BMW is preparing to launch an assortment of electric vehicles including iX3, iNext and i4. All three models will be introduced before the end of 2021, but we can expect more EVs in the future.
Little is known about the company’s plan after 2022, but a new report suggests it could include an i6 to battle the Audi e-tron GT, Mercedes EQS and Porsche Taycan.
Autoblog.it says the i6 will arrive in 2024 and be a stylish EV that borrows some cues from the 8-Series Gran Coupe. This implies the i6 will be a four-door coupe, which seems logical given the intended competition.
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While specifications should be taken with a grain of salt, the report says the entry-level i6 will be equipped with two electric motors. The front one will reportedly produce 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS), while the one at the rear 335 hp (250 kW / 340 PS). This setup would give the i6 all-wheel drive and a combined output of 536 hp (400 kW / 544 PS).
There’s also word of an M Performance variant which would use two electric motors with 335 hp (250 kW / 340 PS) each. This would give the high-performance model a Taycan Turbo-rivaling output of 671 hp (500 kW / 680 PS).
As far as batteries are concerned, the i6 will reportedly be offered with two options. The smallest is said to be a 90 kWh battery that provides a range of approximately 348 miles (560 km) in what we can assume is the WLTP cycle. The report also says there could be a larger 120 kWh battery pack, which increases the range to 435 miles (700 km).
Note: BMW i Vision Dynamics concept pictured
