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BMW i4: The electric Gran Coupe. The i4 M50 makes 536 hp, BMW first electric M-badged car.
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The electric Gran Coupe. The i4 M50 makes 536 hp, BMW first electric M-badged car.

The BMW i4 is an electric four-door Gran Coupe based on the 4 Series, offering a conventional, attractive body with an electric powertrain. It launched in 2021 with strong range and the high-performance i4 M50, BMW first M-badged electric car, making around 536 horsepower. The i4 blends the familiar BMW driving feel with EV refinement and quick acceleration, competing with the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2. The eDrive40 offers efficiency and range, while the M50 delivers genuine performance. On WhipJury, the i4 appears as a sharp, modern electric submission, with the M50 the enthusiast pick.

i4 specifications

Battery-electric Gran Coupe. eDrive40 single-motor rear drive, or i4 M50 dual-motor all-wheel drive with around 536 horsepower. Based on the 4 Series body.

i4 on WhipJury

The i4 M50 is the enthusiast pick, BMW first electric M-badged car.

Frequently asked questions about BMW i4

What is the i4 M50?
The high-performance i4, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive version making around 536 horsepower. It is BMW first M-badged electric car and runs to 60 miles per hour in around 3.7 seconds.
Is the i4 based on the 4 Series?
Yes, it shares the 4 Series Gran Coupe body, giving it a conventional, attractive look rather than a bespoke EV shape.
What does the i4 compete with?
The Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, and similar premium electric sedans, offering BMW driving character with EV refinement.
Is the i4 rear-wheel drive?
The eDrive40 is single-motor rear-wheel drive; the i4 M50 is dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Is the i4 reliable?
As a newer EV its long-term record is still forming, but it shares much with conventional BMW models and carries a strong warranty.

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