The BMW i4 line-up in South Africa has been tweaked, with the eDrive35 derivative gaining a little extra range and the 442 kW M60 xDrive arriving as the new flagship…
- BMW quietly revises i4 EV line-up in Mzansi
- eDrive35 variant scores some extra range
- 442 kW M60 xDrive arrives as new flagship
The 2-strong BMW i4 portfolio in South Africa has been quietly adjusted, with these latest changes coming approximately a year after the facelifted version of this fully electric fastback (which technically features the Gran Coupé body) touched down on local soil.
Thanks to the ever-vigilant folks over at duoporta.com, we know BMW Group SA has revised its G26-series i4 line-up, handing the eDrive35 M Sport derivative a little extra range and replacing the M50 xDrive with a new M60 xDrive flagship.
Now priced at R1 500 000 (an increase of R153 500), the i4 eDrive35 M Sport gains silicon carbide semi-conductor components in its power electronics, which the Munich-based brand says reduces consumption “by around 4.5%”. The claimed single-charge range from the 67 kWh (net) battery pack thus increases from 483 km to 502 km.
As before, the i4 eDrive35’s rear axle is powered by an integrated electric motor generating peak outputs of 210 kW and 400 Nm, facilitating a 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 190 kph.
Meanwhile, the i4 M50 xDrive falls away, replaced by the new i4 M60 xDrive. Priced at R1 750 000, the fresh all-wheel-drive flagship derivative comes at a R55 000 premium over its predecessor, though it offers even more oomph.
Yes, the i4 M60 xDrive boasts peak power of 442 kW (up 42 kW compared with the M50 xDrive), while maximum torque is unchanged at 795 Nm. That added power sees the claimed 0-100 kph time improve from 3.9- to 3.7 seconds. Top speed is again 225 kph, while the listed single-charge range from the 81 kWh (net) battery pack comes in at 538 km.
What does the BMW i4 cost in South Africa?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport | R1 500 000 |
| BMW i4 M60 xDrive | R1 750 000 |
The prices above include a 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the new flagship model in the BMW i4 line-up and what is its price?
A: The new flagship model is the 442 kW BMW i4 M60 xDrive, which replaces the M50 xDrive. It is priced from R1 750 000 in South Africa.
Q: How has the claimed driving range of the BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport changed?
A: The claimed single-charge range of the i4 eDrive35 M Sport has increased from 483 km to 502 km. This improvement is attributed to the addition of silicon carbide semi-conductor components in its power electronics, reducing consumption by about 4.5%.
Q: What are the key performance differences between the new i4 M60 xDrive and its predecessor, the M50 xDrive?
A: The new i4 M60 xDrive generates a peak power of 442 kW (up 42 kW) and improves the claimed 0-100 kph sprint time from 3.9 seconds to 3.7 seconds. Maximum torque is unchanged at 795 Nm.
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