BMW i4 electric sedan launched in India ta Rs 69.90 lakh, ex-showroom. The new electric sedan is available in the i4 eDrive 40 trim while offering a range of 590 km on a full charge.
The BMW i4 eDrive 40 Sport debuted in India at a starting price of Rs 69.90 lakh ex-showroom. The BMW i4 electric sedan, which is the company’s first four-door sedan for India and the rest of the world, comes in two versions: the BMW i4 eDrive 40 and the BMW i4 M50 xDrive. BMW has only imported the i4 eDrive 40 model to India, and the electric four-door sedan will be sold as a CBU.
The new BMW i4 electric sedan is the company’s third EV launch this year, after the BMW iX electric SUV and the MINI Cooper SE 3-door electric hatchback. BMW is on the path with its plan to launch 3 EVs in six months.
The BMW i4 first made its global debut in 2021. The new i4 is essentially the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe but electrified. The BMW iX SUV, however, was a ground-up design meant to be an electric vehicle. The i4 sedan distinguishes itself from its ICE sibling with a closed kidney grille and redesigned bumpers to portray its environmentally-friendly nature.
BMW i4 Dimensions & Weight
| Length | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm |
| Weight | 2,290 kg |
Coming to the motor, the BMW i4 eDrive 40 gets an electric motor on its rear axle – making it a rear-wheel-drive vehicle – that makes 335 bhp along with 430 Nm of peak torque. The range-topping BMW i4 M50 xDrive gets two electric motors – making it an all-wheel-drive sedan – that makes 544 horsepower and 795 Nm of torque. The EV houses its 80.7kWh lithium-ion battery pack on the floor, giving the sedan a lower centre of gravity.
BMW claims that the BMW i4 eDrive 40 can sprint to 100 km/h from a standstill in 5.7 seconds, while the BMW i4 M50 xDrive variant can do the same in 3.9 seconds. The German carmaker claims a range of 590 km (WLTP-certified) with the eDrive 40 and 510 km (WLTP-certified) with the i4 M50 xDrive. The batteries can charge fully in 8.25 hours using an 11kW home charger, however, it can charge up to 205 kW (DC), giving the eDrive40 164 km range in 10 minutes, or with a 50 kW DC Charger that gives the car a range of 100 km in 18 minutes.
Speaking of comfort and convenience, the new BMW i4 electric sedan will sport a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected car tech and BMW’s latest iDrive 8 user interface. It also includes all the usuals such as wireless charging, powered seats, automatic climate control, etc. The new i4 eDive 40 Sport will be available in three colours: Black Sapphire, Skyscraper Grey, and Mineral White.
The new BMW i4 all-electric sedan will rival the Audi e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan in terms of range, but will also take on other sedans with ICEs in terms of performance. However, when looking at the price point in the EV segment, there is no direct competition.
