BMW India recently took the covers off the all-new i4 here in India. This is the first luxury midsize sedan in the country to get an all-electric powertrain and it joins the range of growing luxury EVs in the country. From a design standpoint, the i4 sports a sharp chiseled look with a bold kidney grille up front and sleek looking headlights that continue to have that characteristic BMW ‘twin look’ trait. The bold lines carry over to the side and on to the rear to give you a very sporty looking sedan that has a futuristic flair to it.
The cabin has a nice airy layout with a driver focused design. The big highlight is the BMW curved display that takes centerstage on the dash and provides the driver with a plethora of information as well as works as the instrument cluster and infotainment system. The materials used to craft the cabin are typical BMW and have that opulent feel to them.
Powering the BMW i4 is the fifth generation eDrive technology from the company. This set up includes an 80.7kWh lithium-ion battery, single electric motor and power electronics that allow the car to go from 0-100km/h in just 5.7 seconds and offer a 590 km/h range on a single charge, while delivering a total output of 340 hp. It comes with fast charging capabilities and BMW will be offering the 11kW charging set up for homes as part of the deal with the car as an introductory offer.
The BMW i4 comes with a host of BMW Connected Technologies, advanced safety features and despite being an all-electric sedan, it still delivers the joy that we have come to love from BMW’s rear-wheel-drive cars!
Priced at INR 69.90 lakh, the BMW i4 is a very tempting offer for those who want an electric car that offers you performance, class and amazing badge value.