Damion Smy
BMW i4 electric convertible spied for the first time
BMW has been spied testing a new electric convertible, which is set to wear the familiar i4 nameplate.
2 Months Ago
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2026 BMW i4 - Base
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
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Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Power and torque
210kW / 400Nm
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Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
4 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
AI-Powered: yes
Virtual Assistant: Alexa
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Includes Augmented Reality: yes
Includes EV Intelligent Route Planning: yes
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 14.90
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 36
Concierge Service: yes
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Single Pedal Driving: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.30
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 amps (A): 16
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 7.01
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 20.96
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 10.48
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 3 Voltage: 230
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.37
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.67
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 1.33
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 180.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 180.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 400
Motor 1 Location: Rear
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 285.6
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 210.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
Battery Supplier: Contemporary Amperex Tech
Battery Type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
Battery Voltage: 353.0
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 70.20
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 12
Onboard Charger: 11.0
Useable Battery (kWh): 66.40
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Wheel: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 14.90
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.0
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 190
Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
Maximum Speed (mph): 118
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 286
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 286
Maximum Power (kW): 210
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 210
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Other
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Other
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Coupe
Platform Code: Clar
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 45.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1290
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 470
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12500
Front Track (in): 63.0
Front Track (mm): 1601
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 125
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 41.0
Overall Height (in): 57.0
Overall Height (mm): 1448
Overall Length (in): 188.3
Overall Length (mm): 4783
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 72.9
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 1852
Overall Width (in): 72.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 81.6
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2073
Overall Width (mm): 1852
Rear Track (in): 64.2
Rear Track (mm): 1630
Wheelbase (in): 112.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2856
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 36.8
Front Headroom (mm): 935
Rear Headroom (in): 37.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 944
Front Hip Room (in): 57.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1470
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1445
Front Leg Room (in): 41.5
Front Leg Room (mm): 1055
Rear Leg Room (in): 34.2
Rear Leg Room (mm): 868
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.2
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1401
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1380
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1645
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3627
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2550
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5622
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2070
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4564
Tare Weight (kg): 2070
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 205
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy
Gear Selector: Piano Black
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Camera
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Camera
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 87.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 89.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20220101
ANCAP Overall: 4.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 71.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20281231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 62.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 3
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Heat Pump: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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