BMW Australia is introducing the updated i4 range for 2025, which has been stripped back to a single ‘eDrive35’ rear-wheel drive variant.
The 35 has been the most popular, featuring a single electric motor at the rear for traditional BMW rear-wheel drive dynamics. Since its introduction in 2023, the i4 eDrive35 has accumulated 2523 sales. That’s well over 50 per cent of the 3340 total i4 sales since the model line was launched in Australia in 2022.
Energy comes from a 66.4kWh battery, providing a range of 448km on the ADR 81/02 test cycle. It supplies enough power for the motor to supply 210kW and 400Nm to the wheels, with 0-100km/h coming up in a claimed 6.0 seconds (we’ve previously tested it in 5.72 seconds). That’s proper sports-car-quick and about as quick as serious hot hatches.
BMW says the updated model features silicon carbide semiconductor parts within the SiC inverter, helping to reduce consumption by around 4.5 per cent. Hence the range being bumped up from 430km to 448km.
As standard, the eDrive35 comes with BMW’s latest single-piece infotainment system and gauge cluster, consisting of 14.9-inch and 12.3-inch displays. It includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as a 10-speaker sound system, digital radio, and three-zone climate control.
The new model also comes with the M Sport package as standard (previously optional), with M Sport front spoiler, side skirts, rear bar and diffuser, as well as a set of 18-inch light alloy wheels. Buyers can opt for 19- or 20-inch items as well. There’s also M Sport details inside, such as sports steering wheel, seats, and fine-brushed aluminium trimmings (overseas model shown).
Prices start from $88,900 (excluding on-road costs), which means it falls under the luxury car tax threshold for efficient vehicles. It’s on sale now.
