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2026 · BMW · Electric

i4

M60

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Cost to own / mo

R30,729

R25/km

Market price

R1,750,000

Annual total

R368,748

Drive Score

46/ 100

How this fastback ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value30
Efficiency0
Reliability56
Practicality100

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Cost to own / mo

R30,729

R25/km · R368,748/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR0
InsuranceR3,063
MaintenanceR1,376
Licence discR40
DepreciationR26,250
Cost to own / moR30,729

Specifications

Body type
fastback
Transmission
electric
Engine
Power
442 kW
Torque
795 Nm
Driven wheels
all
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
17.11001 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
Maintenance score52/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Gears
0-speed
Top speed
225 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,783 mm
Height
1,448 mm
Wheelbase
2,856 mm
Ground clearance
125 mm
Kerb weight
2,210 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
470 L
Fuel tank
84 L
Range
538 km

Tyres

Front tyres
245/45 R18 (opt 245/40 R19 / opt 245/35 R20)
Rear tyres
255/45 R18 (opt 255/40 R19 / opt 255/35 R20)

Safety

Airbags
6

Ownership

Warranty
100,000 km / 2 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

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