BMW’s i4, Electric Vehicle Focused on Driving Dynamics, Goes 0-100 Kmph in 3.9 Seconds
Focused on driving dynamics
According to a report by TOI, BMW on June 2 globally unveiled the i4, its first electric vehicle focused on driving dynamics. The BMW i4 will be available in two variants in the global market from November 2021.
BMW claims i4 combines the company’s fabled sporting prowess and a range that also convinces over long journeys with the elegant design, spaciousness and practicality of a four-door Gran Coupé.
Heart of the matter
The i4 M50 is a purely electric performance car from BMW M GmbH, with 400 kW/544 hp, all-wheel drive and a range of up to 510 kilometres in the WLTP cycle. BMW i4 eDrive40 is powered by a 250 kW/340 hp motor with rear-wheel drive and a range of up to 590 kilometres in the WLTP cycle.
The BMW i4 is based on a flexible vehicle architecture conceived from the outset for a purely electric drive system. Optimised aerodynamics with Cd of 0.24.
Electric AWD technology
Newly-designed chassis technology attuned precisely to the vehicle concept uses a double-joint spring strut front axle and five-link rear axle. Lift-related dampers and rear-axle air suspension come as standard.
Near-actuator wheel slip limitation (also teamed for the first time with electric all-wheel drive) delivers outstanding traction and directional stability in extremely dynamic driving manoeuvres. BMW i4 M50 also features model-specific adaptive M suspension, variable sport steering, M Sport braking system and optional M light-alloy wheels (up to 20-inch).
Max system torque of 795 Nm
BMW i4 M50 with Sport Boost for ultra-dynamic power delivery from the two electric motors with peak output and maximum system torque of 795 Nm (586 lb-ft). Acceleration of 0 to 100 kmph (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds.
BMW i4 eDrive40 with maximum system torque of 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) and 0 – 100 kmph (62 mph) in 5.7 seconds. Model-specific drive sound delivers authentic feedback to the movement of the accelerator and speed. BMW i4 M50 with an extremely energy-charged soundtrack.
Charging dynamics
Combined Charging Unit allows the use of DC fast-charging stations with an output of up to 200 kW. The range can be increased by as much as 164 kilometres / 102 miles (BMW i4 eDrive40) and 140 kilometres / 87 miles (BMW i4 M50) within 10 minutes at stations of this kind.
Around 40 driver assistance functions available: Front-collision warning, Speed Limit Info and Lane Departure Warning fitted as standard. Optional Active Cruise Control with automatic Speed Limit Assist, route monitoring function and (in Germany) reaction to traffic lights.
Source: ET Online
