{"id":4705,"date":"2022-02-17T20:44:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T01:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/?p=4705"},"modified":"2022-02-17T20:46:59","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T01:46:59","slug":"bmw-i4-sport-sedan-and-ix-suv-add-more-options-to-canadas-luxury-ev-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/bmw-i4-sport-sedan-and-ix-suv-add-more-options-to-canadas-luxury-ev-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW i4 and iX add options to Canada\u2019s luxury EV lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The new 2022 BMW i4 promises to do clear battle with the Tesla Model 3.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With an expectation of 40 percent of North American new car buyers moving to full-electric mobility by 2030, BMW is setting out on a path to electrify 25 global models, half of which will be fully electric. Not all will be heading across the Atlantic, or the Pacific with respect to the Chinese-made iX3 crossover SUV that won\u2019t yet be sold in North American markets, but we can expect to receive our fair share.<\/p>\n

For starters, Canadians will be the recipients of BMW\u2019s new 2022 i4 sport sedan<\/a> and iX crossover SUV<\/a> later this year. The former joins the German automaker\u2019s D-segment 4 Series family<\/a>, while the latter is positioned alongside the popular X5 mid-size crossover SUV<\/a>, so therefore they target the popular Tesla Model 3 and Model X respectively. The two electric models share underpinnings too, thanks to BMW\u2019s versatile Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform that also supports everything from their tiny 2 Series subcompact models to their executive-class 7, X7 and 8 Series models.<\/p>\n

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The i4 has style on its side, particularly from its rear end design.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The i4<\/a> shares its body style with the 4 Series Gran Coupe<\/a> four-door liftback. It starts at $54,990 (sans incentives, freight, and fees), and will be available in two trims, including the eDrive40 and M50 xDrive. The less eDrive40 version features a single rear-wheel drive (RWD) electric motor capable of 335 hp, while the $72,990 M50 gets both front and rear motors for an all-wheel drivetrain (AWD) capable of 516 hp. Both i4 trims<\/a> utilize BMW\u2019s 83.9-kWh battery.<\/p>\n

BMW promises range of 340 km on a single full charge with the i4 eDrive40<\/a>, not to mention a 5.7-second sprint time from standstill to 100 km\/h, whereas the M50 xDrive can sprint from zero to 100 km\/h in only 3.9 seconds and has the battery life to drive up to 510 km after a full charge. This means the i4<\/a> comes close to matching the aforementioned Tesla Model 3\u2019s best-possible 576 km range.<\/p>\n

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BMW will offer one iX trim for 2022, and another two for 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Notably, the near identically sized, yet more conservatively styled BMW 3 Series<\/a> line continues to offer its 330e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) trim for 2022, which is a less expensive hybrid alternative Tesla doesn\u2019t provide.<\/p>\n

Similarly, BMW offers the X3 xDrive30e PHEV<\/a> to Canadian buyers, but as noted at the onset of this article, the more advanced iX3 EV won\u2019t testing the resolve of Tesla\u2019s Model Y in Canada, at least not yet. This said, BMW follows up its compact X3 hybrid<\/a> with a plug-in hybrid version of its larger mid-size X5<\/a>, dubbed xDrive45e PHEV<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Not everyone will fall in love with the iX’ styling, but it looks to be very practical and nicely equipped.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The mid-size iX<\/a>, on the other hand, is a full-electric that provides two-row, mid-size roominess for up to five passengers and plenty of cargo. BMW Canada will make three iX trims available<\/a>, named xDrive40, xDrive50 and M60, with all incorporating standard front and rear motors for AWD.<\/p>\n

To clarify, the xDrive50 is the only iX trim available for 2022<\/a>, which means both xDrive40 and M60 models will be arriving later this year as 2023 models<\/a>. The iX xDrive40, which will start at just $79,990 (plus freight and fees), puts out 322 hp, can hit 100 km\/h from standstill in just 6.1 seconds, and has 340 km of range, should be very popular, although Canadians tend to buy more fully equipped models, so the 2022 xDrive50, which starts at $89,990, should be a hit due to 516 hp, a sprint time of 4.6 seconds to 100 km\/h, and 521 km of range on a single charge. Finally, the top-tier M60 can be had from $121,750, features 610-hp for a 100-km\/h dash of just 3.8 seconds, plus the ability to drive for up to 450 km on a single charge.<\/p>\n

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Both i4 and iX (shown) interiors promise high levels of luxury.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Additionally, unlike most electronic devices (including many EVs), BMW\u2019s new battery electric vehicles won\u2019t suffer from much battery degradation. This means its models\u2019 various claimed range estimates should stand up over time. BMW claims, in fact, that its i4<\/a> and iX<\/a> batteries will last the life of each vehicle, or specifically up to 1,500 full charge cycles, which is the equivalent of 500,000 km.<\/p>\n

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BMW X5 owners should find the 2022 iX xDrive50 a good BEV alternative.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We have full pricing and trim information for the 2022 i4<\/a> plus 2022<\/a> and 2023 iX<\/a> here on CarCostCanada, as well as the ability to configure each model\u2019s options. Additionally, CarCostCanada members<\/a> regularly receive information about manufacturer rebates, factory financing, and lease rate deals. Both the i4<\/a> and iX<\/a> are currently being offered with in-house financing\/lease rates from 4.49 percent, while members also receive dealer invoice pricing that can be critical when negotiating your best deal. Learn how the CarCostCanada system works<\/a>, and make sure to download our free app<\/a> from the Apple Store or Google Play Store too.<\/p>\n

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The M50 adds BMW M performance and style to the i4 package.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Money in mind, all BMW i4 trims<\/a> are eligible for provincial zero-emission incentives in BC, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories, while the base i4 eDrive40<\/a> also qualifies for the national iZEV rebate program.<\/p>\n

Expect to see the new i4<\/a> and iX<\/a> on Canadian roads soon, as it will start arriving at BMW Canada dealers in March.<\/p>\n

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