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The better Tesla Model 3? Lower priced BMW i4 eDrive35 launched in Malaysia, priced almost half of a 4 Series

Dinesh Β· Aug 1, 2023 01:18 PM

The better Tesla Model 3? Lower priced BMW i4 eDrive35 launched in Malaysia, priced almost half of a 4 Series 01

BMW Malaysia has expanded the local i4 range with the introduction of 2 new entry-level variants, the BMW i4 eDrive35 and the BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport, priced at RM 273,800 and RM 299,800 with the optional Extended Warranty & Service Package (BSRI).

If you opt to purchase the new i4 variants without the BSRI package, pricing is a little lower at RM 258,210 and RM 284,210.

The i4 eDrive35 variants join the BMW i4 M50 and the i4 eDrive40 M Sport to double the i4 offerings here.

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The better Tesla Model 3? Lower priced BMW i4 eDrive35 launched in Malaysia, priced almost half of a 4 Series 01

Powering the coupe-ish sedan is a single electrically excited synchronous motor that delivers 286 PS and 400 Nm of torque to the rear wheels, all good for a 6 second flat century sprint.

The battery is a 70.2 kWh lithium-ion unit with a 66 kWh usable capacity, giving it a WLTP range of around 490 km. It supports DC charging at up to 180 kW.

Also Read: 2022 BMW i4 M50 EV launched in Malaysia, priced from RM 430,800

The better Tesla Model 3? Lower priced BMW i4 eDrive35 launched in Malaysia, priced almost half of a 4 Series 02

The sleek shape lends it outstanding aerodynamics, achieving an impressive low cd drag coefficient of 0.24. Exterior highlights include LED headlights while the rolling stock is 18-inch double-spoke light allow wheels in 853 Bicolour for the i4 eDrive 35 and 18-inch M aerodynamic wheels with 858 M Bicolour for the M Sport variant. Unique to the BMW i4 eDrive35 variant is a sleek Aluminium Satin lining adorning its sides.

Inside, you’ll find the BMW iDrive infotainment system with the BMW Curved Display as standard. The i4 eDrive35 variant features a sports leather steering wheel, while elevating the interior aesthetics is the oak grain open-pored fine-wood trim. As for the i4 eDrive35 M Sport, it features an Alumium Rhombicle Anthracite M interior trim.

The better Tesla Model 3? Lower priced BMW i4 eDrive35 launched in Malaysia, priced almost half of a 4 Series 03

Upholster options include Sensatec Porfarated Black, Sensatec Perforated Cognac and Sensatec Perforated Tacora Red.

If colours are your thing, you’re in luck as the i4 eDrive35 comes in a wide selection of shades, that being:

  • Black Sapphire
  • Mineral White
  • Sanremo Green
  • Skyscraper Grey
  • Aventurine Red

The better Tesla Model 3? Lower priced BMW i4 eDrive35 launched in Malaysia, priced almost half of a 4 Series 04

On the other hand, the i4 eDrive35 M Sport can be had in the aforementioned 5 colours as well as an additional 2 shades exclusive to it:

  • M Portimao Blue
  • M Brooklyn Grey

The better Tesla Model 3? Lower priced BMW i4 eDrive35 launched in Malaysia, priced almost half of a 4 Series 05

With the Easy Drive Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the i4 eDrive35 can be owned with a monthly instalment plan starting from RM 3,358 while the i4 eDrive35 M Sport starts at RM 3,657 (based on 5-year Easy Drive plan with a mileage of 100,000 km with an 80 percent loan amount). Additionally, they can also benefit from a RM 8,000 Easy Drive Cash Rebate upon registering for the Easy Drive Financing.

As usual, owners of will also receive the complete BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership experience which includes:

  • BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service Programme
  • BMW 8-Year / 160,000 km Battery Warranty (whichever comes first)
  • BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline
  • The BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App - BMW Privileges Card
  • BMW Service Online

With the new additions, the local i4 range now comprises the following with the inclusion of BSRI:

  • i4 eDrive35 - RM 273,800
  • i4 eDrive35 M Sport - RM 299,800
  • i4 eDrive40 M Sport - RM 399,800
  • i4 M50 - RM 445,800

Dinesh

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β€œBetter late than never.” Some despise it, others begrudgingly agree with it but he swears by it… much to the chagrin of everyone around him. That unfortunately stems from all of his project cars not running most of the time, which in turn is testament to his questionable decision-making skills in life. A culmination of many wrongs fortunately making a right; much like his project cars on the rare occasions they run, he’s still trying to figure out if another project car is the way to go.

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