The facelifted BMW i4 will soon launch in SA, again offered in 2 flavours (including an M Performance variant). Here’s how much this updated electric car will cost you…
In May 2024, the facelifted BMW i4 broke cover, with this fully electric 4-door model sporting design updates, inside and out. Now, just ahead of its official market launch in South Africa, we can confirm how much this Munich-built EV will cost.
Of course, we’ve already brought you local pricing for the refreshed 4 Series Coupé and 4 Series Gran Coupé – and now we turn our attention to what is effectively the fully electric version of the latter.
The local G26-generation BMW i4 range will comprise 2 derivatives, as before. The entry point is thus still the i4 eDrive35, which again ships standard in M Sport guise. Now priced from R1 346 500 , this latest version is R61 500 more expensive than the pre-facelift model.
As a reminder, the i4 eDrive35’s rear axle is powered by an integrated electric motor generating 210 kW and 400 Nm , facilitating a 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 190 kph . The lithium-ion battery pack has a net capacity of 67 kWh, translating to a claimed range of up to 483 km.
What about the M Performance derivative? Well, the i4 M50 xDrive – which was the M division’s best-selling model worldwide in both 2022 and 2023 – is priced from R1 695 000 in facelifted form, representing an increase of R7 100 over the outgoing version.
The all-wheel-drive i4 M50’s powertrain is likewise unchanged, which means it still employs an electric motor on each axle, which together generate peak outputs of 400 kW and 795 Nm . According to BMW, this flagship version of the battery-powered fastback will hit 100 kph from standstill in 3.9 seconds , before topping out at 225 kph . The 81 kWh (net) battery pack has a claimed maximum range of 510 km.
As with the 4 Series Gran Coupé, updates for the i4 include a revised grille design, new LED headlight structures, fresh exterior paint colours, updated alloy-wheel designs and new steering wheels. The instrument panel features a “reduced number of buttons and controls due to consistent digitalisation”, while new interior-trim elements are also available.
How much does the updated BMW i4 cost in South Africa?
BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport – R1 346 500
BMW i4 M50 xDrive – R1 695 000
The prices above include BMW’s 2-year/unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty, an 8-year/100 000 km battery-pack warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
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