BMW i4 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.
BMW is no stranger to electrified models (see the funky little i3 and wildly styled i8 for proof), and the BMW i4 sedan looks to further bolster the brand’s EV portfolio. Based on the Bavarian automaker’s most famous model, the 3 Series, the upcoming i4 is a low-slung four-door that will compete with the Tesla Model 3 and Audi e-tron GT, among others .
Sedan BMW i4
The eDrive40 model has a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 335 horsepower, and the M50 adds a motor up front that helps generate 536 horses total. Both have an 81.5 kWh battery pack, but while the rear-drive version offers an estimated range of 300 miles, the all-wheel-drive i4 will have a range of about 240 miles.
What’s new ?
The BMW i4 is a brand new electric sedan that is expected to compete against the Tesla Model 3 and other mid-size EV sedans when it finally hits showrooms in .
While the German automaker has announced starting prices for the eDrive40 and the more powerful M50, we’re still waiting to hear the full list of standard and optional features. Once that information is available, we’ll be able to recommend which i4 to buy and how to equip it.
Engine, transmission and performance
The BMW i4 will feed electrons to one or two electric motors, depending on the model. The eDrive40 has a single motor on the rear axle that produces 335 horsepower. This setup is said to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The M50 has an electric motor on both axles, which combine to provide all-wheel drive and generate 536 horsepower and 586 pound-feet. The power boost will shorten acceleration times, with zero to 60 mph reportedly arriving in 3.9 seconds. The rear-wheel drive i4 rolls on a standard set of 18-inch rims; 19-inchers are optional. Conversely, the all-wheel drive M50 comes with either 19s or 20s and features adaptive dampers and variable-ratio steering.
Range, charging and battery life
BMW says the single-motor, rear-wheel-drive i4 eDrive40 will have the ability to travel up to 300 miles on a full battery. The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive M50 has the same 81.5 kWh battery, but its range is expected to be around 240 miles. We’re also told the i4s will have a 200 kilowatt charging capacity that can add an additional 90 miles in just 10 minutes. Using the Level 2 onboard charger (up to 11 kW), the i4 can charge its battery from zero to 100 percent in under 8 hours.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA hasn’t released fuel economy or range estimates for the i4 yet, so all we’ll have to go on are BMW’s range claims. As soon as we get an i4 to test, we’ll take it on our 75-mile highway route, part of our extensive testing program, and determine its real-world efficiency.
Interior, comfort and cargo
Inside, we expect the cabin to be richly equipped, including the availability of rose gold trim, white leather upholstery and light wood trim. We know the car will share its underpinnings with the company’s 3 Series sedan, so the interior will likely be just as spacious. However, the i4’s roofline is more dramatic than the 3’s, offering a four-door coupe body style and what appears to be a large rear tailgate that opens to reveal a large cargo area like that of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe .
Infotainment and connectivity
The i4 will be one of the first BMWs to feature the company’s latest infotainment and connectivity features. It’s called iDrive 8 and is operated via a 14.9-inch touchscreen integrated into a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel on a huge curved display on the dashboard. Along with a rotary controller on the center console, the system offers advanced voice commands and myriad popular features. These include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 5G cellular capability.
Safety and driver assistance functions
The i4 offers a variety of standard and optional driver-assist technologies. For more information on Bimmer’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
- Standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure warning and lane keeping assist as standard
- Available adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology
Warranty and maintenance coverage
BMW currently offers a competitive warranty that includes one of the better free maintenance periods. Since the i4 is an electric vehicle, its battery components will also be covered, likely for eight years or 100,000 miles.
Price BMW i4
Two variants of the new BMW i4 will be offered in BMW showrooms in Europe since its local launch in early : the rear-wheel drive i4 eDrive40 starting at €99,990 (Euro) excluding travel expenses and the performance-oriented i4 M50 priced from $124,900 excluding travel expenses.
