Overview
The BMW i4 M50 is a genuine M Performance vehicle — not an M Sport specification pack applied to a standard car, but a model tuned by BMW M GmbH with revised suspension, specific drivetrain calibration, and the M Performance identity. Two motors produce 400kW combined output with BMW’s M xDrive AWD system delivering the power to the road.
The M adaptive suspension uses electronic damper control calibrated to the M50’s handling targets. The difference versus the eDrive35 is substantial: the M50 corners flatter, responds more precisely, and communicates grip status more clearly. For drivers who engage with their vehicle on country roads and tracks, the M50’s behaviour justifies its premium.
Key Specification
Battery: 83.9kWh. WLTP: 452km. Drive: AWD M xDrive. DC: 205kW. 0-100: 3.9s. Output: 400kW combined. Price: ~$119,900.
Verdict
The i4 M50 competes with the Kia EV6 GT (~$94,900), Polestar 2 BST, and Tesla Model 3 Performance in the performance sedan EV category. It carries the longest warranty deficit of the group (three years vs Kia’s seven) and the weakest DC charging speed — but the M division’s calibration and chassis engineering produces a car that rewards driver involvement more than any of its direct rivals.
