BMW i4 M50

Overview

The 2024 BMW i4 M50 is the electrifying Gran Coupe that showed BMW means business in the EV game, especially if you want M-car thrills with zero emissions! This top-dog M50 trim packs a serious punch with its dual-motor AWD setup, M-specific tuning, and head-turning liftback style. As a discontinued model after its 2024 run, its original MSRP was around $70,000, but Green Cars Compare data shows used examples can be found around $36,990. It’s a proper electric rocket that blends luxury with lairy performance, ready to take on all comers.

What's New for 2024?

For its final model year, the 2024 i4 M50 got a slick tech upgrade with BMW's latest iDrive 8.5 infotainment system. This means a fresher, more intuitive interface with QuickSelect shortcuts, making it even easier to fiddle with settings while you’re carving corners. Beyond that, the M50 largely carried over its awesome 2023 spec, because why mess with a winning formula, right? It's the same beastly performance and Gran Coupe style, just with a smarter brain. So, you’re getting the most polished version before it bowed out.

Design & Exterior

This ain't your grandpa's Bimmer! The i4 M50 rocks that aggressive Gran Coupe silhouette, measuring 188.3 inches long, 72.9 inches wide, and 57 inches tall. Up front, the controversial kidney grille is still there, but on the M50 it's flanked by M-specific aero bits, Cerium Grey accents, and mean-looking adaptive LED headlights. Standard 19-inch M wheels fill the arches (20s optional!), with an M spoiler out back completing the sporty, sophisticated, and slightly shouty look. It’s a proper head-turner that screams performance even when parked.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Slide inside the i4 M50 and you're greeted by BMW’s stunning Curved Display, merging a 12.3-inch driver screen with a 14.9-inch infotainment beast running iDrive 8.5. Quality is top-notch, with sport seats and an M steering wheel making you feel right at home. Five can fit, though it's cozier in the back. Cargo-wise, you get a decent 16.6 ft³ in the trunk, expanding to a massive 45.6 ft³ with seats down – plenty for a weekend blast. Sadly, no frunk here, but the cabin tech, including standard CarPlay/Android Auto, is ace.

Performance & Driving Experience

Hold on tight! The i4 M50 is a rocket, blitzing 0-60 mph in a neck-snapping 3.7 seconds, thanks to its dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) – one front, one rear – delivering a stonking 536 hp (400 kW) and 586 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels. With adaptive M suspension and Sport Boost mode, it handles like a true M car: sharp, agile, yet surprisingly comfy for daily duties. The M Sport brakes are mega, and you get multiple regen modes, including proper one-pedal driving. It’s an absolute riot!

Range, Battery & Charging

Powering the M50 is an 80.7 kWh usable battery, giving a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range estimate of 254 miles – enough for serious fun between plug-ins. Efficiency is rated at 3.15 mi/kWh. For juice, the standard 11 kW AC on-board charger will fill 'er up in around 8 hours. Hit a DC fast charger, and the M50 can slurp power at up to 207 kW via its CCS Type 1 port (on the passenger rear), zapping from 10-80% in about 30 minutes. Plenty quick to get you back on the road!

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

The 2024 BMW i4 scored a "Top Safety Pick" from IIHS and a 4-star rating from Euro NCAP. The M50 comes standard in the US with BMW's Active Driving Assistant, bundling goodies like Frontal Collision Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, and Lane Departure Warning. If you want the full suite of robo-helpers, the optional Driving Assistance Professional Package adds fancy stuff like Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Extended Traffic Jam Assistant for hands-free cruising on the highway. Pretty smart for a speed demon!

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

BMW backs the i4 M50 with a solid 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty in the US. Crucially, that beefy battery gets an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty, ensuring at least 70% capacity. Plus, BMW Ultimate Care throws in complimentary scheduled maintenance for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles, which is a sweet deal. Roadside assistance is also included for 4 years with unlimited miles, giving you peace of mind while you’re out enjoying all that electric M power. It's good coverage for such a high-tech machine.