The first purely electric Gran Coupé will take driving pleasure to new limits thanks to a range of up to 585 kilometers (WLTP). The four-door vehicle combines extraordinary performance with superb range to create a driving experience that’s perfect for both long-distance journeys and your everyday commutes.With up to 400 kW, the BMW i4 delivers supreme performance. The Gran Coupé goes from zero to 100km/h in just four seconds, and feels impressively smooth while driving. A model-specific damper technology will ensure that the instant acceleration is a stimulating yet controlled driving experience without any drive slip or course corrections. Even though it is less powerful than the i4 eDrive40, it’s almost exactly as quick.
Charging speed is down slightly compared to the eDrive40 and M50 variants, both of which have a different 83.9 kWh (80.7 kWh usable) battery pack and can be charged at up to 200 kW. The eDrive35 model will charge at no more than 180 kW, or 10 to 80 percent in 32 minutes, according to BMW, or only one minute more than the other two models with the higher charging rate.The all-electric BMW i4 sedan is an important piece of BMW’s expanding EV portfolio. It offers the style of the 4-series Grand Coupe with a battery powertrain and highly refined road manners. There are three distinct i4 flavors: The first two use are single motor rear-drive, with the eDrive35 offering 281 horsepower and 260 miles of EPA range, while the eDrive40, produces 335 horsepower with an estimated 300 miles of driving. That figure drops to 245 miles in the spicy, all-wheel-drive, 536-hp i4 M50. The latter drives like a better-riding M3, which is a mega compliment. The M50 reaches 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds, 0.2 seconds than an M3 Competition, and it can jump from 50 to 70 mph in just 2.0 seconds—0.7 seconds quicker than the Bimmer. When not performing ab-exercising acceleration runs, the i4 is an admirable daily driver. Although it lacks the steering feedback we prefer in other M cars, it’s an exciting and refined sedan with a supple ride and deeply satisfying sports-sedan handling.As the BMW i4 debuted just last year, the 2023 i4 receives only minor options changes. A new, entry-level eDrive35 model joins the lineup and uses a smaller 66.0-kWh battery pack to achieve a claimed 260-mile range. BMW’s M 50 Years special emblems are offered on the i4 M50. The 18-inch M Bi-color Midnight Grey wheels with all-season tires are no longer offered. The Iconic Sounds Electric option— which enables a variety of synthesized sounds played through the car’s speakers and coordinated with its acceleration—will be sold separately from the Premium package.We prefer the higher-performance M50 over the less expensive–and less powerful–eDrive35 and eDrive40 trims. The M-badged model comes standard with a more assertive appearance that includes 19-inch wheels. It also has a beautifully tuned suspension that revels in aggressive driving but is calm and comfortable around town. Upgraded brakes with blue calipers are also included in the M model. We like the look of the optional 20-inch rims and the improved performance of their wider, stickier tires, but they drop the M50’s estimated driving range from 270 to 227 miles. We’d enhance the interior with one of the vernasca leather options, the Premium package (ambient interior lighting, heated seats and steering wheel, lumbar support), and individual options such the adaptive LED headlights, ventilated front seats, Harman Kardon sound system, and wireless charging.The range king of the i4 lineup is the eDrive40 model that is rated at 301 miles by the EPA, although again only with the small aero wheels; move up to 19-inch wheels and the range drops to 282 miles. BMW didn’t say how much larger wheels drop the eDrive35’s range, but it’s probably under 240 miles.The i4 has only been on the market for a few months in the US, so it has probably only sold in the hundreds so far, but with this new more affordable version it may make a bigger splash. In its Q2 sales report for the US this year, BMW said it sold 2,600 EVs through the quarter, but it’s probably mostly the iX, not the i4.The 2023 i4 feeds electrons to either one or two electric motors, depending on the model. The eDrive35 is one of two single-motor rear-drive options, using a 281 horsepower unit. The eDrive40 features a single motor on the rear axle that makes 335 horsepower. The M50 has an electric motor on both axles, which together provide all-wheel drive and produce 536 horsepower and 586 pound-feet. The M50 we tested hit 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, which is quicker than a rear-drive M3 Competition. The rear-drive i4 rolls on a standard set of 18-inch rims; 19-inches are optional. Conversely, the all-wheel-drive M50 is fitted with either 19s or 20s, and it has adaptive dampers and a variable-ratio steering system. The i4 M50 that we drove delivered immediate and forceful thrust, and even though it weighs considerably more than an M3, its lower center of gravity helps it move assuredly and gracefully.Last Updated On: August 4, 2022, 5:04 pm. Original article by: Suvrat KothariLast decade, BMW impressed the world with the i3 EV and the i8 PHEV, which were quite ahead of their time in 2013. After making an early foray into the electrified vehicles space, the brand has played catch-up to other EV makers.
Inside, the i4’s cabin is richly appointed, including the availability of rose gold trim, white leather upholstery, and light wood trim. The general layout is similar to what’s seen in other BMW models, but the i4–along with the all-electric iX SUV–is the first to have a massive, seamless display that spans almost two-thirds of the dashboard. The four-door i4 has a dramatic rear roofline that imitates a coupe-like profile, but it has a traditional trunk in the back.The i4 M50 is built with BMW’s near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution for better balance and responsiveness. The low-mounted battery reduces the center of gravity and improves body rigidity.The i4 is one of the first BMWs to feature the company’s latest infotainment system and connectivity features. Called iDrive 8, it operates through a 14.9-inch touchscreen that’s integrated with 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 a Wi-Fi hotspot.The 2023 i4 offers a variety of standard and optional driver-assistance technology.
Key safety features include: The BMW i4 gets the latest iteration of the BMW kidney grille, which is closed off with a glossy black finish. Images: BMWAfter witnessing a barrage of two-box SUVs with in-your-face designs, the i4’s low-slung three-box styling has a sanitizing effect on the eyes. The i4 appears traditional and futuristic in equal measure. Upfront, there’s the latest iteration of the BMW kidney grille, which is closed off with a glossy black finish. There’s a lower air inlet to cool the battery and vertical vents on the side of the bumper to cool the brakes. The sleek full-LED headlamps are standard. Unlike the 2022 i4, the 2023 i4 is available with BMW M 50 Years emblems optionally.The Portimao Blue paint on the BMW i4 M50 would turn a lot of heads on the streets. Images: BMW.The cabin matches the sporty appeal of the exterior design with many driver-focused elements. The BMW i4 has a free-standing curved display that integrates two screens – a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen – and tilts towards the driver. The screens are integrated with BMW’s latest-generation iDrive 8 software. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are also on offer.The i4 comes standard with sports seats and a sports steering wheel. BMW hasn’t eliminated physical controls, and there are a visible amount of buttons in the cabin. The start/stop button is on the center console, which also houses the rotary iDrive controller and buttons for the e-parking brake, drive modes, traction control, auto start/stop assist, cameras, and parking sensors. Secondary music and climate control buttons are positioned under the central air-con vents.The i4 and the iX are the first BMWs to benefit from 5G supports with the help of an in. Users can add the item to their existing mobile plan and benefit from the EV’s 5G antenna to activate an in-car WiFi hotspot. Moreover, American telecom giant T-Mobile has introduced a dedicated eSim plan called Magenta Drive for BMW. The eSim gets liked to the customer’s BMW user ID and hence is available anytime users sign into their account.How does this benefit the user? Well, they can stream their favorite songs or movies from their preferred platforms (Spotify or YouTube for example) and access a wealth of information online at unhindered 5G speeds.BMWs usually achieve the highest, 5-star rating in Euro NCAP (pdf report), but the BMW i4 is an exception. It has received a 4-star rating in the safety tests. The electric four-door coupe scored 87% in adult occupant protection and child occupant protection, but not so well in road user vulnerability – 71%. An average safety assists score of 64% affected the i4’s Euro NCAP rating the most. According to the final report, the car is not good with lane support, in which it scored just 1.8 points out of the maximum 4. The i4’s Lane Departure Warning system, which is operational from 70 km/h (43 mph), is good with steering the car back into the lane normally but performs marginally in emergencies. In Autonomous Emergency Braking car-to-car, the i4 scored 3.8 points out of the maximum 6. The car’s front collision warning with brake intervention, operational from 5 km/h (3 mph) needs improvement. The lack of occupant detection for the driver seat and the rear seats also affected the safety assist score and effectively the star rating.The eDrive35 and eDrive40 are single-motor RWD variants, while the M50 is a dual-motor AWD variant. The i4 eDrive35 produces 281 hp (preliminary figure) and 295 lb-ft of torque (preliminary figure), with which BMW expects a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 5.8 seconds.The i4 eDrive40 sports a more capable motor that develops 335 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and attain a top speed of 118 mph. An a self-leveling rear air suspension is standard on this variant, and BMW says that it greatly reduces body pitch and roll.The i4 M50 is for enthusiasts who can cough up the extra bucks, and get more horsepower. Its two motors churn out 469 hp and 538 lb-ft of torque. The driver can increase the combined power and combined torque for over ten seconds by 67 hp and 48 lb-ft, respectively, to 536 hp and 586 lb-ft, respectively, using a Sport drive mode. A fuel gauge-style icon in the instrument cluster shows how much boost power is available and for how much time. The M50 takes just 3.7 seconds for a 0-60 mph sprint, and it can attain a top speed of up to 140 mph.BMW has used Google Cloud’s prowess in the AR domain, and users can take a deeper look at the i4 using the AR feature on BMW USA.comIn March 2022, BMW introduced the augmented reality experience for its customers, created in association with Google Cloud. The AR feature can be experienced on bmwusa.com, where fans or potential buyers can digitally place the car into real-life conditions and play around with paint and lighting permutations and combinations.
The company will likely put the eDrive40 and M50 variants on sale a little earlier, probably in fall 2022. As a fully-fledged five-seater, the BMW i4 provides great seating comfort with generous space for the head and legs in the back. A long wheelbase with short overhangs and a smooth roofline will define the sporty-elegant shape of the BMW Gran Coupé.
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