Verdict
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM430,800, RM28,200 below the RM459,000 Lotus Emeya, and is the quicker car to 100 km/h at 3.9 seconds versus 4.15 seconds. Its 795 Nm also beats the Lotus’ 710 Nm. But the Emeya brings a 102 kWh battery, 610 km range and 420 kW DC charging against 83.9 kWh, 510 km and 200 kW for the BMW. For Malaysian use, the i4 is 356 mm shorter and 389 mm narrower, while the Lotus’ five-year, 150,000-km warranty is much stronger than BMW’s two-year cover.
i4 M50
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want the lower RM430,800 entry price, faster 3.9-second sprint and a smaller five-door body with split-folding rear seats.
Emeya
Pick the Lotus Emeya if longer 610 km range, 420 kW DC charging, air suspension and a five-year/150,000-km warranty matter more than the RM28,200 premium.
Key differences
- - Price: BMW i4 M50 RM430,800; Lotus Emeya RM459,000.
- - Range and battery: BMW 510 km and 83.9 kWh; Lotus 610 km and 102 kWh.
- - Charging: BMW 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC; Lotus 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC.
- - Performance: BMW 537 hp, 795 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds; Lotus 603 hp, 710 Nm and 4.15 seconds.
- - Size: BMW 4,783 mm long and 1,852 mm wide; Lotus 5,139 mm long and 2,241 mm wide.
- - Warranty: BMW two years with unlimited mileage and 8-year/100,000-km battery cover; Lotus five years/150,000 km and 8-year/200,000-km battery cover.
i4 M50
- RM28,200 cheaper to buy
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time and higher 795 Nm torque
- Five doors, 40:20:40 folding rear seats and 470-litre boot
- 510 km range trails the Lotus’ 610 km
- 200 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging rates are lower
- Two-year vehicle warranty and 8-year/100,000-km battery cover are shorter
Emeya
- 610 km range from a 102 kWh battery
- 420 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging capability
- Five-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty and 8-year/200,000-km battery warranty
- Costs RM28,200 more
- Slower to 100 km/h at 4.15 seconds versus 3.9 seconds
- Much larger 5,139 mm-long, 2,241 mm-wide body and fixed rear seats
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM430,800✓ | RM459,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,065✓ | RM1,440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 537 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 795 Nm✓ | 710 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh | 102 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 510 km | 610 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW | 420 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | eDrive | — |
| Gears | 1 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BMW AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds✓ | 4.15 seconds |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Weight | 2,290 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres | 509 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/35R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two rear passenger 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, Active Protection | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 6-year/100,000 km Free Service Package, 8-year/100,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 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.
Used i4 M50 & Emeya for sale
i4 M50 vs Emeya FAQ
Is the BMW i4 M50 or Lotus Emeya better?
The i4 M50 is the better choice for faster acceleration, lower purchase price and a more compact five-door layout. Choose the Emeya for 100 km more claimed range, much higher charging rates, air suspension and longer warranty coverage.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000 and the BMW i4 M50 costs RM430,800, so the Lotus carries a RM28,200 premium.
Which car charges faster?
The Lotus Emeya has the higher charging figures: 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC, compared with the BMW i4 M50’s 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC.