Summary
- BMW’s i4 electric car has new lighting treatments and slight range increases on certain models
- Prices for the 2025 BMW i4 have increased but only by hundreds of dollars
- Updates for the 2025 i4 include exterior styling, new headlights, and taillights with laser-lit accents
- New interior features include a steering wheel design, updated trim options, and an advanced infotainment system
- The 2025 i4 supports Plug & Charge protocol, with Tesla Supercharger access to be added, with prices for various models increased and range figures adjusted
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The 2025 BMW i4 has been released with some minor updates to its exterior styling and interior features. The car now comes with new headlights and taillights, with laser-lit accents similar to those seen on the limited edition M4 CSL. Furthermore, new exterior colors and wheel patterns have been added to the lineup. Inside, the i4 has a new steering wheel design and updated interior trim options. The car continues to have a curved display with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen that runs the BMW iDrive 8.5 infotainment system, with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
One of the significant updates for the 2025 i4 is the support for the Plug & Charge protocol, allowing for account recognition from up to five networks. BMW is also working on consolidating more EV chargers into a user-friendly interface and plans to offer Tesla Supercharger access in the coming year. The automaker will switch to the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) port in the future and will provide adapters for existing vehicles. The base model for 2025, the i4 eDrive35, has been discontinued, and the lineup now starts with the eDrive40 model priced at $58,475, which is $600 more than the 2024 model.
The eDrive40 features a single-motor powertrain with the same 335 hp output as the previous model but offers increased range of up to 318 miles, compared to 301 miles previously. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive xDrive40 model is still available, starting at $63,475 with an unchanged output of 396 hp but a reduced maximum range of 287 miles. The top-of-the-line i4 M50 performance variant continues to be the most powerful option with 536 hp, the same as the 2024 model. The estimated range for the M50 is slightly lower at 267 miles, with a price increase of $1,000 to $71,875.
While the i4 and other current BMW electric vehicles share underpinnings with combustion models, the automaker is preparing to launch its Neue Klasse family of dedicated EVs based on a new architecture. The first vehicle in this new lineup will be an electric SUV slated for production in Europe in 2025. As BMW continues to make advancements in their electric vehicle offerings, the i4 remains a popular choice for drivers looking for a luxury electric sedan with improved range and the latest technology features. With the enhancements made to the 2025 model, the BMW i4 continues to be a competitive option in the electric vehicle market.
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