BMW’s New Electric Car Costs Rs 69.9 Lakh; Launched In India With These Stunning Features & USPs

BMW has launched its i4 electric sedan in India which is positioned below the flagship iX electric SUV.

The model is an all-electric equivalent of the regular 4 Series Gran Coupe.

It is also the brand’s second EV offering in India.

Exterior 

Despite a design largely reminiscent to its ICE-powered counterpart, it does get a few unique EV touches to set itself apart.

Most of these changes focus on aerodynamics, cooling and improving efficiency to get the highest range possible.

These include the closed-off front kidney grille which consists of a 10-stage active air flap, front lip spoiler, 17-inch aerodynamically optimised wheels, blue accents, flush door handles and reprofiled front and rear bumpers.

Dimensions

The BMW i4 measures 4,783mm in length, 1,852mm in width, 1,448mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,856mm.

It is 39mm longer than the regular 3 Series Sedan.

Due to the low floor it getas a ground clearance of just 125mm.

This could be an issue since it does not feature a lift mechanism.

Variants, Interiors

It is offered in a single eDrive40 variant which gets a whole host of convenience and safety features.

In a departure from the iX SUV, the i4 retains the cabin layout and dashboard from the regular 4 Series Coupe.

It also gets the curved twin-screen set-up consisting of a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Features

Apart from the latest iDrive 8 user interface, the system also supports over-the-air updates and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality.

A rear air suspension and lift-related dampers ensure additional comfort and stability while driving.

Other highlight features include three-zone automatic climate control, LED ambient lighting, a sunroof, reverse parking assist with a camera, and a 17-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system.

Electric Powertrain 

The i4 is based on the CLAR architecture with the 83.9 kWh battery pack mounted on the floor.

This powers the rear axle-mounted electric motor that produces 340hp and 430Nm.

The car is able to accelerate from 0-100kph in a claimed 5.7 seconds and reach an electronically limited top speed of 190kph.

Charging

BMW claims that the i4 can charge at rates of up to 205kW, which can add 164km of range in just 10 minutes.

It can be charged via a traditional wall box charger at a rate of 11kW, which charges the battery from 0-100 percent in 8.5 hours.

It also gets regenerative braking that can top up the battery at rates of up to 116kW in the eDrive40.

Overall, it claims to offer a range of up to 590km (WLTP), which is the highest amongst all luxury EVs in India.

Pricing 

It comes at a price of Rs 69.90 lakh.

It costs Rs 4 lakh more than the 387hp BMW M340i, and Rs 13 lakh more than the BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine.