Probably won’t apply to the current i4 but maybe we’ll see this in future models (LCI?).
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Press release is clear for me: no update for existing i4s
Ex factory: BMW 7 Series, BMW iX, BMW i4 from production 07/23; BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7. BMW XM, BMW X5 M, BMW X6 M from production 08/23. Further BMW models in the midsize, executive and luxury classes will follow in stages. In BMW M models, BMW Operating System 8.5 will be introduced without the new graphical interface. Other cars that can be updated to BMW Operating System 8.5 at a later stage via Remote Software Upgrade: BMW 7 Series from production 07/22; BMW iX from production 03/23; BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7. BMW XM, BMW X5 M, BMW X6 M from production 04/23.
BMW model update measures for summer 2023.
+++ Third all-electric model variant in the new BMW 7 Series range goes on sale +++ Additional straight-six diesel engines for the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 +++ Upgraded BMW iDrive featuring QuickSelect and BMW Operating System 8.5 now available for further models +++ Debut for Plug & Charge and MAX...
what the existing i4 will get:
In addition to this, the various digital services offered for charging the high-voltage battery will be enhanced for all electrified BMW models in summer 2023. When searching for charging points in the navigation system, for instance, the entries for several stations within a single charging park will now be combined. In the future, the charging history will also show the total costs for a month and allow charging operations to be filtered by location.
The BMW Maps navigation system will also offer improved functions for calculating a charging-optimised route in the all-electric BMW i7, BMW iX, BMW i4 and BMW iX1 models. The driver’s preferred minimum charge level for when the vehicle reaches mid-journey stops and the final destination can now be adjusted in increments of five per cent and incorporated into the route planning. In the future, the system will also be able to give preference to charging stations operated by selected providers and exclude others from the route planning at the customer’s request. In addition, the user is given even more detailed information on their selected charging stations, including availability at that moment in time, the connector types supported and payment options, plus the presence of sanitary facilities, food outlets or playgrounds in their vicinity. The new charging-optimised route planning functions can also be retrofitted via Remote Software Upgrade.
If it‘s just a software update then it means that cars that were built prior to this will be upgradable? 🙏🏻
Speaking as an imminent owner of an i4 to be delivered within two to three weeks. 😅
The press release dated 05/24/2023 is the most definitive "no" I've seen.
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BMW Blog is terrible, I agree. They are an echo chamber for misconceptions and they barely do any research.
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Don't wan to be a downer here (just want to set the right expectations), but I have never seen BMW offer something like this post delivery. Heck, they don't even offer manual precondition post November 2022, we know this is 100% software feature. I'd say 0 chances 8.5 would come to anything that didn't have it initially. Prove me wrong BMW!
I know, that is what I fear although I hope it isn’t so. When I got the car I got it because BMW was touting how they are now putting effort into software and thinking new about it so I did expect them to actually do that. Had I known they were going to do the same old things they’ve always done I am not sure I would have gone for the i4. Silly me for believing a company I guess
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I don't expect it.
I wonder what happened to plug and charge.. they said last year they were going to support it this year but I haven't seen any of the new vehicles launch with it either..
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I wonder what happened to plug and charge.. they said last year they were going to support it this year but I haven't seen any of the new vehicles launch with it either..
Charge your BMW without an app and card
The Plug&Charge function enables customers to charge electricity at public charging points without having to use a charging card or app.
Not sure if you guys have seen this already?
www.press.bmwgroup.com
Basically everything that was speculated is true. Only MGU22, therefore only 7/23+ production for the i4. Also Plug&Charge only for i5, i7 and iX, not for i4.
BMW model update measures for summer 2023.
+++ Third all-electric model variant in the new BMW 7 Series range goes on sale +++ Additional straight-six diesel engines for the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 +++ Upgraded BMW iDrive featuring QuickSelect and BMW Operating System 8.5 now available for further models +++ Debut for Plug & Charge and MAX...
Basically everything that was speculated is true. Only MGU22, therefore only 7/23+ production for the i4. Also Plug&Charge only for i5, i7 and iX, not for i4.
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Ooh, the i5 reveal is today! PRESS STREAMING
It's above my size preference, but still exciting.
(the wooden delivery is a bit comical, but eh better than our internal video trainings at work haha)
This relates more to charging networks. In Europe, plug&charge already works with Fastned and Electra (and probably others too) and the i4. Oddly, the only two BMWs that aren't supported are the newer ones (i7 and iX1).I don't expect it.
I wonder what happened to plug and charge.. they said last year they were going to support it this year but I haven't seen any of the new vehicles launch with it either..
Charge your BMW without an app and card
The Plug&Charge function enables customers to charge electricity at public charging points without having to use a charging card or app.
That said, plug&charge still does not work on the main charging network, Ionity.
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If you have an i4 today, you’re not getting 8.5. Your best bet if you really want it is to find a dealer who is willing to install the new hardware on your car.
We also need to know if the new MGU / head unit is directly plug and play with current i4 configurations. If it's just a direct drop in, I can see some rationale for upgrading but if it's gated by other hardware dependencies, then it's a different proposition. The current price on an MGU is about $2500 USD, so it's not terrible.
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I personally don't see this a significant upgrade, nothing I would spend this kind of $$$ on.$2500 USD is not terrible?????
It's relative$2500 USD is not terrible?????
. The exterior CF package was $2800 -- you could argue an MGU upgrade does more, maybe
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@northerncalguy Truth be told, I wouldn't pay $2800 for the carbon fiber package either.It's relative
The exterior CF package was $2800 -- you could argue an MGU upgrade does more, maybe
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