The Epitome of Sustainability! BMW Group Malaysia Reveals Newest Fleet of Electric Vehicles From BMW i

BMW Group Malaysia recently teased the coming of its new-generation fully Electric BMW i innovations to the country, revealing details of the First-Ever BMW iX xDrive40, BMW iX xDrive40 Sport, BMW iX xDrive50 Sport, BMW iX3, as well as the BMW i4 eDrive40. 

                                                                                               BMW iX xDrive40

                                                                                           BMW iX xDrive40 Sport

                                                                                                                    BMW iX xDrive50 Sport

                                                                                                                                   BMW iX3

                                                                                                                        BMW i4 eDrive40

This revealing of its upcoming electric vehicle portfolio follows the premium automaker’s Sustainable Mobility Strategy in Malaysia. 

“This is a milestone for the BMW Group, even more so for us at BMW Group Malaysia. We have been in the driver’s seat in accelerating innovation, awareness of new and sustainable technology for the automotive industry, and shaping the infrastructure for premium electrified vehicles in Malaysia since 2015,” said BMW Group Malaysia managing director Hans de Visser. 

“Our success in Malaysia today is cemented by our position as the leader in electrified mobility here, which is underlined by an impressive delivery of over 2,200 units of electrified vehicles last year alone.”

“The incoming fleet of electric vehicles from BMW i will present all the best possibilities of Sheer Electric Driving Pleasure to loyal BMW customers and EV enthusiasts alike in Malaysia, with no compromise. More importantly, it will also drive the All-New Sustainability Strategy for the BMW Group in Malaysia,” he added. 

Customers can expect an abundance of firsts in this model. The First-Ever BMW iX features a one of a kind Shy Tech concept with the first BMW IconicSounds Electric, developed with world-famous composer and Academy Awards winner Hans Zimmer. 

Did you know that the First-Ever BMW iX can reach a WLTP range of up to 630 kilometres?

Among the key characteristic differences between the models are LED headlights on the First-Ever BMW iX xDrive40, while the First-Ever BMW iX xDrive40 Sport and the First-Ever BMW iX xDrive50 Sport receive BMW Laserlights. 

                                                                                                                         BMW iX xDrive40

                                                                                                                   BMW iX xDrive50 Sport

Next, driving Assistant and Parking Assistant features are coming as standard on the First-Ever BMW iX xDrive40. However, the Sports variants receive Driving Assistant Professional and Parking Assistant Plus. 

Following that, the Sport variant also comes with Harman Kardon surround sound systems and the Interior Applications Clear & Bold offering, inclusive of a control panel on the centre console made of sustainably produced, certified wood. 

Not only that, but the First-Ever BMW iX xDrive50 Sport is also exclusively equipped with the Integral Active Steering and the adaptive 2-axle air suspension.

Moving on to the First-Ever BMW iX3, this all-electric BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) combines the increased performance of the BMW X3 and the efficiency of the fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. It is said to be the most awaited vehicle in its segment. 

As for the First-Ever BMW i4, it is the newest member of the premium midsize sedan segment. Highlights include the electrical power output of up to 340 hp, a 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds, as well as an impressive WLTP electric driving range of up to 590 kilometres on a single charge. 

                                                                                                                  BMW iX3 and BMW i4

The next-generation BMW i fleet is now available for pre-booking and registration of interest. For more information, visit shop.bmw.com.my. 

Owners will be able to enjoy benefits such as a battery warranty of up to 8 years or 160,000km (whichever comes first). 

In addition to that, the first 50 customers who pre-book the First-Ever BMW iX xDrive40 and First-Ever BMW iX xDrive40 Sport will get to experience an exclusive pre-booking advantage that includes a Complimentary Charging Installation and a Complimentary 1-year Public Charging Access. 

This benefit will be available until 22nd September 2021; terms and conditions apply. 

For the convenience of the public and to accelerate the availability of charging infrastructures in Malaysia, DC Fast Chargers will also be installed at all BMW i dealers. On top of that, Rapid- charging DC Chargers will also be made available at selected dealerships nationwide.

“We look forward to reigniting local interest and uptake for electromobility, in foresight of the much-discussed upcoming Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint. We have partnered with GreenTech Malaysia from the very beginning to grow the local charging infrastructure network as part of our key strategies to shift Malaysia towards a low carbon mobility future. 

Moving forward, we aim to give Malaysians the confidence to choose electric for their next – or even first, drive. There are more plans set to activate in the upcoming months that will encourage a positive reception of this future-focused way of mobility, of which we hope will also be strengthened by the upcoming revision of government policies towards electromobility,” de Visser added.

The First-Ever BMW iX xDrive40 and the First-Ever BMW iX xDrive40 Sport are available at the starting price of RM419,630 and RM472,630, respectively.