BMW i4 challenges Tesla Model S and Audi e-tron GT
530hp and 0-60mph in ~4 seconds
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We’ve been given our first look at the BMW i4, another new electric car from the German manufacturer which follows on fromthe reveal of the BMW iXin the same week.
Along with a handful of images of the fully electric 4-door Gran Coupé, BMW also revealed a few key specs of the upcoming i4 - and it’s clear the Tesla Model S andnewly announced Audi e-tron GTwill have some new competition.
The BMW i4 will have a lofty power output of 530hp and will be able to accelerate from 0-60mph in around 4 seconds.
BMW has said that the i4 will be available in a number of versions, so the power output and acceleration time quoted above may be for the top-of-the-line model.
It’s also been confirmed the i4 will also have a M Performance variant too, which may see it gain even more impressive performance stats.
How far will it go?
Another enticing tidbit from this initial announcement is the BMW i4’s range, with it apparently offering up to 366 miles / 590km of driving from a single charge - although real-word usage tends to see electric cars come in under the official figures.
We already know the the BMW i4 will feature the firm’s latest generation of in-car tech in the form of theeighth-gen iDrive system, bringing with it AI smarts, voice control and large displays.
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The BMW i4 will be available later in 2021, and more details on the car will be announced “in the coming weeks” - where we expect to learn more about its performance, technology and price.
John joined TechRadar over a decade ago as Staff Writer for Phones, and over the years has built up a vast knowledge of the tech industry. He’s interviewed CEOs from some of the world’s biggest tech firms, visited their HQs and has appeared on live TV and radio, including Sky News, BBC News, BBC World News, Al Jazeera, LBC and BBC Radio 4. Originally specializing in phones, tablets and wearables, John is now TechRadar’s resident automotive expert, reviewing the latest and greatest EVs and PHEVs on the market. John also looks after the day-to-day running of the site.
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