BMW i4 Cabriolet development appears to be moving forward after a spied prototype confirmed the electric convertible is in the works. The model is expected to adopt BMW’s Neue Klasse design language, feature a traditional cloth roof instead of a folding hardtop, and arrive as a 2028 model-year vehicle, according to insiders.
Spy Prototype Confirms BMW i4 Cabriolet Development
The latest prototype sighting provides confirmation that BMW is developing the BMW i4 Cabriolet. Insiders say the convertible is expected to launch for the 2028 model year.
The upcoming model is expected to feature BMW’s Neue Klasse styling and use a conventional cloth roof rather than a folding hardtop.
Electric Convertibles Remain a Rare Segment
Electric convertibles remain uncommon. The Maserati Gran Cabrio Folgore is described as one of the few production models currently available in the segment.
The Polestar 6 was previously envisioned as an electric open-top sports car, but the project has been delayed. The article also notes that, with Polestar no longer operating in America, it considers series production of that model unlikely.
Current BMW i4 Lineup Offers Multiple Variants
BMW currently sells the i4 in four primary configurations, all using a Gran Coupe four-door body style.
- i4 eDrive40 with 335 horsepower.
- i4 xDrive40 featuring all-wheel drive and increased power.
- i4 M60, currently the highest-performance version until a dedicated i4 M arrives.
Depending on the configuration, the current BMW i4 offers an estimated driving range of approximately 230 to 330 miles.
Potential Coupe Variant Could Follow
The report says BMW is also expected to introduce an i4 hardtop coupe around the same time as the BMW i4 Cabriolet. However, the U.S. launch for both models could trail their European introduction.
According to a local BMW contact cited in the report, U.S. dealers have struggled to secure iX3 allocations because demand for those vehicles is especially strong in BMW’s home market.
BMW Expands Its Electric Convertible Plans
The expected arrival of the BMW i4 Cabriolet would add another entry to the limited electric convertible market while extending BMW’s long-running presence in convertible models. The prototype sighting and insider information point to a 2028 model-year debut featuring Neue Klasse styling and a traditional soft-top design.
