2020 BMW i4 Will Go 435 Miles On a Single Charge

Jason · 03-22-2018, 12:31 PM

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BMW CEO Harald Kruger just spoke at BMW's annual financial results conference where he gave some insight into the BMW i4 (production version of the iVision Dynamics Concept).

"With the fifth generation of eDrive, our vehicles will be able to drive 550 to 700 kilometres on electric power, depending on the model. We will achieve this in the BMW i4."

That gives the BMW i4 an impressive 340 to 435 mile range on just a single charge. The i4 will run on lithium-ion battery cells.

Expect the BMW i4 to land around 2020.

RPiM5 · 03-22-2018, 12:45 PM

This is likely to be my next BMW to replace my current Chevy Bolt EV. If it truly will have this kind of range, it will change everything! But so far I've had several instances where I have achieved over 300 miles of range in my Bolt EV. Pretty awesome these EV's are.

Plus I saw the concept i4 at the LA Autoshow in person and thought it looked awesome.

JustChris · 03-22-2018, 12:48 PM

Good news indeed.

deemo319 · 03-22-2018, 12:49 PM

I ride my bike to work because it takes a little over three minutes and thirty seconds, while my car is in the driveway and it's use is generally for errands and fun trips.

Lately I have been considering a EV for general use and a buddy has also been considering an EV for him and his wife to add to their stable.

This could be a very interesting proposition instead of a SAV for me.

SDPLV · 03-22-2018, 01:00 PM

So...should I cancel my Model 3 reservation?

Bours · 03-22-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SDPLV

So...should I cancel my Model 3 reservation?

yes sir

Saphirschwarz · 03-22-2018, 01:13 PM

Hmmmmm.... wait and see.... BMW ´s real MPG is not always as promised

Blackhawk878 · 03-22-2018, 01:22 PM

With all the car makers jumping on board, I am hoping they are going to figure out what to do with all the batteries when no longer useable or become damaged. Batt recycling looks may have a lucrative future in it.

ghaffari46 · 03-22-2018, 01:24 PM

Bye bye Tesla!

DCG · 03-22-2018, 01:27 PM

Looks good, now get it on the road.

They could tweak fake kidney grills a bit.

jondaman · 03-22-2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Saphirschwarz

Hmmmmm.... wait and see.... BMW ´s real MPG is not always as promised

I mean I am sure it will hit the MPGs they quoted if you drive it like a Camry, but who on this forum does that?
We are all "spirited" drivers

DCG · 03-22-2018, 01:32 PM

This looks very similar to the Volvo concept. Both are nice and sleek. But this i4 and the X7 are looking too similar to Volvos, who is copying who?

raysspl · 03-22-2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by deemo319

I ride my bike to work because it takes a little over three minutes and thirty seconds, while my car is in the driveway and it's use is generally for errands and fun trips.

Lately I have been considering a EV for general use and a buddy has also been considering an EV for him and his wife to add to their stable.

This could be a very interesting proposition instead of a SAV for me.

I ride my bike to my office too on days that I need to be in. Takes me 40 mins each way & I get a GREAT workout. I don't have to worry about getting my cars dented in the lot or parking attendants moving it around (it's very dense where I work - Beverly Hills). Mainly using my cars also for weekends or trips w/ my lady

CP911 · 03-22-2018, 01:38 PM

Very cool. My only concern is safety with these EVs. The one thing no one talks about is whether or not the batteries pose an additional danger as far as blowing up or catching fire if they are hit a certain way...or just because (Samsung?)...

cfm56d7b · 03-22-2018, 01:43 PM

I haven't yet fully understood the logic of assigning the task of designing electric vehicles to a team that is driven by the motto "less appealing is more appealing".

If i4 will look like 440i GC, it might very well be on my shopping list.

L27 · 03-22-2018, 02:16 PM

a range of 700 km! now that's something! Great news

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

Plus I saw the concept i4 at the LA Autoshow in person and thought it looked awesome.

How does the "grill" look in real?

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Originally Posted by jondaman

I mean I am sure it will hit the MPGs they quoted if you drive it like a Camry, but who on this forum does that?
We are all "spirited" drivers

hahaha that reminds me of an episode of "the grand tour" when jeremy clarkson was talking about the Model X range and a lawyer told him "not everyone drives like a maniac like you"

Fitzy4GC · 03-22-2018, 02:21 PM

Makes me re-think my plans for a Tesla...

M3 Adjuster · 03-22-2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SDPLV

So...should I cancel my Model 3 reservation?

wasn't that just to be fashionable anyway?

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Originally Posted by Fitzy4GC

Makes me re-think my plans for a Tesla...

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Originally Posted by Bours

yes sir

the BMW will probably be available sooner ...

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Originally Posted by ghaffari46

Bye bye Tesla!

SDPLV · 03-22-2018, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDPLV

So...should I cancel my Model 3 reservation?

wasn't that just to be fashionable anyway?

Course. I liked being part of the environmentally elite social circles because of my $1000 deposit.

M3 Adjuster · 03-22-2018, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SDPLV

Course. I liked being part of the environmentally elite social circles because of my $1000 deposit.

and you also like lending money out for free.. Can I borrow a G and pay it back in 3 years with no interest? thanks!

SDPLV · 03-22-2018, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saphirschwarz

Hmmmmm.... wait and see.... BMW ´s real MPG is not always as promised

Neither are it's 0-60mph times

SDPLV · 03-22-2018, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDPLV

Course. I liked being part of the environmentally elite social circles because of my $1000 deposit.

and you also like lending money out for free.. Can I borrow a G and pay it back in 3 years with no interest? Thanks!

Sometimes you gotta protect yourself...from yourself. I just dropped way over that on my M3 mods!

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