We're not completely convinced that an i4 M50 offers quite enough over its lesser i4 eDrive40 stablemate to justify its huge price premium. But if you can come to terms with that and an AWD format is essential, this is pretty much a state-of-the-art definition of current mid-sized EV sports saloon and fastback design.
If you struggle with the price, just take a look at how much more it would cost to get basically the same thing packaged up as BMW's i5 M50. Or check out how much the Three-Pointed Star wants to charge for a Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ that goes hardly any faster. So it's all relative - and will be all about relatives as EV M cars start to join BMW's model line-up in greater numbers. But this was the first. And it deserved to be.

ISOFIX child seat mounting on rear outer seats

Central locking including 2 vehicle keys with integrated emergency key

Ambient lighting front and rear with 9 selectable colours

Electric memory seats and electrically adjustable seat height, backrest tilt, seat position, seat base tilt, memory for driver seat, exterior mirror

40:20:40 split folding rear seat and rear centre armrest with two cupholders

Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist

3 spoke flat bottom M sport leather steering wheel

Electric windows with trap release and convenient opening/closing feature

Automatic air conditioning with 3 zone control

Rain sensor including auto headlights activation

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High

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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Extra High

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i4 Gran Coupe

400kW M50 83.9kWh 5dr Auto [18 Alloy]