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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