BMW Could Finally Be Building the Electric Convertible Fans Have Always Wanted
BMW’s reported soft-top would be one of few electric convertibles on sale, with just two current U.S. rivals named in coverage.
- According to a BMWBlog report released on Friday, BMW plans an all-electric i4 Convertible for 2028 utilizing the Neue Klasse platform that underpins the new i3 sedan.
- The upcoming car will feature a fabric soft-top to minimize weight and lower the center of gravity, improving cornering credentials for the four-seat, two-door model.
- Electric convertibles remain rare in the current market, where the only new EV convertible available in the U.S. is the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore, priced at $206,095.
- Production will overlap with combustion 4 Series Convertibles through mid-2029, allowing BMW to leverage an existing dealer network and customer base for the electric variant.
- Industry history for low-volume halo EVs remains mixed, as Audi scrapped electric sports car plans outright while Tesla and Polestar pushed roadster projects back repeatedly.
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Spied: BMW i4 Convertible Confirms EV Droptops Are Going Mainstream
A camouflaged BMW i4 convertible has been spied out testing. The car is expected for the 2028 model year. The post Spied: BMW i4 Convertible Confirms EV Droptops Are Going Mainstream appeared first on The Drive.
BMW is finally making the electric convertible we've been waiting for
BMW is planning an all-electric i4 Convertible for 2028, according to a new report from BMWBLOG citing sources close to the automaker. That would make it one of a small handful of electric convertibles anywhere in the world. Right now, you can buy exactly one new EV convertible in the US, and it starts at $206,095.
BMW’s New i4 Convertible Unofficially Lowers Its Roof in Realistic Renderings
Some may be tempted to think that BMW has no intention of launching a brand-new i4 Convertible, but they would be wrong, you see, because such a model is indeed coming, and whether you like it or not, it will go down the Neue Klasse route. Petrolheads know what this means, and in as few words as possible, look for a vizor-like face, a pair of XM-like (or X6-like) taillights, and a controversial design overall. This also includes the pilla... (co…
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