Ok, so it's just a 'concept', but this 530bhp electric saloon closely previews BMW's production i4 due in 2021. And boring though it is to draw comparisons with Tesla on every electric car story, this one matters. Because like the massive-selling Tesla, this BMW is a compact saloon with superb range and acceleration. But don't stop there. Let Jack Rix guide you through the design and thinking behind BMW's next-gen EV, then leave your thoughts on it below.
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FIRST LOOK | BMW I4: 523Bhp And A 373-Mile Range – Is This The Car To Take On Tesla? ─ Top Gear
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