BMW’s Concept i4 Is One Step Before Production [New Photos]

As pointed out by many of our readers, including “Андрей” who we thank, images of the new BMW i4 Concept have emerged online, including on Worldscoop.forums. It’s pretty obvious from these latest photos that the i4 is more of a near-production study than your traditional concept. [Updated 3/2/2020]

We’re less than 24 hours from BMW unveiling its first ever fully-electric Gran Coupe model in the Concept i4, during a live press conference tomorrow morning in place of the now-cancelled 2020 Geneva Motor Show. To get our attention, the Bavarians released a new darkened teaser on Monday, which we digitally enhance to give you a better idea on what to expect tomorrow.

According to the automaker, this vehicle will provide a whole new take “on the dynamic excellence for which BMW is renowned and blends a modern, elegantly sporty design with the spaciousness and practicality of a four-door Gran Coupe.”+

Of course, the best part is that this is a zero-emissions car, boasting an electric motor good for around 523 HP (530 PS) – more than today’s M3/M4 models.

“The BMW Concept i4 brings electrification to the core of the BMW brand,” said design VP Adrian van Hooydonk. “The design is dynamic, clean and elegant. In short: a perfect BMW that happens to be zero emission.”

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Even though labeled as a concept, the shape is pretty easy to deduce, especially since our last round of spy shots with the i4 featured a pre-production prototype that was wearing a particularly skintight wrap.

Its previously-mentioned power output will allow it to accelerate from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in approximately four seconds flat, before maxing out somewhere north of 125 mph (200 km/h).

The electric motor will be powered by a new battery that weighs around 1,213 lbs (550 kg), with a capacity of roughly 80 kWh. This means the i4 could run for about 373 miles (600 km) on a single charge in the WLTP cycle. As for recharging, you’ll be able to juice the battery up to 80% in around 35 minutes, while a quick six-minute charge will deliver around 62 miles (100 km) of range.

BMW will launch the production version of the i4 next year, when manufacturing will begin alongside the 3-Series in Munich.