BMW Ireland Set to Launch Two New Fully-electric Models

BMW’s new technology flagship models the BMW iX and BMW i4 are set to launch in Ireland November of this year. The introduction of both all-electric models is an exiting new chapter for the BMWi sub-brand. 

The All-New BMW i4

The BMW i4 is the first all-electric premium car from the BMW Group and will start from €63,565 OTR. The i4 will be available in three different model variants from launch, including the first ever BMW M car with all-electric drive.

Beneath its four-door gran coupé body style, it boasts fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology incorporating the latest power electronics, charging technology and highvoltage battery as well as the highly integrated electric motors that enable strong performance combined with everyday usability and long-distance capabilities.

Equipped with electric motors at both the front and rear axle with a combined maximum output of 544hp and M-specific chassis technology, The BMW i4 M50 promises exceptional performance while achieving a range of up to 510kms in the WLTP test cycle.

In the BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport and BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport, a 340hp electric motor teams up with rear-wheel drive to enable locally emission-free driving with plenty of sporting flair. It has a WLTP-calculated range of up to 590 kms.

The BMW i4 enhances its usability further still with flexible charging options. Notably, its Combined Charging Unit allows use of DC high-power charging stations with an output of up to 200kW. Range of up to 165kms (BMW i4 eDrive40) and 140kms (BMW i4 M50) can be delivered within a 10-minute charging stop at stations of this kind.

*All figures relating to output, charging capacity, charging times, performance, energy consumption and range are provisional and based on the standard specification in Germany. **Electronically limited. ***Preliminary on-the-road pricing, correct at the time of publication – the latest prices can be found at www.bmw.ie

The All-New BMW iX

The new BMW iX ushers in an exciting new chapter for the brand, the fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) being the first model based on a new, modular, scalable toolkit on which the future of the BMW Group will be built. Conceived from the outset for purely electric mobility and sustainable manufacturing techniques, the BMW iX combines locally emission-free driving pleasure and sporting agility with a highly usable operating range and luxurious spaciousness.

When the BMW iX launches later this year, the model range will comprise the BMW iX xDrive50 with a combined output of 523hp and a range of up to 613 kilometres (WLTP), plus the BMW iX xDrive40 that produces 326hp and is able to cover up to 414 kilometres on a single charge. Powerful performance is instantaneous and all with zero tailpipe emissions. Both versions are equipped with an intelligent all-wheel-drive system, making the iX the very first all-wheel-drive pure electric vehicle produced by BMW.

The impressive battery range is complemented with flexible charging that is designed to be as convenient as possible. DC power can be taken on board at a rate of up to 195 kW (BMW iX xDrive50) or 150 kW (BMW iX xDrive40). This allows the battery charge to be increased from 10 to 80 per cent in around 35 minutes in the BMW iX xDrive50 or 31 minutes in the BMW iX xDrive40.

Both variants will be available in Sport or M Sport trim levels, with the extensive standard specification including 21-inch alloy wheels, Driving Assistant Professional, Parking Assistant, BMW Live Cockpit Professional, climate comfort windscreen, four-zone air conditioning, heated front seats, wireless phone charging and Shadow Line exterior trim. An array of options, including dedicated Packs that group extras which complement each together, allow for further personalisation. Also set to join the model line-up at a later date is the BMW iX M60 which, with an expected maximum output in excess of 600hp, promises an exceptionally sporty allelectric driving experience. All CO2 Emissions and Zero (WLTP)

*All figures relating to output, charging capacity, performance, energy consumption and range are provisional. **Electronically limited. *** Preliminary figures and on-the-road pricing, correct at the time of publication – the latest prices can be found at www.bmw.ie