The BMW iX and i4 electric cars are set to land in Ireland this November and the German firm is rightly excited!
BMW iX
The BMW iX is BMW Group’s new technology flagship it’s the first Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) conceived as an all-electric vehicle from the ground up. BMW says it features ‘the most extensive array of driver assistance systems ever fitted as standard in a BMW model. Crossroads Warning with city braking function. Steering and Lane Control Assistant available in many more situations. Active Cruise Control with automatic Speed Limit Assist. Parking Assistant (including Reversing Assist Camera and Reversing Assistant) specified as standard.’ The iX is similar in size to an X5 but with a lower roofline. BMW says the iX will feature a model-specific drive sound with authentic response to acceleration and speed. Standard BMW ‘Iconic-Sounds’ Electric enables integration of new sound variants produced as part of a collaboration with film music composer Hans Zimmer. The iX will be green in both its production and materials used. Pricing and details for Ireland have been announced: BMW iX xDrive50 (523hp) starts @ € 112,895 OTR – Electric power consumption of 23.0 – 19.8 kWh/100 km. Range of up to 613 km (WLTP). Peak torque of 765 Nm (564 lb-ft) and acceleration (0-100km/h) 4.6 seconds. Combined Charging Unit enables charging at DC fast-charging stations up to battery charge up to 200km to 80% in 35mins in the BMW iX xDrive50. BMW iX xDrive40 (326hp) starts @ €85,815 OTR – Electric power consumption of 22.5 – 19.4 kWh/100 km. Range of up to 414 km (WLTP). Peak torque of 630 Nm (464 lb-ft) Acceleration (0-100km/h) 6.1 seconds. Combined Charging Unit enables charging at DC fast-charging stations up to battery charge up to 150 kW to 80% in 31 minutes in the BMW iX xDrive40.
BMW i4 fast charging 
BMW i4
At the same time the more conventional looking i4 electric four-door coupe arrives. BMW i4 M50 starts @ €78,315 OTR – Electric power consumption combined: 24 – 19 kWh/100 km in the WLTP. All-wheel drive and a range of up to 510 kilometres. Acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds With maximum torque of 795 Nm. Range of up to 140kms be delivered within a 10-minute with Combined Charging Unit at DC high-power charging stations with an output up to 200kW. BMW i4 eDrive40 starts @ €63,565 OTR. Electric power consumption combined: 20 – 16 kWh/100 km WLTP. Rear-wheel drive and a range of up to 590 kilometres. Acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds With maximum torque of 430 Nm. Range of up to 165kms be delivered within a 10-minute with Combined Charging Unit at DC high-power charging stations with an output up to 200kW. Exciting times for sure!
