Fully Electric BMW i4 Available In Singapore, From S$311,888 With COE

One variant will be available from launch (S$311,888 With COE). The eDrive40 combines a 250 kW/340 bhp electric motor with rear-wheel drive. Maximum range as per the WLTP cycle is 590km.

The development of the BMW i4 was based on a flexible vehicle architecture devised for an all-electric drive system. It has a centre of gravity up to 53 millimetres lower than the BMW 3 Series Sedan.

The fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology in the BMW i4 comprises drive units which bring together the electric motor, power electronics and transmission within a single housing. Peak torque is 430 Nm, and a 0-100km/h sprint takes 5.7 seconds. Instead of “traditional” sounds derived from internal combustion engines, the i4’s “melody” is managed by “BMW lconicSounds Electric”. New sound variants are created as part of a collaboration with film music composer Hans Zimmer.

Adaptive recuperation gives the efficiency and range of i4 an additional boost. The intensity of the brake energy recuperation can be adapted to the road situation, as detected by data from the navigation system and the sensors used by the driver assistance systems.

The gross energy content of the high-voltage battery is 83.9 kWh. DC charging is possible at up to 205 kW. The car's range can be increased by up to 164km within 10 minutes from a 10 percent charge level.

In Singapore, BMW Group Asia is partnering with Shell to offer BMW i4 customers either a comprehensive home or public charging package. For home charging, customers will receive a wall-mounted AC charger (with a charge rate of up to 11kW) with complimentary installation service. For public charging, customers will receive a subscription package of 10,000 kWh for 3 years at Shell Recharge stations with no monthly cap for charging, which is equivalent to 50,000km of driving range.

The new iDrive system (BMW Operating System 8) also featured on the BMW iX has been designed to complement the 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display and a 14.9-inch control display behind a glass surface angled towards the driver.

No less than 40 assistance functions are fitted as standard or available as options to provide safe and comfortable driving and parking. Highlights include Active Cruise Control with automatic Speed Limit Assist, route monitoring and the Steering and Lane Control Assistant.

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