zzdcar
Home
/
Reviews
/
Automobile information
/
BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport (2023) Price & Specs
BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport (2023) Price & Specs-July 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:24

BMW South Africa has quietly launched an entry-level version of its i4. Here’s how much the i4 eDrive35 M Sport – for now the least expensive fully electric BMW offered in SA – costs…

The BMW i4 has been on the market in South Africa since mid-2022, though just a single derivative – an M Performance variant called the i4 M50 – has been available locally. Now, that’s changed with the introduction of a new entry-level version called the i4 eDrive35.

Available exclusively in M Sport trim, the rear-wheel-drive i4 eDrive35 arrives as the least expensive fully electric BMW in the local range (until the launch of the new iX1, we suspect). Big thanks to our eagle-eyed friends over at duoporta.com for alerting us to the new variant’s stealthy arrival.

So, how much does this version of the Munich-based firm’s electric gran coupé cost? Well, the i4 eDrive35 M Sport starts at R1293300, which makes it R352900 less expensive than the 400 kW i4 M50 (which, incidentally, was the M division’s best-selling model globally in 2022). That starting price furthermore sees the newcomer slot in just below the iX3 M Sport, which kicks off at R1 306400.

The i4 eDrive35’s base price is actually listed as R1 285000, but the BMW SA configurator forces the selection of the R8300 Parking Assist Plus package.

The i4 eDrive35 features a rear-wheel-drive configuration.

So, what’s there to know about the new model’s powertrain? Well, like the i4 M50 (and indeed the i4 eDrive40 that is not available locally), the i4 eDrive35 employs BMW’s 5th-generation eDrive technology. Here, the rear axle is powered by an integrated electric motor generating 210 kW and 400 Nm, allowing a 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 190 kph. The lithium-ion battery pack has a net capacity of 67 kWh, translating to a claimed range of up to 483 km (for the record, that’s 18 km more than the all-paw i4 M50).

Produced at BMW Group’s plant in Munich, the i4 eDrive35’s list of standard features includes items such as bi-tone 18-inch M aerodynamic alloy wheels, tyre-pressure monitoring, a Leather “Vernasca” Black interior (with decorative stitching), high-beam assist, BMW Live Cockpit Plus and the widescreen display.

The list of options, meanwhile, includes larger wheels (up to 20 inches in diameter, for R25700), various paint finishes (up to R52800) and special interior trim finishes (up to R13600). There’s also the M Sport Package Pro (R24500), the Deluxe Package 2.0 (R37700, which includes a glass sunroof and uprated audio system) and the M Carbon Exterior Package (R83600).

How much does the BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport cost in SA?

BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport – R1 293300

The purchase price includes a 2-year/unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty, an 8-year/100 000 km battery warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.

Buy a used BMW i4 on Cars.co.za!

Related content

BMW i4 M50 Review: fast, powerful, but is it a driver’s car?

BMW M Division announces its best-selling car of 2022

Here’s how many EVs and hybrids were sold in SA in 2022

Comments
Welcome to zzdcar comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Automobile information
All-New Suzuki Swift: What to expect
All-New Suzuki Swift: What to expect
The fourth-generation Suzuki Swift has been revealed and we have some details on what’s to come. The current-shape third-generation Suzuki Swift is approaching the end of its current lifecycle, with this generation first landing in SA back in 2018. The Japanese carmaker has been hard at work developing the...
Jul 9, 2025
Honda Fit e:HEV Facelifted for 2024
Honda Fit e:HEV Facelifted for 2024
The Honda Fit e:HEV facelift has arrived in South Africa. Here’s a look at how much it costs and what has been updated. The Honda Fit e:HEV is the brand’s most frugal model offered locally in South Africa. Combining the legendary practicality with an updated and more powerful engine,...
Jul 9, 2025
Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Announced with 330 kW
Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Announced with 330 kW
The high-performance version of the stylish coupe has been announced. Meet the Mercedes-AMG CLE53 with a hybrid 6-cylinder turbo engine! We’ve already seen the Mercedes-Benz CLE, a coupe that blends the C-Class and E-Class in one very pretty package. Now there’s the Mercedes-AMG CLE53, which brings a whole lot...
Jul 9, 2025
Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series: V8’s retirement in sight
Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series: V8’s retirement in sight
While the revised Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series range will retain the 4.5-litre V8 for now, the big turbodiesel’s retirement date is on the horizon, according to our sources. Here’s how long it still has… We’ve already brought you early details of the refreshed Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series...
Jul 9, 2025
New Fiat Titano revealed as Peugeot Landtrek twin
New Fiat Titano revealed as Peugeot Landtrek twin
The wraps have come off the new Fiat Titano 1-tonne bakkie, which appears to be little more than a rebadged Peugeot Landtrek. But could it end up being assembled in SA? This is the new Fiat Titano 1-tonne bakkie. Look familiar? Well, that’s because it’s effectively a rebadged Peugeot...
Jul 9, 2025
These 23 vehicles each just had their best sales month of 2023
These 23 vehicles each just had their best sales month of 2023
November 2023 saw SA’s new-vehicle market suffer its biggest losses since early 2021. But, fascinatingly, as many as 23 nameplates registered their best performances of the year so far… In November 2023, South Africa’s new-vehicle market suffered its most significant year-on-year losses since the beginning of 2021, with sales...
Jul 9, 2025
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.zzdcar.com All Rights Reserved