers more range — 585 km NRCan against 485 km, a gap of about 100 km between charges. The Tesla Model 3 is the better fit for families needing extra cargo space, with 594 litres and 5 seats versus 470 litres and 5 in the BMW i4. On price the Tesla Model 3 starts about C$13,400 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the BMW i4 at 5.7s.
On the measured specifications below, the Tesla Model 3 leads in 3 areas and the BMW i4 in 2.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (NRCan)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Cargo space
0–100 km/h(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Canada — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech