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BMW I4 Gran Coupe 210kW eDrive35 M Sport 70kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	M Sport
Price	£53,450
Battery Capacity	70.3
Engine Power - BHP	286
Acceleration	6
Top Speed	118 mph
Length	4783 mm
Width	1852 mm
Height	1448 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1995 kg

Driver Convenience

4G LTE connectivity
Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Automatic tailgate operation
Bluetooth Wi-Fi interface
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Maps
BMW remote services
BMW Teleservices
Drive off assistant
Driver profile
Driving experience switch
Electric boot lid
Engine start/stop button
iDrive touch controller
Integrated owners handbook
Language version English
Live cockpit plus with nav function 12.3" instrument cluster and 14.9" centre display
Personal Profile - automatic lock when driving away selectable
Service interval indicator
Widescreen display

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

AC charging up to 11kW
DC charging up to 150kW
eDrive exterior sound
Electric drive unit
Electronic differential lock
High voltage battery
Plug and charge
Public charging cable Mode 3
Safety battery terminal clamp
Silicon carbide inverter

Entertainment

1x USB type A with data transfer and 1.5 Amp charging function in the centre console
1x USB type C with 3 Amp charging function in the front centre armrest
DAB tuner
Personal eSim

Exterior Features

BMW badge on bonnet and tailgate with blue ring around the badge
BMW radiator grille with mesh grille/end face of the nuggets in quartz silver matt
Body colour door handles
Body colour mirror caps with bottom segment in matt black
Electric adjustable exterior mirrors
Electric windows with trap release and convenient opening/closing feature
Electrochromic rear view mirror
Exterior mirror heated
Fading support
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear bumper system
Front apron plastic in body colour
Fuel filler flap - right rear in body colour
Headlight beam throw control
Heat protection glazing on front windows and windscreen
Heated washer jets
High gloss black mirror triangles
High gloss shadow line exterior trim
I badge with blue highlight on front ornamental grille
I4 charging socket flap, right, rear in body colour
i4 inscription at the rear left
Integrated outside door handles, flush design, flush integrated, handle recess indirectly illuminated
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED direction indicator lenses
LED eyebrow light
LED front fog lights
LED rear fog light
LED rear lights
M entry sills
Mirror glass aspheric on driver's side, convex on passenger side
Number plate panel integrated into front bumper and tailgate
One piece front bumper cover including towing eye cover in body colour
Radiator grille frame in chrome matt
Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Reversing light
Roof fin in body colour
Side frame trim strip in black matt
Side LED indicators
Side sills in high-gloss black with airbreathers in black
Trailer stabilisation logic
Turn indicators in side mirrors
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting
Window recess finisher strip in matt black

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre console with blanking plug
2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke flat bottom M sport leather steering wheel
40:20:40 split folding rear seat and rear centre armrest with two cupholders
Adjustable steering column
Ambient inside door handle light
Ambient light design projected onto the left and right entering and exiting area
Ambient lighting front and rear with 9 selectable colours
Ambient storage compartment lighting in the centre console
Anthracite headlining
Automatic air conditioning with 3 zone control
Battery in luggage compartment
Black trailer tow hitch button on right
BMW ID
Contour lighting in instrument panel and door trim panel
Dynamic function of contour lighting - welcome, goodbye, open doors, phone call
Front ambient footwell lighting
Front and rear armrest with integrated door trim
Front and rear door exit lights
Front and rear door pockets
Glovebox light
Headrests for all seats
Illuminated armrest storage compartment
Interior light and reading light
Lashing eyelets in boot
Light projection of an ambient lighting graphic
Luggage compartment light
Multifunction steering wheel
Rear storage compartment
Single front passenger seat
Storage tray and compartment with cover in centre console
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Through loading system
Toolkit in luggage compartment
Velour floor mats

Packs

Connected package professional - I4
Interior and exterior mirror pack - I4
M Sport exterior styling pack - I4
Parking assistant pack - I4

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
Acoustic protection for pedestrians
Active protection
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Battery safety cut-off
Brake drying
Brake energy regeneration
Brake pretensioning
Child lock button on rear side window
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor
Driver and front passenger airbags
Driver and passenger side airbags
Driver/passenger seat occupancy sensor
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake
Front and rear ventilated brake disc
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Head airbags for all 4 outer seats
Hill start assistant
ISOFIX child seat mounting on rear outer seats
M sport blue brake calipers
Recuperation system
Side impact protection
Sport brake calipers
Twin horns
Tyre pressure sensor
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system
Central locking including 2 vehicle keys with integrated emergency key
Central locking switch
Electronic vehicle immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts

Trim

Sensatec dashboard

Wheels

Tyre repair kit plus

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	70.3
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	2265
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	420
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	64
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	32
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	180
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	180
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	67.1
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	12.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	16.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	15.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High	18.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High	13.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low	12.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium	12.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High	3.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High	4.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low	5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium	5.1
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	608
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	499
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH	450
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL	500
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High	397
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High	551
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Low	603
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Medium	613
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	377.8
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	310.1
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH	279.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL	310.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Extra High	246.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High	342.4
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Low	374.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Medium	380.9

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)

Emissions - Lifecycle

End-of-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	0.5
In-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	35.2
Lifetime Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	44.9
Production Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	9.2

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	34E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	71
NCAP Safety Assist %	64
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6
Engine Power - BHP	286
Engine Torque - NM	400
Top Speed	118 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	255/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	STYLE 858M
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1448 mm
Length	4783 mm
Wheelbase	2856 mm
Width	1852 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2073 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2550 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1290 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Max. Loading Weight	555 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1995 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.5 m

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BMW I4 Gran Coupe 210kW eDrive35 M Sport 70kWh 5dr Auto

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Packs

Passive Safety

Security

Trim

Wheels

Technical

Electric Vehicle Data

Emissions - ICE

Emissions - Lifecycle

Engine and Drive Train

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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