Verdict
At RM258,210, the outgoing BMW i4 G26 is the sharper used-buy proposition: it has the same 282 hp, 400 Nm rear motor, 70.3 kWh battery and six-second 0-100 km/h time as the BMW i4 G26 LCI. The LCI costs RM294,800, a RM36,590 step for a claimed 500 km range versus 483 km, 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres, adaptive LED headlamps, laser LED tail lamps, a head-up display and 360-degree camera. Both carry RM305 annual road tax, so the decision is equipment and 17 km of range, not running tax.
Pick the BMW i4 G26 if you want identical 282 hp and 400 Nm performance for RM36,590 less, plus adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-and-go.
Pick the BMW i4 G26 LCI if the extra 17 km claimed range, 19-inch Michelin tyres, adaptive lighting, head-up display and 360-degree camera justify the price gap.
Key differences
- Price: RM258,210 for the BMW i4 G26; RM294,800 for the BMW i4 G26 LCI.
- EV range: 483 km for the BMW i4 G26; 500 km for the BMW i4 G26 LCI.
- Kerb weight: 2,065 kg for the BMW i4 G26; 2,075 kg for the BMW i4 G26 LCI.
- Wheels and tyres: 18-inch wheels with 245/45 R18 front and 255/45 R18 rear tyres; 19-inch wheels with 245/40 R19 front and 255/40 R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4…
- Lighting: LED projectors with high-beam assist and full LED tail lamps; adaptive LED projectors and BMW laser LED tail lamps.
- Parking and displays: reverse camera and no head-up display; 360-degree camera and head-up display.
G26
- RM36,590 cheaper with the same 282 hp, 400 Nm and 70.3 kWh battery.
- Adaptive cruise control adds steering assist and stop-and-go.
- Rear single-zone automatic climate control.
- 483 km claimed range is 17 km short of the LCI's 500 km.
- 18-inch wheels and tyres replace the LCI's 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4 setup.
- No head-up display or 360-degree camera.
G26 LCI
- 500 km claimed range.
- Adaptive LED headlamps, BMW laser LED tail lamps and head-up display.
- 360-degree camera, 19-inch wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
- Costs RM36,590 more despite the same 282 hp motor, 400 Nm torque and 70.3 kWh battery.
- At 2,075 kg, it is 10 kg heavier.
- Rear occupants get AC vents rather than the G26's rear single-zone automatic climate control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM258,210✓ | RM294,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305 | RM305 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 282 hp | 282 hp |
| Motor Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 70.3 kWh | 70.3 kWh |
| EV Range | 483 km | 500 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 180 kW | 180 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | eDrive | — |
| Gears | 1 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BMW AG | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,856 mm |
| Weight | 2,065 kg | 2,075 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45 R18 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45 R18 | 255/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Double-spoke Style 853 Bicolour Alloy | 19" Style-996M Bi-colour |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Double-spoke Style 853 Bicolour Alloy | 19" Style-996M Bi-colour |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Standard Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | BMW Laser LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Powered Front Seats, Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 USB-A Front, 1 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Plus with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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G26 vs G26 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW i4 G26 or BMW i4 G26 LCI better?
The BMW i4 G26 LCI is better equipped, with 500 km claimed range, adaptive LED headlamps, laser LED tail lamps, a head-up display and 360-degree camera. The BMW i4 G26 is the better-value choice because its motor, battery and performance are unchanged.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 G26 LCI costs RM294,800, which is RM36,590 more than the BMW i4 G26 at RM258,210.
Does the BMW i4 G26 LCI go faster than the BMW i4 G26?
No. Both have one rear-mounted motor producing 282 hp and 400 Nm, reach 100 km/h in six seconds and have a 190 km/h top speed. The LCI's gain is a 500 km claimed range versus 483 km.
