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Reworked for 2026, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive proves this sleek Gran Coupé still has plenty of bite left, even with a new-generation electric 3 Series looming. Built from BMW’s familiar multi-powertrain architecture, it shouldn’t feel this cohesive, yet the i4 continues to blend long-distance comfort with genuine driver appeal in a way many rivals still struggle to match.
BMW’s efficiency tweaks are more than brochure talk. Updates to the power electronics, including silicon carbide components in the inverter, help stretch range across the line-up. The M60 shares the same 81.1kWh (net) battery as the eDrive40 and is now rated for up to 338 miles on the WLTP cycle, though bigger wheels will shave that back. On a mixed first drive with plenty of motorway pace, it returned 2.7 miles per kWh; in normal day-to-day use, a figure north of 3.0 miles per kWh feels realistic.
The headline change is the shove. Total output climbs to 593bhp with 795Nm, dropping the 0–62mph run to 3.7 seconds. More important than the numbers is how it delivers: instant, clean response with no pause for a gearbox or turbo theatrics. It’s calm in Eco Pro, then turns sharp and urgent the moment you lean on the accelerator, making slip-road merges and short overtakes feel almost effortless.
Unlike some heavy electric saloons, the M60 doesn’t feel like it’s wrestling its mass through corners. Standard M Adaptive Suspension gives it an impressive spread, smoothing rough surfaces in town while keeping the body tied down on faster A-roads. xDrive traction is immense in damp conditions, and the steering—thick-rimmed wheel and all—still invites you to place the nose accurately. Regeneration takes a little acclimatisation in the adaptive setting, but the selectable levels and proper one-pedal mode make it easy to tailor, especially in stop-start traffic.
Inside, the i4 also feels like the last of a certain BMW era, and that’s a compliment. The curved display is crisp and logically laid out, but the real win is the centre-console controller, which makes menu-hopping far less distracting than pure touch-only set-ups. Kit levels are strong, quality is solid, and the hatchback-style boot remains a practical ace over saloon-shaped alternatives. The only reason to hesitate is within BMW’s own showroom: the humbler i4 variants deliver much of the same balance, leaving the M60 as the one for drivers who want the full-force drivetrain with the polish to match.
