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The first-ever BMW i4.
Tue Jun 01 23:01:00 CEST 2021 Press Kit
• Striking gran coupé introduces all-electric mobility to the heart of the BMW brand • Range of up to 365 miles (WLTP) • New BMW iDrive and Operating System 8 further enhances interaction between driver and vehicle • Line-up includes the i4 M50, the first purely electric performance car from BMW M GmbH • i4 eDrive40 available in Sport and M Sport trim • BMW IconicSounds Electric vehicle sounds composed in collaboration with Hans Zimmer • Comprehensive BMW Charging solution. Subscription-free access to ‘bp pulse’ and ‘IONITY Plus’ packages for i4 retail customers in the first 12 months of ownership • BMW i4 priced from £51,905 OTR and due for UK launch in November 2021
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• Striking gran coupé introduces all-electric mobility to the heart
of the BMW brand
• Range of up to 365 miles (WLTP)
• New
BMW iDrive and Operating System 8 further enhances interaction between
driver and vehicle
• Line-up includes the i4 M50, the first
purely electric performance car from BMW M GmbH
• i4 eDrive40
available in Sport and M Sport trim
• BMW IconicSounds Electric
vehicle sounds composed in collaboration with Hans Zimmer
•
Comprehensive BMW Charging solution. Subscription-free access to ‘bp
pulse’ and ‘IONITY Plus’ packages for i4 retail customers in the first
12 months of ownership
• BMW i4 priced from £51,905 OTR and due
for UK launch in November 2021
The BMW i4 is a statement vehicle, putting all-electric mobility
at the very heart of the BMW brand. It combines style, agility and
comfort with zero tailpipe emissions and up to 365-mile range (WLTP).
Due for launch in the UK in November 2021, the i4 is the first
all-electric premium car from the BMW Group aimed at the traditional
core of the midsize segment. Its combination of sportiness and
long-distance ability has been achieved with an efficient drive system
technology and intelligent lightweight design, which enable
exhilarating driving dynamics and an impressive range without the need
for disproportionately large and heavy batteries.
The newcomer offers both a captivating drive and class-leading
levels of technology. In addition to being based on a flexible vehicle
architecture conceived from the outset for a purely electric drive
system, the new i4 features the latest generation of the iDrive
system, plus cutting-edge innovations in the areas of automated
driving and parking assistance.
Beneath its four-door gran coupé body style, it boasts
fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology incorporating the latest power
electronics, charging technology and high-voltage battery as well as
the highly integrated electric motors that enable strong performance
combined with everyday usability and long-distance capabilities.
The BMW iDrive / Operating System 8 is key to the user
experience on board the BMW i4 and takes the interaction between
driver and vehicle into the digital future. The new BMW Operating
System 8 helps give the BMW i4 all the tools needed to serve as an
intelligent and proactive partner in any situation. The intuitive,
multimodal operation becomes a dialogue between the user and their car
that seeks to tailor all the functions controlled via BMW iDrive
precisely to the driver’s needs and preferences.
The BMW i4 will be available in three different model variants
from launch, including the first ever BMW M car with all-electric
drive. The BMW i4 M50 is a performance model from BMW M GmbH
delivering extreme driving enjoyment, bringing the classic M formula
of agility, dynamism and precision to the world of electric mobility.
Equipped with electric motors at both the front and rear axle
with a combined maximum output of 544hp and M-specific chassis
technology, it promises exceptional performance while achieving a
range of up to 316 miles in the WLTP test cycle.
In the BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport and BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport, a
340hp electric motor teams up with rear-wheel drive to enable locally
emission-free driving with plenty of sporting flair. It has a
WLTP-calculated range of up to 365 miles.
The BMW i4 enhances its usability further still with flexible
charging options. Notably, its Combined Charging Unit allows use of DC
high-power charging stations with an output of up to 200kW. Range of
up to 102 miles (BMW i4 eDrive40) and 87 miles (BMW i4 M50) can be
delivered within a 10-minute charging stop at stations of this kind.
The i4 eDrive40 in both the Sport and M Sport specification
includes 18-inch alloy wheels and the Live Cockpit, plus such standard
equipment as a reversing camera, Parking Assistant, automatic air
conditioning, ambient lighting, LED lights front and back and acoustic
protection for pedestrians.
Model | Max Power (hp) | Peak Torque (Nm) | Acceleration | Top Speed (mph) | Range (Miles) (WLTP) * | CO2
| Electric Power
| OTR Price*** |
i4 eDrive40 | 340 | 430 | 5.7 | 118** | 365* | 0 | 20-16 | £51,905 £53,405 |
i4 M50 | 544 | 795 | 3.9 | 140** | 316 * | 0 | 24-19 | £63,905 |
*All figures relating to output, charging capacity, charging
times, performance, energy consumption and range are provisional and
based on the standard specification in
Germany.
**Electronically limited.
***Preliminary
on-the-road pricing, correct at the time of publication – the latest
prices can be found at www.bmw.co.uk.
The BMW i4 will be produced at BMW Group Plant Munich.
Its production, which is performed alongside petrol, diesel and
plug-in-hybrid models on the same line, marks the beginning of a new
era for the manufacturing facility. The BMW Group invested around
200 million Euros in the company’s home plant to cover the necessary
disassembly and conversion work for the production machinery. Both the
BMW i4 and its battery cells will be manufactured using 100 per cent
green energy.
In the UK, the BMW i4 range will cost from £51,905 OTR.
Precisely coordinated premium drive and chassis technology
The superb dynamic performance offered by the BMW i4
distinguishes it from other electric vehicles in its segment. The
standard chassis technology’s extremely sophisticated features (some
of which are exclusive to BMW) include the lift-related dampers, rear
air suspension, electromechanical steering with Servotronic function,
integrated braking system, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system and
near-actuator wheel slip limitation. The BMW i4 M50 boasts a bespoke
adaptive M suspension with individually configured springs and
dampers, specially designed anti-roll bars and an additional spring
strut tower brace in the front end, along with variable sport
steering, M Sport brakes and M light-alloy wheels up to 20 inches in
diameter with mixed-size tyres. Meanwhile, the fully electric
all-wheel-drive system helps it achieve outstanding levels of
traction, directional stability and agility.
An intensive testing programme ensures that the motor output,
power transmission, chassis set-up and body attributes work together
to deliver the familiar BMW driving pleasure. The result is highly
impressive driveability in all scenarios: from hard acceleration
through high-speed cornering to relaxed cruising. Even in adverse road
conditions, the car can effortlessly pick up speed.
The BMW i4 shows itself to be a cut above the rest when it comes
to driving comfort as well: its advanced chassis technology and
steering characteristics, plus high levels of ride, vibration and
acoustic comfort translate into easy, fatigue-free driving on long journeys.
Electric all-wheel drive, innovative damper technology and new
near-actuator wheel slip limitation including Launch Control
The top-class powertrain and chassis systems interact with great
precision to produce a driving experience that no competitor can
offer, particularly from a standing start. The electric
all-wheel-drive system in the BMW i4 M50 plays a particularly
effective role here, with the presence of an electric motor at both
the front and rear axle allowing drive power to be channelled to the
road to optimum effect. The electric all-wheel drive reacts with
extreme sensitivity to the speed of the wheels at each axle. If
necessary, it can optimise traction and handling stability by
adjusting the drive torque accordingly, without the traction control
even having to intervene.
The fully variable system can choose exactly the right form of
power transmission for the full range of requirements, from highly
efficient pure rear-wheel drive through to an all-wheel-drive set-up
that maximises traction. Normally, power is relayed solely to the rear
wheels of the BMW i4 M50 to increase its efficiency and range. At
higher levels of acceleration or in response to wheel slip, the motor
acting on the front wheels assumes just the right share of the drive
power to optimise driving dynamics and directional stability.
Near-actuator wheel slip limitation is fitted on both versions
of the rear-wheel-drive BMW i4 eDrive40 and the all-wheel-drive BMW i4
M50, whose intelligent distribution of power between the front and
rear wheels also keeps the vehicle glued to the road under rapid
acceleration long before the traction limit is reached. The
near-actuator wheel slip limitation is designed to bring the
advantages of rear-wheel drive to the world of electric mobility in
BMW i4 eDrive40 variants, whereas in the BMW i4 M50 it is set up for
optimum, rear-biased distribution of drive torque between the two axles.
Weight-optimised bespoke chassis technology
Optimised for both weight and rigidity, the newly engineered
chassis technology for the BMW i4 provides an outstanding basis for
combining precisely controllable handling with impressive
long-distance comfort.
The superb driving qualities of the BMW i4 are partly down to
its balanced weight distribution and its low centre of gravity. The
high-voltage battery is positioned low down in the vehicle floor,
bringing about a drop in the centre of gravity that has a positive
impact on the car’s agility. The centre of gravity is 34mm (BMW
i4 M50) or 53mm (BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport and M Sport) lower than on a
3 Series Saloon.
Standard specification for all model variants also includes rear
air suspension, whose automatic self-levelling feature keeps the car
at a constant ride-height even when carrying a heavy load.
Precisely controllable driving dynamics right up to the limits of performance
While the motor management’s integrated near-actuator wheel slip
limitation function mostly halts loss of traction while accelerating,
the DSC system is responsible for optimising directional stability and
steering capability in demanding situations by selectively applying
the brakes at individual wheels. Its primary functions include the
Anti-lock Braking System, traction control system and electronic
stability control. The easily activated Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
mode allows a higher degree of wheel slip, helping the driver to
explore the car’s performance limits. It is also easy to engage the
DSC off mode for extremely sporty driving without any brake
intervention to stabilise handling.
Integrated braking system optimises stopping power and pedal feel
The BMW i4 is the only model in its segment to be fitted with an
integrated braking system that delivers outstanding stopping power and
reliable pedal feel. Unwanted pedal feedback is eliminated when
recuperation is being used to slow the car, with Brake Energy
Regeneration at a maximum rate of 195 kW (BMW i4 M50). The integrated
braking system enables the recuperation and brake pressure elements of
the overall stopping force to be combined with great precision.
Consequently, the driver enjoys superb pedal feel in all situations,
as applying the same pressure to the pedal will always generate the
same stopping power.
Adaptive recuperation of energy during a journey can be adjusted
Adaptive and individually regulated recuperation during overrun
and braking allows the efficiency of the drive system in the BMW i4 to
be further increased in a way that no other model in this segment can.
Intelligently connected drive management means the intensity of the
brake energy recuperation can be adapted to the road situation, as
detected by data from the navigation system and the sensors used by
the driver assistance systems.
Sustainability-enhancing advances: fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology
Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology – comprising the electric
motors, power electronics, charging technology and high-voltage
battery – forms the basis for driving pleasure with zero tailpipe
emissions in the BMW i4. Developed by the BMW Group, the standalone
design principle for the electric motors, and their compact
arrangement within a housing shared with the transmission and power
electronics, are key factors in the drive system’s outstanding power
delivery and efficiency. This highly integrated drive technology
results in an improvement in power density over the electric drive
system in the 2020 BMW i3 of around 30 per cent.
The high operating range of the BMW i4 can also be attributed to
the gravimetric energy density of its high-voltage battery, which has
been upped by 20 per cent in comparison to the BMW i3. At the same
time, maximum charging capacity for the latest-generation batteries
has now been increased to 210kW.
The drive units are – like the high-voltage batteries, power
electronics and charging technology – the product of fifth-generation
BMW eDrive technology. The electrically excited motor’s specific ESM
design principle enables typical BMW power delivery with locally
emission-free mobility. The drive system’s high efficiency and
cutting-edge NMC-811 battery cell technology give the car a long
operating range and exceptional everyday usability. Extremely powerful
charging technology with a maximum charging capacity of 200kW for
high-power DC charging means that only short mid-journey stops are
required to replenish the energy content of the high-voltage battery.
The electric motors developed in-house by the BMW Group have an
efficiency factor of 93 per cent in their latest version. They not
only better the figures achieved by current combustion engines (less
than 40 per cent), but also rank among the leading electric drive
units in their class.
The excellent range of the BMW i4 is underpinned by efficiency
rather than ever larger batteries. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive
technology therefore resolves the dilemma that has confronted all
electric vehicles in the past and helps to create a blend of sporting
performance, energy efficiency and practical operating range that
clearly sets the BMW i4 apart from its competitors.
The BMW i4 M50 – the first ever fully-electric BMW M model – is
powered by a 190kW electric motor at the front axle and a 230kW
version at the rear, which combine to produce 544hp. The flagship
model’s electric all-wheel-drive system allows drive torque to be
adjusted with incredible speed and precision, thereby maximising
dynamic performance, traction and handling stability. The drive system
technology in the BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport and M Sport promises
sustainable driving pleasure in the way BMW is most famous for: the
power generated instantaneously by its 340hp electric motor is
channelled to the road via the rear wheels.
Enthralling performance with Sport Boost function in the BMW
i4 M50
In the BMW i4 M50, the motor driving the rear wheels generates
maximum output of 313hp, while the unit at the front axle produces
258hp. Intelligently controlled interaction between the two electric
drive units ensures the car always makes effortless progress. The
fully variable system is matched exactly to the requirements at any
given moment, offering everything from highly efficient pure
rear-wheel drive through to an all-wheel-drive set-up that maximises traction.
A specially designed boost function that can be activated on
demand brings the BMW M model’s high-performance character even more
to the fore. The Sport Boost function increases the system’s combined
drive power by 68hp to its maximum of 544hp for over ten seconds. At
the same time, combined torque is upped by 65Nm to 795Nm. The burst of
speed is accompanied by an M-specific soundtrack which was composed in
collaboration with Hans Zimmer, to further intensify the performance
experience inside the BMW i4 M50.
Activating the Sport Boost function enables the BMW i4 M50 to
race from 0 to 62mph in 3.9 seconds. The Sport Boost effect can also
be triggered several times in succession if the high-voltage battery
has sufficient charge. The BMW i4 M50 has an electronically governed
top speed of 140mph.
Customary BMW sportiness and efficiency in the BMW i4 eDrive40
A lively electric motor teams up with classical rear-wheel drive
in both versions of the BMW i4 eDrive40. Its drive unit develops
maximum output of 340hp between 8,000 and 17,000rpm, placing it on an
equal footing with BMW’s most powerful current six-cylinder in-line
diesel engine. The other key factor in the electric motor’s
performance characteristics is its instantaneous peak torque of
430Nm.The BMW i4 eDrive40 sprints from 0 to 62mph in 5.7 seconds. Its
top speed is electronically limited to 118mph.
Combined Charging Unit allows power to be taken on board at 200kW
New charging technology is also part of the fifth-generation BMW
eDrive toolkit. The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in the BMW i4 enables
an extremely high level of flexibility when it comes to using charging
stations of different types.
Hooking up the high-voltage battery to a conventional domestic
power socket or a Wallbox allows it to be fed with AC power from both
single-phase and three-phase mains connections, at a charging rate of
up to 11kW. Using this method, the BMW i4 can recharge its battery
from totally empty to 100 per cent in under 8.5 hours.
A significantly higher charging output - and the shorter
charging times this enables - can be accessed by using a DC high-power
charging station. The BMW i4 can charge its high-voltage battery there
at up to 200kW. So when hooked up to high-power charging stations of
the type mainly found on major transport routes, it can take enough
energy on board in just ten minutes to increase range by 102 miles in
the BMW i4 eDrive40 and 87 miles in the case of the BMW i4 M50.
BMW i4 models in the UK are supplied complete with the Flexible
Charger offering a charging rate of up to 11kW and a mode 3 charging
cable for public charging stations. Retail customers purchasing their
i4 via the BMW UK Retail Network will receive a BMW Charging card that
facilitates access to special tariffs offered by the BMW Charging
network. This allows electrical power to be replenished at a very
attractive price at both public and high-power charging stations. In
addition, ‘bp pulse’ and ‘IONITY Plus’ packages are offered to i4
customers without a subscription fee for the first 12 months of
ownership. With these additional benefits, BMW
i4 customers in the UK gain access to one of the world’s largest
public charging networks, using just one RFID card or App.
The new generation of the BMW iDrive / Operating System
8
The new BMW iDrive is an instrumental factor in the
user experience on board the BMW i4. The most recent incarnation of
the display and operating system takes the interaction between driver
and vehicle into the digital future. The new BMW Operating System 8
features a new generation of displays, controls and software, plus
extremely powerful connectivity and data processing. The intuitive,
multimodal operation becomes a natural dialogue between the user and
their car, precisely tailoring all the functions controlled via BMW
iDrive to the driver’s needs and preferences.
The new BMW iDrive was designed with a clear focus on touch
operation and on dialogue-based interaction using natural language.
Consequently, new features available immediately include the expanded
capabilities of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which uses
a new graphic to communicate with the vehicle’s occupants, and the BMW
Curved Display – the all-new fully digital display grouping in the BMW
i4 formed by the information display and control display.
Natural dialogue with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
The new generation of BMW iDrive also sees the BMW Intelligent
Personal Assistant gaining additional skills. In communication between
people, a lot of information is conveyed non-verbally. The Assistant’s
new visualisation approach, which features spheres of light in
different sizes and brightness levels, gives it more space and forms
of expression. These visuals provides the vehicle occupants with a
clearly visible focal point and recognisable states of activity. When
the user speaks to the Assistant, it appears in a fluid animation and
spreads out engagingly over the displays, without concealing relevant
information. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant can distinguish
who is talking to it and appears on the relevant screen area. A widget
designed specially for the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant enables
rapid access to other settings and suggestions.
Advances have also been made in the functionality of the
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. An expanded pool of underlying
data and information has not only made the digital assistant more
intelligent, it has also enabled it to act proactively and according
to context. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant suggests functions
the customer has not yet tried out. For example, if the driver
regularly opens the window at a certain point, the Assistant
recognises the pattern and proactively suggests setting the relevant
GPS coordinates – e.g. the entrance to a car park – as an automatic
opening point.
Expanding functions and updating via Remote Software Upgrade
The new BMW Operating System 8 further enhances the options for
updating the in-car software and expanding its functions. New and
improved functions can be imported quickly and easily over the air,
either using the car’s built-in SIM card or via the My BMW App.
Installation is subsequently launched by the customer and seldom takes
longer than 20 minutes. Remote Software Upgrades are installed free of charge.
Personalisation using the BMW ID
When interacting with the new BMW iDrive, BMW i4 customers
benefit from increasing personalisation of the user experience based
on their BMW ID. This is used to securely store even more personalised
settings and to transfer them between vehicles. A PIN code can be
created or the BMW ID associated with a particular key to prevent
other users of the vehicle from accessing personal data.
When signing in to a vehicle for the first time, simply scanning
a QR code is all it takes to create a new BMW ID on a smartphone. If
the user uses the My BMW App and is therefore already in possession of
a BMW ID, this will be automatically imported into the car via the
app, when the QR code is scanned.
The BMW ID can be created and activated effortlessly and
securely in vehicles with BMW Operating System 8 or BMW Operating
System 7. Once the BMW ID has been imported personal settings for seat
and steering wheel position, exterior mirrors, navigation system,
driver assistance functions, display layouts, shortcuts, favourites
and infotainment system settings will be imported automatically.
Extensive range of circa 40 driver assistance
functions
The BMW i4 is the new standard-bearer for
driving pleasure in the world of fully electric mobility. Its vehicle
concept, drivetrain and chassis technology have all been designed to
deliver an involving experience behind the wheel. At the same time, it
offers an extensive range of driver assistance systems that are among
the best on the market. The automated driving and parking systems at
work in the BMW i4 stand out with their wide-ranging functionality and
high degree of availability. The availability of around 40 assistance
functions offered for the i4 either as standard or optionally enhance
safety and comfort when driving and parking – in adverse weather
conditions and unclear road situations alike.
The primary mission of the chassis technology and now also
automated driving technology in BMW Group models is to generate a
positive and emotionally engaging experience for the customer. The
focus is on the pleasure of driving, and here the assistance systems
play a key role alongside the model-specific driving characteristics.
The BMW i4 offers customers the best of both worlds: they can enjoy
dynamic driving pleasure by taking the controls themselves or use the
assistance functions to make certain driving situations and parking
safer and less stressful.
Gran coupé style with the comfort and practicality of a
four-door car
The first fully electric model
developed for the BMW brand’s core segment takes the form of a gran
coupé, with a sleek profile that has optimised aerodynamics with Cd of
only 0.24. The BMW i4 combines the hallmark sporting aesthetic of the
brand’s coupés with the comfort of a four-door car and a practical
appeal enhanced by features including a large tailgate. The stretched
proportions and clean lines bring fully-electric exclusivity and the
sporting prowess for which BMW is renowned to the premium midsize
segment. The centres of innovation in the BMW i4 – the blanked-off
kidney grille, the battery technology in the floor area of the car and
the sporty diffuser elements, which optimise the car’s aerodynamics –
are highlighted by accents in BMW i Blue.
Stretched proportions, flowing lines
The BMW i4 has a vehicle length of 4,785mm, width of 1,852mm,
height of 1,448mm with a 2,856mm wheelbase. The 1,600mm front track
and 1,630mm rear track create the ideal foundations for a chassis
set-up tuned to enhance cornering performance and are central to the
powerful stance of the BMW i4. Short overhangs, slim pillars, doors
with frameless windows and a roofline that flows smoothly into the
rear underscore a silhouette that very much fits the BMW coupé mould.
Innovative interior with driver-focused cockpit design and BMW
Curved Display
The interior of the BMW i4 fuses the clear design language and
modern premium ambience with an extremely driver-focused cockpit
design. The purely electric gran coupé comes as standard with a very
slim and low instrument panel, which provides the perfect stage for
the latest version of the fully-digital display grouping. The
innovative BMW Curved Display brings the information display behind
the steering wheel and the control display of the BMW iDrive
control/operation system together, into a frameless, single-piece
glass surface angled towards the driver. The 12.3-inch information
display and 14.9-inch control display effectively merge into a single
driver-focused unit.
The BMW Curved Display in the BMW i4 is held in place by a
supporting structure that is concealed from the occupants’ view, so it
appears to be standing freely in the cockpit. The high-quality display
technology using anti-reflective glass also makes it possible to
dispense with the binnacle usually required to shield the readouts
from sunlight.
The rest of the interior design is likewise geared towards
providing a highly involved driving experience. The BMW i4 is fitted
as standard with sport seats and a sports steering wheel with
multifunction buttons.
The BMW Live Cockpit Plus fitted as standard in the BMW i4
includes an audio system with DAB+ tuner, six speakers and an output
of 100 watts. For those looking for the ultimate sound experience,
there is the Harman Kardon surround sound system, complete with
16 speakers and a digital seven-channel amplifier delivering 464 watts
of audio power which is optional on the i4 eDrive40 and standard on
the i4 M50.
Acoustic pedestrian protection and BMW IconicSounds Electric
The electric drive system powering the BMW i4 produces not only
zero local emissions but also almost nothing in the way of sound when
driving at low speeds. To alert other road users that the i4 is
approaching, it comes with an acoustic pedestrian protection system as
standard. Developed specially for electrified BMW vehicles, the
artificially generated sound is emitted through exterior speakers and
is active up to driving speeds of up to 13mph.
An unmistakable, model-specific acoustic experience can also be
enjoyed in the interior of the BMW i4. Pressing the Start/Stop button
sparks an inspiring acoustic accompaniment that builds anticipation
for the all-electric driving experience to come. This sound production
was created as part of a collaboration between film music composer and
Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer and Creative Director Sound at the
BMW Group Renzo Vitale.
BMW i4 M50 with performance-led styling cues
Model-specific design features give the BMW i4 M50 eye-catching
looks that clearly reference its sporting character. The front apron
has the signature U-shaped graphic of BMW M models. Additional side
air intakes optimise brake cooling. The BMW kidney grille surround and
the vertical trim around the air curtains come in Cerium Grey,
likewise the exterior mirror caps and the inlays in the outer edges of
the rear apron, while the air breathers, the side sill trim strips and
rear bumper trim are painted in High-gloss Black. An M-specific
spoiler on the tailgate and, for UK customers, the free choice between
either 18-inch M aerodynamic wheels or 19-inch M light double spoke
alloy wheels, round off the performance-oriented appearance of the
BMW i4 M50.
The BMW i4 M50 also benefits from Vernasca leather upholstery, M
Adaptive Suspension, electric memory seats, M seatbelts, Driving
Assistant, wireless phone charging, Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite
Trim and Live Cockpit Professional including Head-up display.
BMW i4 eDrive40: choice of Sport and M Sport trim
levels
The M Sport trim for the BMW i4 eDrive40 also
conveys the car’s dynamic ability. Standout features of its
specification include 18-inch M aerodynamic wheels with mixed tyres,
Live Cockpit Plus and Black Alcantara/Sensatec. It also shares the
same M Sport Exterior Styling, M Sport Spoiler and Aluminium Rhombicle
Anthracite Trim of the flagship BMW i4 M50.
BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport customers in the UK can choose either
17-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels or 18-inch alloy wheels with a double
spoke design within the standard specification. Live Cockpit Plus is
also included on all models and the interior is set off with a Sport
leather steering wheel, High-Gloss Black interior trim and Black Alcantara/Sensatec.
Equipment standard to all versions includes a reversing camera,
Parking Assistant, automatic air conditioning, ambient lighting and
LED lights front and back. A host of options are also available,
enabling customers to personalise their i4 to their own individual requirements.
Production at BMW Group Plant
Munich
using purely green power, monitored raw materials extraction,
high proportion of natural and recycled materials
The
BMW i4 will be produced at BMW Group Plant Munich. Following the
implementation of intensive structural and remodelling measures, the
cutting-edge manufacturing facility is now equipped to build the
all-electric BMW i4 alongside models with combustion engines and
plug-in hybrid drive systems.
Vehicle production and the manufacturing of battery cells is
achieved using 100 per cent green energy, while the specific design
principle for the electric motors allows the use of rare earth metals
to be avoided. For the high-voltage battery, controlled, transparent
and sustainable extraction of cobalt and lithium have been employed.
Elsewhere, production has also included extensive use of secondary raw
materials, natural materials and recycled materials.
Manufacture of the BMW i4 in Munich represents a case study in
flexible, efficient and intelligently integrated production processes.
These processes characterise the latest (second) phase in the
company’s transformation towards digitally networked, sustainable and
electrically powered mobility. It is underpinned by the intelligent
vehicle architectures designed from the outset for the integration of
BMW eDrive technology, and by highly flexible production. This unique
combination of factors ensures maximum flexibility and exchangeability
between the different drive forms, which will allow the plant to
respond to changes in customer demand at any time.
Ends
*All figures relating to output, charging capacity, charging
times, performance, energy consumption and range are provisional and
based on the standard specification in Germany.
The electric power consumption and operating range figures are
determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the
version applicable and as per the WLTP procedure. They refer to
vehicles in the German market. Where a range is shown, WLTP figures
take into account the impact of any optional extras.
All values were calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle.
WLTP values are taken as the basis for determining vehicle-related
taxes or other duties based (at least inter alia) on CO2
emissions as well as eligibility for any applicable vehicle-specific
subsidies. Further information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement
procedures can also be found at www.bmw.de/wltp.
Further information on official fuel consumption figures and
specific CO2 emission values of new passenger cars is
included in the following guideline: 'Leitfaden über den
Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den
Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen' (Guide to the fuel economy,
CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new
passenger cars), which can be obtained free of charge from all
dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT),
Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2/
The BMW Group
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW
Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of
automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and
mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 31
production and assembly facilities in 15 countries; the company has a
global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2020, the BMW Group sold over 2.3 million passenger vehicles
and more than 169,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in
the financial year 2019 was € 7.118 billion on revenues amounting to €
104.210 billion As of 31 December 2020, the BMW Group had a workforce
of 120,726 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.
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For further information please contact:
Helen Wilson
Senior Press Officer, BMW & MINI
Communications
Tel: 07815 372 480
Email: Helen.Wilson@bmw.co.uk
Chris Overall
BMW Media Relations Manager
Tel: 07815
370 990
Email: Chris.Overall@bmw.co.uk
Emma Begley
General Manager, Communications
Tel:
07815 371 062
Email: Emma.Begley@bmw.co.uk
Graham Biggs
Corporate Communications Director
Tel:
07815 376 867
Email: Graham.Biggs@bmw.co.uk
CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.
BMW i4 eDrive40*: Combined power consumption: 20 to 16 kWh/62 miles
WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km WLTP.
BMW i4 M50*: Combined power consumption: 24 to 19 kWh/62 miles
WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km WLTP.
(* = preliminary
data. No homologation figures available yet.)