US Edition2026 BMW I4 Gets Hotter M60 Flagship, Longer Driving Range
- BMW launched the 2026 i4 M60 flagship electric sedan with 593 horsepower and a 3.7-second 0-62 mph time, priced from £70,910.
- The new M60 replaces the 537hp i4 M50 and adds 50hp over the petrol M4 CS, while updated i4 entry models gain silicon-carbide inverters to boost range.
- The updated i4 eDrive40 achieves 317 miles per charge, the eDrive35 reaches 266 miles, and all electric models receive an extended eight-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty.
- BMW says the silicon carbide inverters reduce energy consumption by about 4.5%, raising driving range by roughly 13 to 14 miles on the entry-level i4 variants.
- Production of the updated i4 range begins July 2025, and while new features may enhance appeal, BMW will evaluate the impact on sales later this year.
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The BMW i4 grabs precious kilometers of range, without changing battery. The novelty is at the level of its electronics of more efficient power. What to enjoy from 12 to 31 km more, depending on the versions. The autonomy is often the nerve of the war on electric cars.
In the summer of 2025, BMW wants to present a thoroughly revised i4. Performance and range should partly increase.
BMW i4 gets SiC inverter – eDrive35/40 gains up to 22 km EV range; new M60 variant added with 601 PS
BMW has announced some changes for the i4 electric vehicle (EV) as part of its summer 2025 update plan that sees powertrain and/or equipment revisions. From July this year, both the eDrive35 and eDrive40 variants of the i4 will come with a silicon carbide (SiC) inverter that reduces energy consumption by around 4.5%. In turn, the WLTP-rated range goes up by up to 22 km depending on the variant and equipment installed. In the same month, the i4 w…
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The BMW i4 electric sedan has received another round of updates with a more powerful M60 flagship and reduced energy consumption in the rear-wheel-drive grades for more driving range. The 2026 BMW i4 electric sedan has gained a new M60 flagship variant and more driving range for rear-wheel-drive grades – but Australian timing for the last two rounds of updates remains unclear. Following a styling update for the i4 launched overseas in 2024 – wh…
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