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BMW i4 (G26)

Compact Sedan

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BMW i4 is a fully electric sedan based on the company's CLAR platform. It shares much of the design elements with the G26 4 Series Gran Coupe.

At launch, the i4 is available with two drivetrain options, including a 544hp dual-motor M50 version that accelerates to 100km/h from a standing still in 3.9 seconds. The lesser, RWD i4 eDrive40 in turn boasts an electric range of up to 590km and a coefficient of drag of just 0.24.

Apart from these EV-only characteristics, the i4 is largely a mirror image of the ICE-powered G26 Gran Coupe. It was even unveiled a week before the latter. Some of the feature highlights include a large 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display operating BMW's new iDrive system, a large set of driver assistance functions, and the extensive use of recyclable or recycled materials.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 64%

Pros

Decent styling
Decent performance
Up to 493km electric range
Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient

Cons

Gran coupe nonsense
BEV greenwashing
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found

External score 79%

Pros

Excellent range
Excellent handling
Impressive range
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of refinement
Lack of rear-wheel-drive capability
Not quite as powerful as the M3 Competition
No mechanical limited-slip differential
Lack of e-motor is a little blunter

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	eDrive40	M50

External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The throttle calibration is sweetly balanced, mating excellent pedal weighting with a good degree of sensitivity. Despite the motors being asked to haul well over two tonnes, the i4 proves very rapid when dialled into Boost mode. Brake pedal feel is outstanding by electric car standards, with an impressive balance between regular and recuperative braking.

Pros

Powerful four-wheel drive
Powerful electric motors
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of rear-wheel-drive capability

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

At £63,905, the i4 M50 is around £4,000 more expensive than the £12,000 i4 Performance. The i4 remains a strong package with a well-made cabin and blistering pace. But perhaps the cheaper eDrive40 model will be the pick of the pack.

Pros

Powerful electric motor
Impressive range
Comfortable ride

Cons

No mechanical limited-slip differential

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The i4 M50 is more powerful than an M4 – and certainly more muscular, with a stonking 586lb ft available instantly. The eDrive40 is still pretty sprightly – keeping toe-to-toe with a stock Tesla Model 3. BMW's nailed the ride quality here – treading the fine balance between cossetting comfort and sharp body control.

Pros

Powerful engine
Impressive range
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lack of e-motor is a little blunter

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References

^ BMW i4 review . [autocar].
^ New BMW i4 2021 review. [autoexpress].
^ BMW i4 (2021) review: every base covered. [carmagazine].

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