2022 BMW i4 M50 - Specifications and price
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| Brand The name of the manufacturer. | BMW |
| Model The model name of the electric car. | i4 |
| Trim The code/name that denotes the level of equipment of the EV including exterior and interior features, battery packs, electric motors, etc. | M50 |
| Model year The year for which the model is announced by the manufacturer. Most often it does not completely coincide with the calendar year in which the model is available on the market. | 2022 |
| Market Markets in which this electric vehicle is available. | North America, Europe |
| Price Current MSRP of the model (before incentives) depending on the market. | EUR 70,800 (Germany, Oct 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style The body style of the model as defined by the number of doors and roof treatment. | Coupe |
| Materials Materials used in the vehicle's body construction. | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors Available exterior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green M Brooklyn Gray M Portimao Blue BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors Available interior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Black Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mokka Oyster |
| Number of doors Number of doors for passengers. Depending on the body style, the doors can be two, four, etc. | 4 |
| Number of seats Number of seats inclduing the driver and passenger ones. Depending on the model, the seats can be five, six, seven or other. | 5 |
| Length The distance from the frontmost to the rearmost point of the electric vehicle. | 188.3 in (inches) 4783 mm (millimeters) |
| Width The width of the vehicle without mirrors. | 72.9 in (inches) 1852 mm (millimeters) |
| Height The distance from the ground to the top of the electric car. | 57.0 in (inches) 1448 mm (millimeters) |
| Wheelbase The distance between the centers of the front and rear axle. | 112.4 in (inches) 2856 mm (millimeters) |
| Front track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the front axle. | 62.6 in (inches) 1589 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the rear axle. | 63.2 in (inches) 1606 mm (millimeters) |
| Clearance The distance from the ground to the lowest point of the vehicle measured without cargo or passengers. The ground clearance is also known as ride height. | 4.9 in (inches) 125 mm (millimeters) |
| Trunk volume The available space for cargo in the main trunk, excluding the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 470.0 l (liters) 16.60 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.47 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Maximum trunk volume The maximum available space for cargo in the main trunk, including the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 1290.0 l (liters) 45.56 ft3 (cubic feet) 1.29 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Curb weight Curb weight (a.k.a. kerb weight) is the EV mass with standard equipment, liquids (oils and fuel at nominal tank capacity) but without cargo and passengers. In some EU countries, the curb weight also includes the weight of a 75 kg (165 lb) driver. | 5048.59 lb (pounds) 2290 kg (kilograms) |
| Payload In the context of automobiles, the payload is the summary of the weights of passengers, cargo, accessories, equipment. | 1146.4 lb (pounds) 520 kg (kilograms) |
| GVWR GVWR stands for gross vehicle weight rating and is also known as gross vehicle mass (GVM). It describes the maximum operating weight of the electric car including the curb weight and payload (accessories, equipment, driver, passengers and cargo). | 6029.64 lb (pounds) 2735 kg (kilograms) |
| Drag coefficient The drag coefficient or coefficient of drag is related to the car's aerodynamics as it denotes the resistance to the air of the front surface of the vehicle when it is in movement. The lower the coefficient, the better aerodynamics the model has. Ultimately, this allows for higher speeds and improved power efficiency. | 0.25 Cd (drag coefficient) |
| Additional information Additional details related to the electric car's body. | Weight distribution front / rear - 48.1 / 51.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1270 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer The name of the manufacturer of the electric motor. | BMW |
| Electric motor type The electric motor category according to the type of motor commutation. Most electric motors operate on magnetism and can be powered by direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) sources. Depending on the type of commutation, electric motors are either self-commutated (AC and DC, mechanical or electronic) and externally commutated (AC only, asynchronous or synchronous). | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor Information about the electric notor's location. The two most common locations are the front and rear of the electric car. | Rear |
| Power The power produced by the electric motor depends proportionally on the motor's rotational speed. | 230 kW (kilowatts) 308.4 hp (mechanical horsepower) 312.7 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power RPM The electric motor's rotational speed measured in RPM when the motor achieves its maximum power. | 8000 - 17000 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Torque Torque is the driving force of an electric motor and is the rotational equivalent of a linear force. A typical feature of electric cars is that they get full torque from zero speed. | 365 Nm (newton meters) 37.2 kgm (kilogram meters) 269.2 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Regenerative braking Regenerative braking is a typical feature of electric vehicles, in which the electric motor uses the vehicle's kinetic energy to save power or stores it for later use. | Yes |
| Additional information Additional details about the electric motor of this model. | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer The name of the manufacturer of the second electric motor. | BMW |
| Motor type Information about the type of the second motor depending on the type of current (AC or DC) and the type of motor commutation. Self-commutated AC and DC motors can be mechanical or electronic and externally commutated motors can be only synchronous or asynchronous AC ones. | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location Information about the location of the second motor. The most common locations are the front and the rear of the electric vehicle. | Front |
| Power Information about the power of the second motor, which is proportionally related to the velocity and ultimately - the motor's voltage. | 190 kW (kilowatts) 254.8 hp (mechanical horsepower) 258.3 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power RPM Information about the velocity (rotational speed) of the second motor when it achieves its maximum power. | 8000 - 17000 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Torque Information about the torque of the second electric motor. | 430 Nm (newton meters) 43.8 kgm (kilogram meters) 317.2 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Regenerative braking Information weather the second electric motor has a regenerative braking capability. | Yes |
| Additional features Additional features of the second electric motor. | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed The top speed that the vehicle can achieve as specified by the manufacturer. | 139.8 mph (miles per hour) 225.0 km/h (kilometers per hour) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h The time in seconds the electric car needs to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. | 3.90 s (seconds) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph The time in seconds the model needs to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. | 3.70 s (seconds) |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Standard | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | 227.0 mi / 365.3 km |  |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | 270.0 mi / 434.5 km | |
| WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | 258.5 mi / 416.0 km | |
| WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | 323.7 mi / 521.0 km | |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Standard | Driving | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 0 kWh/100 mi | |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 0 MPGe | |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | City | 0 MPGe | |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Highway | 0 MPGe | |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 0 kWh/100 mi | |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 0 MPGe | |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | City | 0 MPGe | |
| EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Highway | 0 MPGe | |
| WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | City | 18 kWh/100 km | |
| WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | Combined | 22.5 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class Information about the energy class of the electric vehicle. | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism Information about the design type of the steering mechanism of the electric car. | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering Information about the type of power steering used in this model. | Electronic |
| Turning circle Often referred to as turning diameter or turning radius (multiplied by two), this is the smallest diameter that the outside wheels of the vehicle describe when it is turning on full lock. | 12.5 m (meters) 41.01 ft (feet) |
| Additional information Additional details about the steering of the model. | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission Information about the type of transmission used by the vehicle. Generally, EVs are equipped with one-speed automatic units. | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain Information about the type of drivetrain (the system that delivers power to the driving wheels). | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio The axle ratio a.k.a. final drive ratio of the electric motor. It shows the number of revolutions of the driveshaft needed to spin the axle one complete turn. | 9.374 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. The axle ratio (final drive ratio) of the second electric motor. It can also be shown as the ratio between the number of teeth on the ring gear and the number of teeth on the pinion. | 8.774 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension Information about the main components of the front suspension of the electric vehicle. | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension |
| Rear suspension Information about the main components of the rear suspension of the electric vehicle. | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the front wheels. | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the rear wheels. | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information Additional details about the brakes of this model. | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers M sports brakes in blue color |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Contour | Offset | Material | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5Jx19 | 8.5 | J | 19 | - | 0 | Aluminium | |
| 8.5Jx18 | 8.5 | J | 18 | - | 0 | Aluminium | |
| 9Jx19 | 9 | J | 19 | - | 0 | Aluminium | |
| 9Jx18 | 9 | J | 18 | - | 0 | Aluminium | |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Load index | Speed index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/40R19 | 245 | 40 | 19 | - | - | |
| 245/45R18 100Y | 245 | 45 | 18 | 100 | Y | |
| 255/45R18 103Y | 255 | 45 | 18 | 103 | Y | |
| 255/40R19 | 255 | 40 | 19 | - | - | |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Type of rechargeable battery The type of rechargeable battery depending on its composition. | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity The capacity of the rechargeable battery that powers this EV as specified by the manufacturer in kilowatt hours. | 83.9 kWh (kilowatt hours) |
| Voltage The battery voltage denotes the difference in electric potential between the positive and negative electrodes of the pack. The higher difference in potential results in a higher voltage. | 398.5 V (volts) |
| Weight Total weight of the battery pack including not only the cells but also the shield, wiring, etc. | 1212.54 lb (pounds) 550 kg (kilograms) |
| Location Information about the position of the battery pack in the electric vehicle. | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling Information about the type of battery cooling on this specific model. | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information Additional information about the rechargeable battery of the electric car. | Net battery capacity - 80.7 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Ah Prismatic cells |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Type | Interface | Voltage | Current | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallbox | Type 2 (IEC 62196-2, Mennekes, SAE J3068) | 380 V | 16 A | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging | Type 2 (IEC 62196-3 FF, CCS2) | - | - | 205 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Name | Interface | Power | Current | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboard charger | Type 2 (IEC 62196-3 FF, CCS2) | 7.4 kW | - | Rear-right side |
| Onboard charger | Type 2 (IEC 62196-3 FF, CCS2) | 11 kW | - | Rear-right side |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Type | Battery % | Estimated time (h:m) |
|---|---|---|
| DC fast charging | 0% - 80% | 00:31 |
| Wallbox 11 kW | 0% - 100% | 08:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Category | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Safety and assistance | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function | O |
| Safety and assistance | Active Protection | O |
| Safety and assistance | ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Automatic Brake System (ABS) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Automatic Stability Control (ASC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats | S |
| Safety and assistance | Central locking system | S |
| Safety and assistance | Cornering Brake Control (CBC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Crash sensors | S |
| Safety and assistance | Cruise control with brake function | S |
| Safety and assistance | Drive-off Assistant | S |
| Safety and assistance | Driver and front passenger front airbags | S |
| Safety and assistance | Driver and front passenger side airbags | S |
| Safety and assistance | Driver Attention Assist | S |
| Safety and assistance | Driving Assistant | O |
| Safety and assistance | Dry Braking function | S |
| Safety and assistance | Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Fading compensation | S |
| Safety and assistance | Front and rear seats head airbargs | S |
| Safety and assistance | Head airbags for front and rear seats | S |
| Safety and assistance | Hill Descent Control (HDC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | ISOFIX on outer rear seats | S |
| Safety and assistance | Parking Assistant | S |
| Safety and assistance | Parking Assistant Plus | O |
| Safety and assistance | Performance control | S |
| Safety and assistance | Rearview camera | S |
| Safety and assistance | Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats | S |
| Safety and assistance | Trailer stability control | S |
| Safety and assistance | Tyre pressure indicator | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 6 x -speaker audio system | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | BMW IconicSound Electric | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System | S |
| Air-conditioning | Automatic 3-zone air conditioner | S |
| Seats | Electrically adjustable front seats with memory | S |
| Seats | Heated front and rear seats | O |
| Seats | Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats | O |
| Seats | Sports seats | S |
| Steering wheel | Heated steering wheel | O |
| Steering wheel | M steering wheel in leather, adjustable | S |
| Doors and windows | M Door Sills | S |
| Doors and windows | Power tailgate | S |
| Doors and windows | Power windows | S |
| Doors and windows | Power-adjustable glass sunroof | O |
| Doors and windows | Rain sensor | S |
| Doors and windows | Sun and heat protective glazing | S |
| Mirrors | Auto-dimming rearview mirror | S |
| Mirrors | Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors | S |
| Lights | Ambient interior lights | O |
| Lights | BMW LaserLight | O |
| Lights | Headlamps levelling | S |
| Lights | High Beam Assist | O |
| Lights | LED headlights | S |
| Lights | LED taillights | S |
| Lights | Welcome and Home lights | S |
| Upholstery | Alcantara / Sensatec with M interior trim Rhombicle Anthracite | S |
| Upholstery | Cloth/Sensatec | S |
| Upholstery | Leather | O |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information Additional details about this electric car, including specifications and features that do not belong to the categories above. | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
