BMW expands EV lineup with new AWD and RWD options.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Electrek.co

BMW is introducing a lower priced all-wheel drive (AWD) version of its i4 Gran Coupe, plus a rear-wheel drive (RWD) version of the new i7 EV. Both models will feature a new operating system from BMW called iDrive 8.5. The i4 xDrive40 EV is expected to arrive in Q3 of this year as a 2024 model and will start at a base MSRP of $61,600. The i7 eDrive50 will feature BMW’s single GEN5 motor on its rear axle, delivering 449 horsepower and will start at an MSRP of $105,700. BMW is also introducing a new operating system, iDrive 8.5, which will be added during the production of select BMW models beginning this July.
