Video Summary
- The 2025 BMW i4 has undergone exterior and interior changes as a mid-cycle refresh.- Exterior design cues include slim headlights and a vertical BMW kidney grille. Adaptive LED lights and LED taillights with laser technology are optional.
- The car is available in a new Cape York Green metallic paint. New alloy wheel designs are included.
- The i4 has a hatchback rear opening, which improves accessibility to the cargo area.
- There is a preference for single motor versus dual motor, because of the benefits with range and power.
- The single motor of the i4 eDrive 40 produces 335 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque.
- The estimated range of the i4 eDrive 40 is 475 kilometers, 295 miles.
- The i4 xDrive has a 435-kilometer (268-mile) range.
- The interior features an upgraded iDrive with Quickselect, benefitting from operating system 8.5. It reduces the number of buttons and controls, and functions of the automatic climate control system. Seat ventilation, and seat and steering wheel heating are operated by touch or voice command.
- A new glass selector, glass BMW iDrive controller, and start/stop button add an upscale feel.
- New interior trim includes brushed aluminum, fine-line light open-pored wood, and ash-gray blue open-pored wood.
- Charging times: DC fast (195kW) 10-80% is 31 minutes. L2 (240V) 0-100% is 8.25 hours.
- Competitors include the Tesla Model 3, Hyundai IONIQ 6, and Polestar 2.
- Base price in Canada: $63,990; base price in the US: $57,900. As tested price in Canada: $80,040; as tested price in the US: $66,750.
