With the shift towards alternative energy resources to power the powerful luxury supercars, BMW has taken a step ahead to create the brand’s first all-electric Gran Coupé â the BMW i4. The brand isn’t a stranger to acing electric cars, be it the iconic BMW i3 or the i8. The 2022 BMW i4 is a four-door Gran Coupé competing with Tesla Motors 3 and the Audi e-Tron GT. The vehicle is slated to be launched later in 2021.
The beautiful specimen was introduced in March at the BMW Group Annual Conference in Munich. The BMW i4 will be accompanied by a BMW M Performance model as well. The BMW i4 model line will be available in different versions covering ranges of up to 590km (WLTP) and up to 300 miles (EPA). With a power output of up to 390kW / 530HP, the BMW i4 can accelerate from zero to 100km/h in around 4 seconds, only 0.5 seconds behind its Tesla competitor. The brand would eventually release specific details over the coming weeks, but here is what we can expect from the
All-electric BMW i4 Accelerates Zero to 100km/h in 4 Seconds
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The first-ever BMW i4 will be officially revealed during today’s BMW Group Annual Conference, as previously announced. First pictures have already been “leaked” on the internet. The first “unofficial” photos have surfaced online on a website of a Australian dealer, specifically North Shore BMW in Chatswood / Mosman (see here). What’s more, the Australian BMW dealer already invites interested customers to register and receive new information on the i4 in the coming period. The scheduled start of production for the new electric Gran Coupe model has been set for July 2021, three month in advance of the initial planning.
The new electric model from BMW i, based on the G26 platform also shared with the upcoming 4 Series Gran Coupe, is a genuinely awaited model. Underpinned by the latest BMW eDrive fifth generation, the new i4 is promising superior performance in all disciplines, an impressive output and range, as well as hallmark BMW driving dynamics.
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At today’s BMW Group Annual Conference the upcoming BMW i4 was revealed. “With its sporty looks, best in class driving dynamics and zero local emissions, the BMW i4 is a true BMW. It makes the heart of the BMW brand now beat fully electric,” said Pieter Nota, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Customer, Brands, Sales.
BMW i4 electric Gran Coupe showcased with 590km range
BMW i4 electric Gran Coupe showcased with 590km range
The new BMW i4 model is in line with the German carmaker s global strategy to have 12 pure EVs on sale worldwide by 2023, with an electric option available in 90 per cent of its current products.
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UPDATED: March 17, 2021 16:41 IST
The first ever all-electric BMW i4 4-door Gran Coupe will enter the market during in the coming months.
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The BMW i4 model line will be available in different versions covering ranges of up to 590km.
The BMW i4 electric Gran Coupe is based on a modified version of the CLAR platform.
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