The first look at this absolute rad machine will definitely remind you of the all-new BMW 4 Series. But being a four-door coupe, it does look very similar to the recently launched BMW M340i from certain angles. Wondering what we are talking about? Well, it is the first all-electric performance car from the German brand. For now, the carmaker has named it as BMW i4 M50 and just to be precise, it is ready to claim the segment throne as soon as it rolls out.
Want to know more about the all-new BMW i4 M50? Here are the entire details one should know.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- BMW i4 M50 has made its global debut to compete against the Tesla Model 3.
- It comes equipped with two electric motors that churn out a combined 544HP.
- A 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system is available on the BMW i4 M50.
BMW i4 M50
Being the first fully electric performance car from the brand, the all-new BMW i4 M50 does feel like a newbie. There is nothing like it is not tried and tested. After all, the involvement of the brand’s M division is itself a stamp of trust and precision.
Powertrain & Performance
For starters, it is a four-door coupe that looks absolutely stunning just like any other BMW. But what is even interesting is that it comes equipped with twin electric motors that further enhances the overall power delivery to a greater extent. To put everything in numbers, the combined output from both of them stands at 544HP and 795Nm of peak torque.
These exact power figures will not be available all the time just to make it more efficient. However, just enable the Sport Boost mode and there it can go from standstill to 100kmph in just 3.9 seconds.
Range
Performance does have a negative impact on the entire range. Therefore, expect the BMW i4 M50 to return a claimed range of somewhere around 500kms (WLTP cycle). There is even an entry-level variant of i4 and to be precise, it is available with a range of 590kms (WLTP cycle). Surprisingly, both the variant comes with an 83.9kWh battery pack.
Interior
Not much has changed inside the cabin like any other BMW. To sum up everything, it remains very similar to the regular 4 series with a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system on offer.
Price
Currently, BMW UK has priced the all-new i4 M50 at £63,905. The German carmaker has also announced a 12-month charging subscription for retail customers.
Alternatives
Globally, the intention behind revealing the all-new BMW i4 M50 is to place it against Tesla Model 3 Performance. Want to know how tough this competition is? Check out the details down below.
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Tesla is getting ready to enter the Indian market. And according to the sources, it is the Model 3 that will be available here by the end of this year. The plan is very simple and to be precise, BMW has placed its bet upon the i4 M50 to compete against the Model 3 Performance variant. For starters, even this one is available with dual electric motors. Talking in numbers, the combined output from both of them stands at 480HP.
Performance-wise, it is tuned to do a 0-100kmph sprint in 3.3 seconds. However, the top speed of the all-new Tesla Model 3 Performance is electronically limited to 261kmph. For more details on Tesla Model 3 click here.
Specifications
| Tesla Model 3 Performance | |
| Battery | 75 kWh lithium-ion |
| Range | 507 kilometres |
| Power | 480HP |
| 0-100kmph | 3.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 261kmph |
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