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The i4 M50: BMW M's worldwide bestseller in 2022.1

Researched October 26, 2026 from 36 sources

Also called

  • EV M3Car and Driver's label for the 2022 M50 after it beat the rear-drive M3 Competition to 60 mph by 0.2 second.2

At a glance

0300600
268–593 hpPower
0510
3.7–6 s0–100 km/h
0125250
190–225 km/hTop speed
0400800
400–795 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
2,070–2,290 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.4911

Engine
Single/dual electrically excited synchronous motors; no rare-earth metals1412
Layout
eDrive: rear-motor RWD; xDrive: dual-motor AWD4
Gearbox
Single-speed fixed-ratio drive4
Built at
BMW Group Plant Munich, Germany34

The story

Built to electrify BMW's midsize core, the G26 i4 launched in 2021 using CLAR and the 4 Series Gran Coupé body design. Seungmo Lim designed the exterior; Chris Lee the interior.34

2017: i Vision Dynamics debuts in Frankfurt20172018: BMW confirms the i4 for production20182020: Concept i4 previews the Gran Coupé20202021: eDrive40 and M50 reach showrooms20212022: eDrive35: 67 usable kWh and 281 hp · M50 by Kith: just 7 worldwide20222023: 396-hp xDrive40 enters production20232024: July facelift brings laser taillights20242025: M60 replaces M50 with 593 hp2025 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46): 1998–2006E46BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible (E92/E93): 2006–2013E92/E93BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36): 2014–2020F36BMW i Vision Dynamics: 2017BMW Concept i4: 2020BMW i4 (G26): 2021–presentG26 200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones45222324
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YearWhat happened
1998–2006BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)
2006–2013BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible (E92/E93)
2014–2020BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)
2017BMW i Vision Dynamics
2020BMW Concept i4
2021–presentBMW i4 (G26)
2017i Vision Dynamics debuts in Frankfurt
2018BMW confirms the i4 for production
2020Concept i4 previews the Gran Coupé
2021eDrive40 and M50 reach showrooms
2022eDrive35: 67 usable kWh and 281 hp
2022M50 by Kith: just 7 worldwide
2023396-hp xDrive40 enters production
2024July facelift brings laser taillights
2025M60 replaces M50 with 593 hp
  1. 2017

    i Vision Dynamics debuts in Frankfurt

    BMW's i Vision Dynamics previews an electric four-door coupe on CLAR, with a rear motor and a 600-km WLTP range target.4

  2. 2018

    BMW confirms the i4 for production

    The production car receives the i4 name at Geneva; BMW then confirms a 2021 launch at Paris.4

  3. 2020

    Concept i4 previews the Gran Coupé

    March's Concept i4 previews the production Gran Coupé and its Curved Display; Hans Zimmer and Renzo Vitale create its electric soundtrack.45

  4. 2021

    eDrive40 and M50 reach showrooms

    November brings the eDrive40 and M50, BMW M's first electric performance car; both have 83.9-kWh gross batteries, 11-kW AC and up to 205-kW DC charging.346

  5. 2022

    eDrive35: 67 usable kWh and 281 hp

    Announced for US model year 2023, the eDrive35 uses 67 usable kWh and 281 hp, starting at $51,400 plus $995 destination and handling.7

  6. 2022

    M50 by Kith: just 7 worldwide

    Just 7 M50 by Kith examples are planned worldwide, in Vitality Green over Caramel Merino leather, customized by Kith founder Ronnie Fieg.8

  7. 2023

    396-hp xDrive40 enters production

    July production adds the dual-motor xDrive40; all 2024 i4 models gain Operating System 8.5 with QuickSelect.1

  8. 2024

    July facelift brings laser taillights

    The update adds new headlights and optional laser taillights; the 2025 eDrive40 rates 318 EPA miles on 18-inch wheels, 295 on 19s.910

  9. 2025

    M60 replaces M50 with 593 hp

    For 2026, silicon-carbide inverters improve efficiency; eDrive40 range is projected above 300 miles, while the M60 makes 593 hp in Sport mode.11

Every generation

  • BMW 3 Series Coupe
    E461998–2006
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible
    E92/E932006–2013
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
    F362014–2020
  • BMW i Vision Dynamics
    BMW i Vision Dynamics2017
  • BMW Concept i4
    BMW Concept i42020
  • BMW i4
    G262021–present
  • BMW i3
    NA0

Power over the years

From 335 hp to 593 hp in 4 years.

0200400600 202220242026 hp 2022 · 335 hp · 2022 eDrive402022 · 536 hp · 2022 M502023 · 281 hp · 2023 eDrive35 (US)2024 · 396 hp · 2024 xDrive402026 · 593 hp · 2026 M60 (Sport) 593 hp 2026 M60 (Sport) 335 hp 2022 eDrive40
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YearHorsepowerModel
20223352022 eDrive40
20225362022 M50
20232812023 eDrive35 (US)
20243962024 xDrive40
20265932026 M60 (Sport)

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • eDrive35

    Standard

    eDrive35

    2023–

    281 hp
  • eDrive40

    Standard

    eDrive40

    2021–

    335 hp

  • Standard

    eDrive40 M Sport (UK)

    2021–

    335 hp
  • xDrive40

    Standard

    xDrive40

    2024–

    396 hp
  • M50

    Performance

    M50

    2021–2025

    536 hp

  • Performance

    M60

    2025–

    593 hp

  • Special

    M50 50 Jahre (Singapore)

    2022

    536 hp

  • Limited

    eDrive40 Individual Edition (Korea)

    2023

  • Limited

    M50 Pro Special Edition (Korea)

    2023

  • Limited

    M50 by Kith

    2023

    536 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Four doors with frameless glass, a sweeping coupe roof and a large rear hatch.3
  • Early cars have an almost sealed kidney grille, with cooling flaps along its lower edge.19
  • BMW i Blue accent trim is another exterior clue.3

Year by year

  1. July 2024 facelift

    A tiny diamond pattern appears in the grille, while arrow-shaped LED running lights identify the new headlights.920

  2. July 2024 facelift

    Optional Laserlight taillights adopt the BMW M4 CSL's rear-light style.9

  3. July 2024 facelift

    M Sport gains a flat-bottom steering wheel; redesigned center vents get contour lighting.920

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a BMW i4
    i4
    Photo of a BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (G26)
    BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (G26)

    BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (G26)

    Shared roofline, frameless windows and hatch; the facelift i4 has a half-closed grille where the 4 Series uses mesh.4921

Against its rivals

  • i4 vs Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    i45.7 s
    Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor7 s
    19
  • Tesla Model 3 Long Range

    i4 vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range

    Test range

    i4494 km
    Tesla Model 3 Long Range531 km
    19
  • BMW M3 Competition (rear-wheel drive)

    i4 vs BMW M3 Competition (rear-wheel drive)

    Lateral grip

    i41 g
    BMW M3 Competition (rear-wheel drive)1 g
    2
  • BMW 430i Convertible

    i4 vs BMW 430i Convertible

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    i44.8 s
    BMW 430i Convertible5.5 s
    21

Prices

Value today $27.6K–$44.5K343536

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K 2022202420262028 Value today: $27,590–$44,500 2022 · $55,400 · US base, eDrive40; excl. destination2022 · $65,900 · US base, M50; excl. destination2023 · $51,400 · US base, eDrive35; excl. destination2023 · $67,300 · US starting price, M502024 · $62,595 · US base, xDrive402025 · $52,800 · US base, eDrive35; excl. destination2025 · $57,900 · US base, eDrive40; excl. destination2025 · $62,300 · US base, xDrive40; excl. destination2025 · $70,700 · US base, M50; excl. destination 2022 · $55,400 · US eDrive40 MSRP, 2022; plus $995 destination 2022 · $327,600 · 2023 M50 x Kith, RM Sotheby's $327.6K RM Sotheby's, 2022
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2022Launch price$55,400US eDrive40 MSRP, 2022; plus $995 destination
2022Price when new$55,400US base, eDrive40; excl. destination
2022Price when new$65,900US base, M50; excl. destination
2023Price when new$51,400US base, eDrive35; excl. destination
2023Price when new$67,300US starting price, M50
2024Price when new$62,595US base, xDrive40
2025Price when new$52,800US base, eDrive35; excl. destination
2025Price when new$57,900US base, eDrive40; excl. destination
2025Price when new$62,300US base, xDrive40; excl. destination
2025Price when new$70,700US base, M50; excl. destination
2022Auction sale$327,6002023 M50 x Kith, RM Sotheby's
2026Value today$27,590–$44,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “An EV topped BMW M's sales chart”
    • “STCC's 550-hp i4 drove only its rear wheels”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 7 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 36 sources
  1. BMW Group Canada announces the new BMW i4 xDrive40, expanding the i4 range with an additional xDrive all-wheel drive variant. press.bmwgroup.com
  2. Tested: 2022 BMW i4 M50 Is an EV M3 caranddriver.com
  3. The first-ever BMW i4. press.bmwgroup.com
  4. BMW i4 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  5. The BMW Concept i4. press.bmwgroup.com
  6. Used BMW i4 buyer's guide (Mk1, 2021-date): one of the very best second hand EVs | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  7. The 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35. press.bmwgroup.com
  8. BMW and Kith Join Forces Once Again for New Electrified Special Edition BMW i4 M50 by Kith. press.bmwgroup.com
  9. The new BMW i4 and the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. press.bmwgroup.com
  10. 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe First Test Review: an EV for Driving Enthusiasts motortrend.com
  11. 2026 BMW i4 update measures. press.bmwgroup.com
  12. The New 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50. press.bmwgroup.com
  13. BMW i4 eDrive35 review: does less equal more? | evo evo.co.uk
  14. The first-ever BMW i4. press.bmwgroup.com
  15. First-ever BMW i4 M50 launches at BMW Experience Days 2022. press.bmwgroup.com
  16. BMW i4 M60 review – picking up where the Tesla Model S left off? | evo evo.co.uk
  17. BMW Korea Launches Limited Edition Models of X5 and i4 - The Asia Business Daily view.asiae.co.kr
  18. BMW i4 M50 x Kith Sold At Auction For A Whopping $327,600 bmwblog.com
  19. BMW i4 vs Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3: 2022 group test review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  20. 2025 BMW i4 Combines Matte Blue Paint With Laser Taillights bmwblog.com
  21. Tested: 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe Breaks the ICE caranddriver.com
  22. BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  23. BMW 3 Series (E90) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  24. BMW 4 Series (F32) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  25. New soundscapes for pure-electric driving pleasure: BMW IconicSounds Electric. press.bmwgroup.com
  26. Avtäckning av första BMW i4 till STCC 2024 — STCC stcc.se
  27. 2022 BMW i4 M50 at Lightning Lap 2023 caranddriver.com
  28. Forza Horizon 5 Gets Five BMW Models, Including M2 G87 bmwblog.com
  29. Get Your Creativity Racing with EventLab 2.0 forza.net
  30. 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 Long-Term Road Test: 40,000-Mile Update caranddriver.com
  31. BMW i4 Resale Value and Depreciation - iSeeCars.com iseecars.com
  32. BMW i4 used review: Price, Specs, Range & Reliability | Electrifying electrifying.com
  33. 2025 BMW i4 Price | 2025 BMW i4 Invoice | 2025 BMW i4 MSRP - iSeeCars.com iseecars.com
  34. 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 Coupe 4D Price, Listings & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
  35. 2023 BMW i4 Price, Value, Ratings & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
  36. Used 2025 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe Sedan 4D Prices | Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
  • press.bmwgroup.com
  • caranddriver.com
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • motortrend.com
  • evo.co.uk
  • view.asiae.co.kr
  • bmwblog.com
  • stcc.se
  • forza.net
  • iseecars.com
  • electrifying.com
  • kbb.com

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