The BMW Group continues to expand its lineup of pure electric products in the Chinese market and accelerates the electrification offensive. On February 22, BMW i4, a new pure electric vehicle of the BMW Group, was officially launched in China, and two models, the eDrive 40 and M50, were launched, with retail prices of 449,900 yuan and 539,900 yuan respectively.
As BMW's first pure electric four-door coupe, the family's traditional angel eye headlights and innovative BMW i4 front adopt a star curtain intake grille design, and the oversized double kidney intake grille is very recognizable. The BMW M sports kit comes standard, combining sporty aesthetics with an elegant style.
With a long wheelbase, short suspension and roof curvature on the sides, it is basically the same as the fuel version of the model. The semi-concealed design of the door handle can effectively reduce the wind resistance coefficient.
The innovative BMW i4 taillights adopt the classic family "spoon" type design, full of technology, set off the vehicle tail aerodynamic optimization design, the top of the trunk is designed with a small size spoiler, can clearly feel the strong sports atmosphere.
The BMW i4 has a generous and comfortable space, and there is no cramped feeling in the car. With five seats large enough space for five people and also providing ample head and legroom, the interior of a four-door coupe also sets a new benchmark.
As a four-door coupe, the innovative BMW i4 has a full 470L of trunk space, and after the rear seats are reclined, it can be further expanded to 1290L, whether it is for daily commuting or traveling.
In terms of vehicle functionality, the sports steering wheel with multi-function buttons is still the familiar "thong", the new integrated floating curved screen consists of a 12.3-inch digital dashboard and a 14.9-inch touch display, and the central control screen is also slightly tilted to the driver's side 6, following the driver-led design concept.
Three-zone automatic air conditioning, front and rear seat areas can be set temperature and ventilation intensity respectively, to meet the different needs of multiple drivers and occupants. It is also equipped with innovative nanofiber filtration technology, which can effectively isolate some microbial particles and allergens.
In addition, the innovative BMW i4 will be equipped with a wide range of luxury features such as intelligent and connected cockpit, intelligent sensor mood lights, automatic park assist system Plus, BMW electric vehicle acoustic simulation and rear axle air suspension.
It is worth mentioning that the intelligent and connected cockpit of the innovative BMW i4 uses the most advanced digital luxury technology of the BMW brand, while bringing users a new human-computer interaction experience for the future. The new BMW iDrive 8.0 vehicle-to-machine system and powerful connectivity and data processing capabilities enable driver-to-vehicle interaction into a new digital era.
The innovative BMW i4 M50 has a maximum output of 400 kW (544 hp), peak torque of up to 795 Nm, acceleration times from zero to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds and a maximum cruising range of 560 km/h. The eDrive 40 has an acceleration time of 5.7 seconds from 400 to 100 km/h, a range of up to 625 km/h and a minimum energy consumption of 14.7 kWh per 100 km/h. (This data is the performance of the innovative BMW i4 eDrive40 based on CLTC operating conditions)
With the continuous expansion of BMW's public charging network, by the end of 2021, high-quality charging piles that meet BMW charging standards will reach as many as 360,000, covering more than 300 cities across the country, forming a high-speed road network of more than 50,000 kilometers.
By the beginning of 2021, BMW's exclusive charging stations have covered 5 international airports and more than 10 popular urban business districts in 9 major cities in China. In the future, more than 350 authorized dealers from more than 120 cities will gradually open up their charging networks. No matter where they go, users can find the right charging location in BMW's ever-expanding branded charging network.
The innovative BMW i4 is exciting, whether it's a smart, connected cockpit, one-piece curved screen, M adaptive suspension or powerful dual-motor performance. "Borrowing the power of nature, turning electric vitality", this is the official best wish for the i4, I believe that its arrival can meet the needs of Chinese consumers for the electrification of different levels of models.