BMW is enhancing its i4 electric sedan with notable improvements in range and performance ahead of the new Neue Klasse-designed i3’s arrival.
The updated i4 will feature an inverter equipped with advanced silicon-carbide semiconductor technology, which BMW says reduces energy consumption by approximately 5 percent. This efficiency gain translates to an estimated additional 14 miles of range on a full charge, though actual mileage will vary depending on trim and equipment.
Currently, the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 offers an EPA-estimated 301 miles per charge, while the all-wheel-drive xDrive40 achieves about 307 miles with either 18- or 19-inch wheels. The previous range leader, the M50 model, delivers only 245 miles according to EPA estimates.
In addition to efficiency gains, BMW is boosting performance in the i4’s flagship variant. The M50 trim is being phased out and replaced by the new M60, which unleashes up to 592 horsepower in Sport mode—an increase of 56 horsepower over its predecessor.
BMW confirmed to Car and Driver that these updates will launch in Europe this summer, with U.S. production commencing in the fourth quarter. Consequently, the refreshed i4 will debut in the U.S. as a 2026 model, with official pricing and range details to be announced closer to release.