The 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe is one such car. With a single rear motor, rear-wheel drive, and its rear-biased weight distribution, this electric hatchback utilizes the classic driving ...

The BMW i4 already won our EV of the Year accolade ... While the number suffix remains the same as the rear-drive eDrive40, the actual total outputs are up to 396 horsepower and 443 pound-feet ...

From there, BMW offers the i4 xDrive40 which features dual electric motors and all-wheel-drive, the i4 eDrive40 with a single ...

When the all-electric BMW i4 launched, the only way to get all-wheel drive was with a pricey, performance-oriented M50 version; otherwise, the i4 was only rear-wheel drive, which was off-putting ...

but it’s possible to neutralise the car with throttle and indulge in the rear-drive balance, which is again very reminiscent of an ICE-powered BMW saloon. Unlike some EVs, the i4 isn’t hard to ...

Still, you can tell the i4 is new if you know what you’re looking for. For a start, BMW reinterpreted its trademark “angel eye” headlights with fang-shaped elements, while giving the rear snazzy new ...

Although the ZA0 Neue Klasse-based electric M3 is definitely coming, BMW M will offer an internal combustion M3 in parallel ...

The awards didn’t stop there, with our sister title Auto Express naming the i4 its Premium Electric Car of the Year in 2022 and 2023. Downsides? Well, we think it’s a touch expensive compared with ...

And speaking of the i4, while BMW is developing next-generation e-motors for use in the i3, we can draw some context from the i4's current lineup. Rear-drive models make 282 or 335 horsepower ...

Luckily then, BMW has included DC fast-charging capabilities in the i4 ... Steering is sharp and responsive, throttle and brake inputs are immediate, making this rear-drive i4 a delight to drive ...

Award wins for both BMW and MINI brands, plus BMW Group hold on to the coveted Fleet Manufacturer of the Year crown.

Related: 2024 BMW i4 Adds xDrive40 Variant ... are paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with rear-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available.