BMW · Sedan · Medium
BMW i4
BMW's electric Gran Coupe — a four-door fastback that effectively replaces the petrol 4 Series Gran Coupe for many buyers. The 4-star ANCAP rating is unusual at the price; everything else delivers the expected BMW driving experience.
3 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $88,900 – $129,900
- Range up to
- 521 km
- Battery up to
- 81.2 kWh
- 0–100
- 5.8 s
- Power
- 210 kW
- DC charge
- 180 kW
- ANCAP
- 4★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the BMW i4 on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( eDrive35 ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive35 | $88,900 | 66.4 kWh | 448 km | 210 kW | 5.8 s | 180 kW | RWD |
| eDrive40 | $99,900 | 81.2 kWh | 521 km | 250 kW | 5.7 s | 205 kW | RWD |
| M50 | $129,900 | 81.2 kWh | 488 km | 400 kW | 3.9 s | 205 kW | AWD |
Verdict
BMW's electric Gran Coupe — a four-door fastback that effectively replaces the petrol 4 Series Gran Coupe for many buyers. The 4-star ANCAP rating is unusual at the price; everything else delivers the expected BMW driving experience.
Read the full review →Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Sharp dynamics and steering feel
- ✓ 180 kW DC charging keeps it road-trip viable
- ✓ Strong residual values
What we don't
- ✕ 4-star ANCAP rating trails its segment
- ✕ Rear seat headroom limited by fastback roofline
- ✕ Pricing inflates quickly with options
Best for
- Driving enthusiasts
- BMW upgraders
- Style-led sedan buyers
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- RWD
- Motor power
- 210 kW
- Motor torque
- 400 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.8 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 66.4 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 448 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 180 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 32 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,783 mm
- Width
- 1,852 mm
- Height
- 1,448 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,856 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 470 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 4 stars (tested 2022)
- Vehicle warranty
- 5 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $88,900
- Built in
- Germany
- Sale status
- on sale
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