Today is February 22, 2022, Sunday 2, the twenty-second day of the first lunar month, on this super "love" day BMW Group "series" the new pure electric coupe BMW i4 officially launched in China. A total of two models, the standard version of i4 eDrive40 and the first pure electric coupe i4 M50 of the M brand, were launched, priced at 449,900 yuan and 539,900 yuan respectively.
Four-door electric coupe new category
As of now, bmw pure electric family already has two SUV models, iX and iX3, and the appearance of the i4 fills the gap in the BMW i series in the four-door sedan coupe category.
In terms of appearance, the i4 inherits the design language of the new 4 Series, with simple lines, smooth body, and highly recognizable front face are all original BMW style. Inheriting the excellent design language of the 4 Series coupe, the i4 has a low and sharp body line like a BMW fuel car, and if you think that the i4 is a "oil to electricity" at this time, it is a big mistake. At present, BMW uses a hybrid oil-electric platform, that is to say, as early as the beginning of the design and production of the current 4 series, it has reserved design space for electric vehicles, which is the essential difference between i4 and oil to electricity.
It should be noted that the BMW i4 is equipped with the new BMW iDrive 8.0 system, and the new smart interconnect cockpit adopts the same integrated curved floating screen as the iX with a redesigned user interface, as well as powerful interconnection and data processing capabilities. The integrated floating curved screen integrates a 14.9-inch touch display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, and is tilted about 6 degrees in the direction of the driver, which not only highlights the driver-oriented design, but also makes the entire cockpit very sci-fi.
The innovative BMW i4 eDrive40 provides users with an excellent digital mobility experience while also taking into account BMW's sporty characteristics as always. The new vehicle is equipped with the fifth generation of eDrive electric drive technology, advanced chassis technology, intelligent lightweight design and excellent aerodynamic characteristics, enabling the innovative BMW i4 to achieve excellent battery life and dynamic handling. The maximum output power of the motor is 250 kilowatts, the acceleration from zero to 100 kilometers is 5.7 seconds, the energy consumption of 100 kilometers is as low as 14.7 kilowatt hours, and the cruising range under CLTC standards can reach 625 kilometers.
Sporty driving fun is BMW's gift to the electric age
As the most powerful high-performance driving machine in the BMW i4 family, the BMW i4 M50 is BMW M's first high-performance electric coupe, and for the first time, bmw M's uncompromising pursuit of performance is perfectly integrated with the BMW i brand's pursuit of innovation.
The new car is equipped with BMW's 5th generation eDrive electric drive system, which can provide a maximum output of 400 kilowatts, peak torque of up to 795 Nm, and acceleration of 100 kilometers in just 3.9 seconds. Under CLTC standards, the vehicle has a range of up to 560 km. Combined with advanced chassis technology, intelligent lightweight design and excellent aerodynamic properties, exceptional sporty performance is achieved.
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the BMW M brand, and the launch of the innovative BMW i4 M50, M50, M's first high-performance electric vehicle, is a milestone that exemplifies the pioneering and innovative spirit that BMW M has always adhered to. The innovative BMW i4 M50 is also equipped with many innovative technologies. The new car is equipped with an all-electric four-wheel drive system, which intelligently distributes the driving force, so that each wheel has an outstanding dynamic response, and the driving force is efficiently transmitted to the wheels, always driving forward with surging power, bringing drivers zero-emission driving pleasure. At the same time, through BMW M's exclusive tuning and testing, tailor-made M adaptive suspension, specially tuned springs and shock absorbers, variable sports steering system, additional body reinforcement components and M braking system and other innovative technologies, M's unique chassis technology and electric drive technology are combined to bring the ultimate track-like driving experience.
The innovative BMW i4 M50 also comes standard with a number of exterior interior features that mark high performance, further enhancing the vehicle's sporty character and product appeal. M aerodynamic components, blue M high-performance brake calipers, M family exclusive exterior mirror design, M rear spoiler, M Performance model exclusive cerium gray exterior decoration, M Performance model exclusive 19-inch wheels and M tri-color steering wheel stitching, etc., and the choice of frosted Portimão blue exclusive paint, highlighting the M50 model's distinctive high-performance identity.
In addition, the M50 model is also equipped with a variety of digital interconnection and intelligent driving configurations as standard, including an integrated floating curved screen, BMW operating system 8.0, intelligent laser headlights, Harman/Kardon high-end audio system, automatic parking assistance system Plus with 360 panoramic parking images, active cruise control system, forward collision warning and emergency brake assistance, lane correction assistance and other rich luxury configurations, fully demonstrating the modern luxury of the i4 M50 and the passionate sense of sports control.
Charging services continue to advance to ensure worry-free travel
In terms of charging services, BMW offers its customers a full range of solutions including private charging, public charging, exclusive charging and digital charging services. Customers who purchase the innovative BMW i4 can choose the charging wall box and basic installation service at the BMW New Energy Authorized Dealer; for customers who do not have the conditions for private charging installation, they can choose to open the charging card service in some cities.
By the end of 2021, BMW's public charging service network will cover more than 360,000 high-quality charging piles, including 150,000 DC fast charging piles, and dealer charging stations will be expanded to 350. The innovative BMW i4 also enjoys plug-and-play functionality, which will be available in around 50,000 charging stations nationwide by the end of 2021. When using, the user does not need to scan the code of the mobile phone, and the authentication and charging start can be automatically completed after the gun is inserted, making charging easier and more convenient.
Luxury cars and motorsport have an unshakable place. On the i4, it can be seen that BMW is not complacent, and at the advent of the era of electrification, it is still standing in the position of the vanguard.