Second Hand BMW i4 Centre Console

Yes, the BMW i4 has a centre console as standard across all variants — it sits between the driver and front passenger and houses controls, storage, and the gear selector. Because the i4 is a fully electric vehicle with no conventional transmission tunnel, the console is a specific design built around BMW's electric drivetrain architecture rather than a repurposed ICE layout. This means you need a console sourced from another i4, not from a 4 Series Gran Coupé (G26) or any other model, even though the i4 shares the G26 bodyshell.

The BMW i4 (G26) launched in 2021 and has remained within its first generation through to the current production run, with a facelift (LCI) arriving for the 2024 model year. A pre-facelift console from a 2022 or 2023 car may not align correctly with a post-facelift 2024 interior due to potential trim and control layout changes at the LCI update — confirm with the breaker whether the part number matches your registration before buying.

Yes, trim level can matter for the i4 centre console because higher trims such as M Sport and the M50 use different upholstery, finishing materials, and occasionally different control arrangements compared to the entry eDrive40 specification. The underlying mounting and shape may be similar, but you could end up with a visible mismatch in colour, stitching, or finish if you fit a console from a different trim. Ask the breaker to confirm the trim level and interior colour code of the donor car matches your own.

It can make a cosmetic difference — the M50 typically features a sportier interior finish including different materials on the console surround compared to the standard eDrive40. The engine or motor output itself has no bearing on fitment, since all i4s share the same basic interior architecture, but the trim-related finish differences mean a console from an M50 may look out of place in an eDrive40 or vice versa. Confirm the interior trim code with the breaker against your registration to get the closest match.

The i4 shares the G26 bodyshell with the combustion-engined 4 Series Gran Coupé, but the centre consoles are not the same — the i4 version is designed around the electric drivetrain with a different gear selector and storage layout where the transmission tunnel would otherwise be. Fitting a console from a petrol or diesel G26 4 Series Gran Coupé is very unlikely to be a straight swap and could leave gaps, misaligned trims, or missing control cutouts. Always source from a confirmed i4 donor vehicle and check the part number with the breaker.

A standard centre console swap is generally considered a cosmetic interior job and does not involve safety-critical components, so many confident DIYers tackle it at home. However, if your console replacement involves disturbing any airbag components or wiring in the centre of the car, those elements are safety-critical and should be handled by a professional. Check with your breaker what ancillaries are included with the console and whether any airbag modules are attached before deciding whether to fit it yourself.