BMW to launch iX and i4 EVs in India in 2022

Audi and Mercedes offer EVs like the e-tron, e-tron Sportback, e-tron GT and EQC in India.

BMW India plans to introduce two fully electric models in 2022. It's part of a wider global product offensive comprising of 25 electrified models.

The BMW iX and i4 are the two cars that will make it into the Indian EV space next year. The iX is an all-electric SUV, while the latter is an electric sedan.

BMW iX

The iX is based on an all-new aluminium spaceframe and is about the same size as the BMW X5. The car is powered by BMW's fifth-generation all-electric platform, which comprises of two electric motors with a combined output of 503 BHP.

The battery is said to offer a maximum range of 600 km on a single charge (WLTP cycle). It can be recharged from 10% to 80% in 40 minutes using a 200 kW fast charger. Users can top up the range by 120 km within 10 minutes, using a fast charger.

BMW i4

The i4 is the fully electric version of the 4 Series Gran Coupe. It is powered by an electric motor that has an output of 523 BHP and can cover 590 km (WLTP cycle) on a single charge.

Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India, has stated that the company is open to the local assembly of EVs at its Chennai plant. However, investment in EVs is possible only if there's sufficient demand. He added that import duties would be crucial for building a critical scale for local manufacturing.

At present, Audi and Mercedes-Benz offer a range of electric cars in India. Audi has the e-tron, e-tron Sportback and e-tron GT, while Mercedes has the EQC electric SUV on sale.

Source: ET Auto