BMW i4 eDrive35 guns for Tesla with sharper starting price

BMW has cut the price of entry to its i4 electric car range with the addition of a new eDrive35 model.

The 2024 i4 eDrive35 will hit Australian showrooms before the end of 2023, with a sticker price of $85,900 before on-road costs.

That means the i4 is now below the $89,332 fuel efficient vehicles cutoff for the Luxury Car Tax – and is eligible for the Fringe Benefits Tax exemption if you’re a fleet or novated lease buyer.

Under the skin, the i4 eDrive35 features a 67kWh lithium-ion battery pack good for a claimed 430km of range.

11kW AC and 180kW DC charging is standard. With 210kW of power and 400Nm of torque, the eDrive 35 hits 100km/h in six seconds from standstill.

More expensive i4 models feature a larger 84kWh battery pack, and more power from their electric motors.

Standard equipment in the i4 eDrive35 includes:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Tyre repair kit
• LED headlights with auto high-beam
• Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
• Parking assistant
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Wireless smartphone mirroring
  • DAB+ digital radio
• Head-up display
• Tri-zone climate control
• Power front seats
• Sensatec faux leather trim
• Keyless entry and start
• Ambient interior lighting
• Wireless phone charger
• 12-month Chargefox subscription

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