BMW i4 M50

November 2021 - May 2024

£71,085Price from

80.7 kWhUseable Battery

280 miReal Range

288 Wh/miEfficiency

This electric vehicle is no longer for sale

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Price from (last known) £71,085

Availability	Not available to order
Available to order from	November 2021
Available to order until	May 2024

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£0
Insurance Group	N/A

Price shown is the last known On The Road price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Real Range between 200 - 395 mi

City - Cold Weather	265 mi
Highway - Cold Weather	200 mi
Combined - Cold Weather	235 mi

City - Mild Weather	395 mi
Highway - Mild Weather	260 mi
Combined - Mild Weather	320 mi

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	3.9 sec
Top Speed	140 mph
Electric Range	280 mi

Total Power	400 kW (536 hp)
Total Torque	586 lb-ft
Drive	AWD

Battery

Nominal Capacity	83.9 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	No Data
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	No Data
Warranty Mileage	No Data

Useable Capacity	80.7 kWh
Cathode Material	No Data
Pack Configuration	No Data
Nominal Voltage	399 V
Form Factor	No Data
Name / Reference	No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power †	11 kW AC

Charge Time (0->280 mi) †	8h45m
Charge Speed †	32 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port	CCS
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max)	207 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)	131 kW DC

Charge Time (28->224 mi)	27 min
Charge Speed	430 mph
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

Supported Protocol

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible

Yes

Automatically using Navigation

Yes

Click here for all charging information

† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 13 hours and a charge speed of 22 mph.

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range	280 mi
Vehicle Consumption	288 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	140 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range	322 mi
Rated Consumption	291 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	250 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	139 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	162 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range	257 mi
Rated Consumption	362 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	314 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	112 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	129 mpg

TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption between 204 - 404 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather	305 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather	404 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather	343 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather	204 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather	310 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather	252 Wh/mi

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Safety Rating
Adult Occupant	87%
Child Occupant	87%

Rating Year	2022
Vulnerable Road Users	71%
Safety Assist	64%

For more details on the safety rating of this vehicle, visit euroncap.com

Dimensions and Weight

Length	4783 mm
Width	1852 mm
Width with mirrors	2073 mm
Height	1448 mm
Wheelbase	2856 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	2290 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2735 kg
Max. Payload	520 kg

Cargo Volume	470 L
Cargo Volume Max	1290 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	0 L
Roof Load	75 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked	750 kg
Towing Weight Braked	1600 kg
Vertical Load Max	75 kg

Weight Test (by Bjørn Nyland)

Weight Measured	2400 kg
Weight Distribution (F/R)	48% / 52%

Weight Front Axle	1140 kg
Weight Rear Axle	1260 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	12.5 m
Platform	BMW CLAR
EV Dedicated Platform	No

Car Body	Liftback Saloon
Segment	D - Large
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	Yes

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2021-22

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£71,030
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£710

BIK @ 20%	£12 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£24 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£27 pcm

Financial Year 2022-23

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£71,030
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,421

BIK @ 20%	£24 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£47 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£53 pcm

Financial Year 2023-24

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£71,030
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,421

BIK @ 20%	£24 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£47 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£53 pcm

Go to the i4 on the official BMW website.

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the BMW i4 M50. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	41h30m	7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	25h45m	11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	13 hours	22 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	8h45m	32 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	8h45m	32 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the BMW i4 M50.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	50 kW	71 min	160 mph
CCS (150 kW DC)	150 kW	116 kW †	31 min	370 mph
CCS (300 kW DC)	207 kW †	131 kW †	27 min	430 mph

Charge Curve

Data made available by Fastned

This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

All about the BMW i4 M50

No longer available

This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The BMW i4 M50 was available from November 2021 until May 2024. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the BMW i4 M50.

A new model of the BMW i4 M50 (2021) is available: BMW i4 M50 (2024).

Pricing

The BMW i4 M50 had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £70,180 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £71,085. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The BMW i4 M50 is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BMW i4 M50 is 400 kW (536 hp). The maximum torque is 586 lb-ft. The BMW i4 M50 is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds. The top speed is 140 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the BMW i4 M50 has a total capacity of 83.9 kWh. The usable capacity is 80.7 kWh. A range of about 280 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 200 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 395 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 8 hours 45 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 13 hours and a charge rate of 22 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 41 hours 30 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 207 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 131 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 195 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW i4 M50 is about 288 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 140 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 404 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 204 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The BMW i4 M50 emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from BMW

The link below will open the page of the i4 on the official BMW site.

Go to the i4 on the official BMW website.

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