Verdict
At RM430,800, the BMW i4 M50 is RM28,200 below the RM459,000 Lotus Emeya, and it is quicker to 100 km/h at 3.9 seconds versus 4.15 seconds. The Lotus counters with a 102-kWh battery, 610-km range and 420-kW DC charging, against the BMW’s 83.9 kWh, 510 km and 200 kW. That matters on long Malaysian intercity runs. The BMW costs less in annual road tax too, at RM1,065 against RM1,440, while its five-door body and 40:20:40 folding rear seat make it the more flexible daily car.
i4 M50
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want the lower RM430,800 entry price, faster 3.9-second sprint and folding rear seats.
Emeya
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you prioritise 610 km of range, 420-kW DC charging and its five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 M50 RM430,800; Lotus Emeya RM459,000
- Motor output: BMW i4 M50 537 hp and 795 Nm; Lotus Emeya 603 hp and 710 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i4 M50 3.9 seconds; Lotus Emeya 4.15 seconds
- Battery and range: BMW i4 M50 83.9 kWh and 510 km; Lotus Emeya 102 kWh and 610 km
- Charging: BMW i4 M50 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC; Lotus Emeya 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC
- Warranty: BMW i4 M50 two years with an eight-year/100,000-km battery warranty; Lotus Emeya five years with an eight-year/200,000-km battery warranty
i4 M50
- RM28,200 lower purchase price
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats and a powered sunroof
- Shorter 510-km range
- Slower 11-kW AC and 200-kW DC charging
- Two-year vehicle warranty versus five years
Emeya
- Longer 610-km range from a 102-kWh battery
- 22-kW AC and 420-kW DC charging capability
- Eight airbags, head-up display and air suspension
- RM28,200 higher purchase price
- Slower 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time
- Fixed rear seats and no sunroof
| 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (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 | 3 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 BMW i4 M50 is the better daily-use choice if price, acceleration and folding rear seats matter. Choose the Lotus Emeya for its 100-km longer range, far higher charging rates and longer vehicle and battery warranty coverage.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya costs RM28,200 more than the BMW i4 M50. Its annual road tax is also RM375 higher, at RM1,440 versus RM1,065.
Which EV charges faster?
The Lotus Emeya charges faster on both systems: 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC, compared with 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC for the BMW i4 M50.
