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BMW i4

Electric Gran Coupe · 4W · Launched 2024

₹72.5-77.5 Lakh

≈ ₹72.50 L (Indian market)

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Range

590 km

Battery

83.9 kWh

Top speed

190 km/h

Charge

10 hr

Power

340 bhp

Seats

5

1 variants available

BMW i4 — All Variants & Prices

Ex-showroom ₹75.9L

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i4 M50

₹75.9Lex-showroom

83.9 kWh

Battery

521 km

Range

225 km/h

Top speed

  • 544 bhp — M Performance
  • 0-100 in 3.9 sec
  • BMW iDrive with curved display

Available colors

Alpine White
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Aventurine Red Metallic

Overview

BMW's electric Gran Coupe blending sport-sedan handling with EV efficiency. Shares the platform with 3 Series sedan.

Best for

BMW loyalists upgrading from 3 Series who want electric without losing driving dynamics

Pros & cons

+Pros

  • BMW dynamics in an EV
  • 590 km range
  • M Sport variant available
  • Premium interior fit

Cons

  • iDrive 8 lag without latest firmware
  • Range drops 30% in Sport mode
  • Service costs are BMW-level

Key features

iDrive 8 with curved display
BMW M Sport package
590 km WLTP range
Harman Kardon audio
Adaptive cruise

Safety features

6 airbags
ADAS Level 2
BSM
RCTA

Known issues & how ev.care helps

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Why Is My BMW i4 Not Working? Step-by-Step Diagnosis

Step-by-step fixes for the 3 most-reported faults, with difficulty + cost ratings. Written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified technicians.

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Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by BMW in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.

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Buying the BMW i4 in Australia

  • 1Range: the 590 km figure quoted in Australia is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
  • 2Charging: a 83.9 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways — this model does 10-80% in 31 min on 200kW.
  • 3Incentives: The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
  • 4Climate: Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
  • 5Fit: the range and DC speed handle the long inter-city distances Australians drive, plus the daily run.

The BMW i4 for Australia buyers

What this EV means in Australia — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.

Range in Australia

The BMW i4 is rated at 590 km on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.

Charging

Plan around CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways. The 83.9 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.

Incentives & running costs

The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.

Climate & real-world range

Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.

Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current Australia eligibility before purchase.

All specifications

Battery & charging+
Battery capacity83.9 kWh
Range (WLTP)590 km
Charge time (0-100%)10 hours
Fast charge10-80% in 31 min on 200kW
Battery warranty8 years / 1,60,000 km
Battery repurchaseNo
Performance+
Top speed190 km/h
Power340 bhp
Torque430 Nm
Motor typePMSM
Drive typeRWD
Dimensions+
Kerb weight
Ground clearance175 mm
Boot space320 litres
Seating5 seats

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ev.care expert verdict

Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.

7.4

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BMW i4

₹72.5-77.5 Lakh

7.4/10
Range & battery
9
Performance
7
Features & tech
7
Safety
7
Value for money
8
Service network
6.5

Bottom line

The BMW i4 scores 7.4/10 overall. Best suited for: BMW loyalists upgrading from 3 Series who want electric without losing driving dynamics. Key strength: bmw dynamics in an ev. Main consideration: idrive 8 lag without latest firmware.

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