New electric cars 2021 - page 2

BMW i4

BMW has definitely taken note of the Tesla Model 3's disruption of the compact executive-car class; the American model offers compellingly low running costs and high-tech appeal for the same price as a high-spec diesel 3 Series, or its key rivals the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class. BMW's answer to the Tesla is this i4. Production is expected to start in August or September 2021, so it’s expected to be out before 2022. It will use the 523bhp BMW eDrive powertrain, with a range of around 373 miles for the i4 from an 80kWh battery pack. It should go from 0-62mph in about four seconds. Read more about the BMW i4 here.

BMW iX

BMW is launching a whole slew of electric models in the near future, with this large iX SUV set to be the biggest of the lot. Originally previewed in concept form by BMW as the 'Vision iNEXT', the production version was revealed in late 2020 badged as the iX. Power comes from two electric motors with a combined 496bhp, enough for 0-62mph under five seconds. A large 100kWh battery is used, with a claimed range of just over 370 miles. Prices start at £69,000 in the UK. Read more about the BMW iX here.

BMW i7

The BMW 7 Series is the brand’s flagship model and the next version is likely to get a rebrand as the i7, along with an overhaul to electric power, taking on the Mercedes EQS. We’ve seen spy shots of the car ahead of its official reveal, but we don’t have much information about the car’s tech yet. Petrol and plug-in hybrid versions of the 7 Series are also on the way. We don’t expect to see the i7 until 2022, although it may be revealed in 2021. It’s likely to cost more than £100,000. Read more about the BMW i7 here.

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