German luxury carmaker BMW on Thursday launched its all-electric sedan i4 in India at an introductory price of Rs. 69.9 lakh, as it accelerates electric mobility drive in the country.

The company, which had in November last year announced plans to launch three electric vehicles in six months in India as part of its electric mobility journey, has already launched its technology flagship all-electric SUV iX and all-electric MINI luxury hatchback. [1]

Figure 1. BMW Sedan i4 All-Electric Car Launched in India

Figure 1 shows the i4 is imported as a completely built unit. It has the fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology with an integrated drive unit powered by an electric motor, single-speed transmission and power electronics.

The i4 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hr in 5.7 seconds with an output of 340 hp. It promises a range of 590 kilometres, which the company says is more than any other electric vehicle in India. [2]

Meanwhile, the company is investing heavily in setting up charging infrastructure. BMW India claimed it has already put in place 50 DC fast chargers across 34 cities in the country – the largest for any luxury carmaker. [3]

Overall, Pawah said the government’s target to realise 30% of new car sales from EVs is ‘quite achievable.’ Policy measures are in place by means of lower tax rates on electric vehicles and the production linked incentive schemes for auto, auto parts and batteries. If the government were to consider lowering import duties for a limited time or a specified number of units on such a new technology, it can fast-track adoption, said he. [3]

This is the third product of BMW in the electric segment in India, Pawah said, adding "this car has a range of 590 kilometres more than any other electric vehicle in India".

The BMW i4 can be booked online at shop.bmw.in and deliveries will start by the beginning of July 2022, the company said. [4]

Pedro Cunha says, “One of the crucial thrilling elements is seeing how machine studying helps us to higher perceive the universe. Our methodology reveals us one doable path, whereas new ones are created alongside the method. It’s a thrilling time for astronomy.” [2]

References:

1. https://gadgets360.com/transportation/news/bmw-sedan-i4-all-electric-car-price-in-india-rs-69-9-lakh-launch-third-product-electric-segment-3011828
2. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/bmw-i4-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-all-electric-sedan/0-to-100-km/hr-in-5-7-sec/slideshow/91818233.cms
3. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/bmw-aims-to-introduce-multiple-ev-models-in-india/articleshow/91820589.cms
4. https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bmw-expands-e-mobility-with-launch-of-sedan-i4-priced-at-rs-69-9-lakh-122052600673_1.html

Cite this article:

Thanusri swetha J (2022), BMW Sedan i4 All-Electric Car Launched in India, Anatechmaz, pp. 337