- BMW i4 electic sedan has been revealed in India. This is the third all-electric car from the German company for the Indian market. The previous two cars were BMW iX and electric Mini Cooper SE. The BMW i4 will be launched on May 26.
- The BMW i4 is based on the 3 series. It is an electric version of the 4-Series Gran Coupe. In contrast, the BMW iX electric SUV has been built completely as an electric vehicle.
- There will be two variants of the car: The i4 eDrive 40 and M50 xDrive. The i4 eDrive 40 will be able to sprint from 0-100kmph in 5.7 seconds. The M50 xDrive can get to 100kmph from standstill in just 3.9 seconds. The i4 eDrive 40 has a claimed range of 590 km whereas the M50 xDrvive has a claimed range of 510 km.
- The BMW i4 gets some important design elements that will distinguish it from the ICE-powered 4 Series Gran Coupe. It has a completely covered front grille. The wheels have also been optimised in order to reduce drag. The flush door handles also help with the aerodynamics of the vehicle.
- The BMW i4 will have a 14.6-inch infotainment screen along with a 12.3-inch multi-information display. Both screen are connected via single glass panel placed horizontally on the dashboard. The entire apparatus gets BMW’s iDrive 8 UI which can be updated later over-the-air.
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Conclusion
BMW i4 is an all-electric car that uses a BMW 3 series platform. It has two variants: M50 xDrive and eDrive 40. Both have different ranges. The infotainment screens are on one display, the aerodynamics of the vehicle are aided by flush door handles.