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BMW i4 G26

Headline trim: i4 M50 xDrive — 537 bhp, 0-62 in 3.9s.

BMW i4 G26 press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
537 bhp
0–60
3.9 s
Top speed
140 mph
MPG
316 mi WLTP range (eDrive40)
Used
£32,000-£68,000

Strengths

  • First M-tier EV
  • Gran Coupé liftback
  • iDrive 8 curved display

Weaknesses

  • Heavy (~2125 kg)
  • Run-flat tyres
  • 205 kW DC charging modest

Notable tech

  • CLAR platform (4 Series Gran Coupé G26 sibling)
  • 83.9 kWh battery
  • 205 kW DC charging
  • M50 twin-motor AWD performance variant
  • iDrive 8 with curved display
  • First-ever M-tier EV

Common issues

  • 12V battery drain
  • iDrive 8 software updates
  • Charging port latch

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across G26's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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eDrive35 (66 kWh)
BHP282
Torque400 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top118 mph
Range276 mi WLTP
Charging180 kW DC
DriveRWD
Gearbox1-speed
eDrive40 (83.9 kWh)
BHP335
Torque430 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top118 mph
Range316 mi WLTP
Charging205 kW DC
DriveRWD
Gearbox1-speed
xDrive40 (83.9 kWh)
BHP396
Torque600 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top118 mph
Range296 mi WLTP
Charging205 kW DC
DriveAWD
Gearbox1-speed twin-motor
M50 xDrive (83.9 kWh)
BHP537
Torque795 Nm
0–603.9 s
Top140 mph
Range273 mi WLTP
Charging205 kW DC
DriveAWD
Gearbox1-speed twin-motor