# BMW i4 all-electric launched in India with a range of 590KM for Rs.69.90 Lakh URL: https://technosports.co.in/bmw-i4-launched-in-india-69-90-lakh/ Published: 2022-05-27 Updated: 2022-05-27 Author: Raunak Saha [BMW](https://technosports.co.in/?s=BMW) has launched the[i4 electric sedan](https://technosports.co.in/?s=BMW+i4) in India at a price of 69.90 lakh INR ex-showroom price which places it right below the flagship iX electric SUV. For some context, it has been priced at 4 lakh INR more than the 387hp [BMW M340i](https://technosports.co.in/?s=BMW+M340i) and nearly 13 lakh INR more than the[BMW 3 Series](https://technosports.co.in/?s=BMW+3+Series)Grand Limousine. Along with being an all-electric equivalent of the regular 4 Series Gran Couple, the [i4](https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news-amp/bmw-i4-with-590km-range-launched-in-india-at-rs-6990-lakh-424574) is the second offering from BMW in India. ## BMW i4 detailed design and features: ![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FTqwV_vWAAAM4KD-956x1024.jpg) The car is similar to the iX, the i4 is based on the CLAR architecture with the 83.9 kWh battery pack that powers the rear axle-mounted electric motor that produces 340hp and 430Nm, allowing the i4 to accelerate from 0-100kph in just 5.7 seconds. It has a top speed of 190kph. The car can charge at rates of up to 205kW, which adds 164 KM of range in just 10 minutes. The i4 comes in a higher-spec M50 xDrive version that gets an all-wheel drive, produces 544hp, and nearly 795Nm of peak torque. It is capable of sprinting from 0-100kph in just 3.9 seconds. This version arrives with a driving range of up to 510 KM. ![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FTqwV_2XEAAaq0w-768x1024.jpg) Customers have an option to charge the BMW i4 through a traditional wall box charger at a rate of 11kW, which sets the battery from 0 to 100 in just 8.5 hours. The electric car has regenerative braking that can boost the battery life up at a rate of up to 116kW in the eDrive40. The carmaker claims that the car offers a range of nearly 590 KM which makes it the highest among all luxury EVs in India. Coming to the design of the car, the i4 has a design that is similar to its ICE-powered counterpart, it has a few aspects to it that distinguish it from the pack. These changes prioritize aerodynamics, cooling, and improving efficiency in order to extract the highest range. The closed-off kidney grille consists of a 10-stage active air flap, front lip spoiler, 17″ aerodynamically engineered gorgeous wheels, stunning blue accents, plush door handles, and an entire reprofiled front along with rear bumpers. ![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FTsdTmqaAAACH4M-1024x576.jpg) Owing to all of these features, the i4 Drive 40 features a drag coefficient of just 0.24. The i4 measures 4,783mm in length, 1,852mm in width, and 1,448mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,856mm which is 39mm longer than that of a regular 3 series sedan. Given the low floor, the i4 has a ground clearance of 125mm which can translate to be an issue as it does not have a lift mechanism. The i4 is set to come in a single Drive40 variant which gets a lot of convenience and safety features unlike the iX SUV, the i4 retains the cabin layout and dashboard from the regular 4 Series Coupe, and although it lacks out on the flat floor along with a free center console area. ![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FTsdTnUakAcX1le-1024x576.jpg) The Sedan has a curved twin-screen setup that has a 12.3″ digital instrument cluster and a 14.9″ touch infotainment system. Along with BMW’s latest Drive 8 UI, the system supports over-the-air updates along with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality. For enhanced comfort, the carmaker has equipped the vehicle with a rear air suspension and lift-related dampers. The i4 eDrive40s other integral features include three-zone automatic climate control, LED ambient lighting, a sunroof, reverse parking assist with cameras, and an amazing 17″ Harman Kardon surround sound system. **Also read:** - [BMW’s 31-inch Theatre Screen brings an entirely new experience for backseat passengers](https://technosports.co.in/2022/01/07/bmws-31-inch-theatre-screen-brings-an-entirely-new-experience-for-backseat-passengers/) - [BMW paints the CES 2022 with its new color-changing paint technology to steal the show](https://technosports.co.in/2022/01/07/bmw-paints-the-ces-2022-with-its-new-color-changing-paint-technology-to-steal-the-show/) - [BMW iX M60: Second M series EV to release in summer 2022](https://technosports.co.in/2022/01/05/bmw-ix-m60-second-m-series-ev-to-release-in-summer-2022/)