BMW i4 review (2024): Is the i4 eDrive40 better than the i4 M50? | TotallyEV
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- The BMW i4 is the automaker's first all-electric Gran Coupé and arguably its best EV. See how it compares to its rivals and how the i4 eDrive 40 stacks up to the i4 M50 by watching the review!
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Video timestamps:
Price: 00:00
Performance: 00:31
Handling & suspension: 02:25
Electric range: 05:19
Regenerative braking: 07:24
Charging: 09:28
Exterior design: 10:37
Storage: 11:39
Comfort: 14:14
Interior tech: 16:10
Safety: 17:31
Visbility & parking: 19:00
Verdict: 20:02
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Video timestamps:
Price: 00:00
Performance: 00:31
Handling & suspension: 02:25
Electric range: 05:19
Regenerative braking: 07:24
Charging: 09:28
Exterior design: 10:37
Storage: 11:39
Comfort: 14:14
Interior tech: 16:10
Safety: 17:31
Visbility & parking: 19:00
Verdict: 20:02
Great review. I have a M50 on order. I like the AWD feature. Since 90%+ of my miles will be charged while home, the range and charging infrastructure is less important to me. There appear to be plenty of charging on the interstate corridors I would likely use and it should only get better.
I have really wanted a Tesla Model S but could never afford one. The Model 3 and others left me underwhelmed from a styling perspective. The i4 hits the sweet spot for me in all the right spots. Best of all it doesn't shout that it is an EV. Sitting next to it at a light most people would not even realize it is an EV unless they listen. Fantastic looks. For me, even the front grill looks Boss.
Glad you liked the review, and totally agree with you on the points mentioned.
Bet they'll know it's an EV when you launch it, however, haha!
Having watched many, and I mean many i4 reviews I can safely say that this was among the best, most realistic, informative and well explained ones. Well done.
Thank you so much for the kind words, truly appreciated!
Fully agreed on this. Probably seen most reviews since the embargo was lifted.
I've watched as many as you a d I'm still happy with my April order.. Looking forward to getting my M50 in Dec!!
Totally agree with that statement! Very balanced and informative presentation. Awaiting my e40 ordered recently, but someone canceled his order and I’ll take possession in a week! Can’t wait to check the adaptive suspension
Thank you, glad you liked the review, and congratulations on the order! Let us know how get on :)
After watching a bunch of i4 reviews, I can say this is the best by far! Really glad you mentioned the different options and their respective prices, something which other reviewers seems to always leave out.
Thanks for the lovely comment, glad you found it useful! Are you looking to buy the i4 yourself?
This is a brilliant car, I own this exact car YC71AWH, (I changed to personal plate) but seriously anybody who’s wondering about purchasing an i4 it’s everything that Chris says and more. No brainer for me personally, can achieve 300+ miles on a single charge and for 95% of the time in our lives it’s fine. I just charge at home. The other 5% it’s fast charging and that is no problem either… after all most people take a break from driving after 200-250 miles.. have a coffee, whatever.. it’s just done! Thanks for your video reviews Chris I also followed your Harmon Kardon recommendation too 👍✅😊 many thanks
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and appreciate the kind comment, glad the settings were helpful!
I spent ages looking for an impartial view on this topic. Thank you for a great video! Subscribed.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the review! Many thanks for the support.
I'm really pleased that you talk about what features come as standard and what features come as options or are in packs. Most other reviewers don't mention this sort of thing at all. If you start loading up the eDrive40 with several option packs you can easily end up surpassing the price of the M50.
Glad you found the review useful; absolutely, that's the thing if you want a more comfortable, dynamic and feature-packed eDrive40, you're almost better off getting the M50. Other than the range of course!
BMW has brought me back to the fold with the i4. I placed my order today. I’ll be selling my 2018 Tesla model 3 when the i4 arrives. This checks all the boxes for me. It’s an EV with range, luxury, technology, quietness, class, and comfort. The issues that some have like the hump, lack of storage in the front, and inferior charging network…. well, those just don’t matter to me. This is not a road trip car for me. I just need to drive into the city for work and take it out on the town on the weekends. I charge at home, always. This has more than enough range for me at 300 miles with the 18” wheels. I don’t need a robot car that can aspirationaly drive me in city streets someday. I don’t care about that, at all. On the highway, it’s a different story. Autopilot shines on the highway. Tesla was way ahead of everyone else on that. Was. BMW’s ADAS has caught up to autopilot now. BMW, let’s be friends again!
Great video @TotallyEV!Thank you for doing your research. I appreciate the time you took to produce this informative piece.
Really glad that the automaker has been able to tick the right boxes for you!
What don't you like about the Model 3, making you jump ship to BMW exactly?
And pleasure, glad you found the review useful :)
I'm pretty sure you will enjoy BMW more than Tesla, BMW is known for that. Tesla is ahead still in some departments, but that driving pleasure is BMW thing to beat.
@@TotallyEV The Tesla annoys me in some ways: I regularly have to explain to guests how to open the doors,
lack of ventilated leather seats,
windshield/screen wiper “automation” is a joke,
The turn signal operation is not precise.
Blind spot monitoring is not great.
Fit and finish could be better.
No head up display.
The promise of FSD overwhelms the design decisions and I’m not convinced that is coming any time soon. I don’t WANT FSD on my car, just a really good adaptive cruise control with lane keeping.
So far the only thing I don’t like about the i4 is the unnecessary drivetrain hump, but if this is what allows BMW to scale out production of a world class EV with range, I can live with the hump.
Thanks for sharing all your thoughts, much appreciated!
Totally with you on the wiper automation.
@@jjsjohnson1 The drivetrain hump is filled with Batteries and gives the rear passenger better seating position...no knees in the face ;-) like Model 3 due to Batteries bellow your feet, you are sitting even more folded compared to the i4...greetings from an German Engineer ;-)
Very comprehensive review! I especially enjoyed the description of parts of the iDrive 8 system, including the 360 camera. Ordered my eDrive 40 M sport last year and still waiting in the US…
Thanks Steve, glad you liked the review, and congratulations on the order!
Excellent piece. Very helpful
Pleasure, glad it helped!
Very comprehensive. Great job
Glad you liked the review!
Great review!! I'm ordering mine today. Went for a test drive in the edrive40 M Sport last night, as I had concerns over performance compared to my current 435d Gran Coupe. Let me just say that I need not have worried. It feels quicker in every way, even though on paper, it's slower. I'm still grinning now. 😁 The ability to waft along in silence is an amazing feeling, even though I've been used to one of the best performing and sounding diesels on the planet. I won't miss the noise at all. Plus, the i4 is one of the few EVs with a decent towing capacity for my caravan.
Thanks Nick, glad you liked the review and found it useful!
Let us know when you take delivery of it and how it compares as a daily driver over your 435d :)
@@TotallyEV Will do. Looking at around September for delivery. :)
@@Nick_Smith1970 brill, looking forward to it!
Got the i40 m sport on order with adaptive suspension and comfort pack. Cant wait for the build slot, but gonna miss my 840d when it trades in - gotta think about the planet 🤨
Sounds like a great spec!
When you did the range test with the i4M50 was that made in ECO Pro mode? If not, how much do you think one can save by turning on Eco pro? Thanks for a great review, cheers.
Range tests are always done in Normal mode, while driving around motorway, country roads and around the city; so not in the sportiest or eco modes.
Can imagine you'd get roughly 20-40 extra miles driving in Eco mode, but can't be sure!
Glad you liked the review :)
My 2022 i4-M Sport 40 was delivered August 1, 2022. Since I was 84 at the time, I planned for it to be my last car purchase. I ordered it with every option save the wireless mobile phone charging. I note that your review didn't mention the self parking option which astounds me every time. I added the aftermarket front and rear camera which cost close to $1000, but makes me feel more comfortable if I get into an accident that is someone else's fault. My previous car was a BMW 2000 M Coupe. One might think I would be disappointed in the handling of the i4-40, but I'm not. I just love this car, its power, its handling, its silence and its looks in ceramic coated Sunset Orange Metallic. (I live in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.)
Glad you're enjoying it.
Good review.
I have a fully loaded eDrive40 with every option but the towbar and it is an excellent car. There’s the odd time where the M50 speed would be useful, but 99% of the time this is plenty quick enough.
Came from a 3 series touring and whilst that handled better due to the lower weight, I have no desire to change it for anything other than another i4 or a Taycan.
Thanks, and glad you're enjoying it!
One of the best i4 review, thank you!!!
Thanks for the lovely comment, glad you liked the review!
Great review. This one was the first to give comparison with 40 and 50 standard features. Considering everything coming as standard with M50, it start to look better value
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the review and found it helpful!
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How would you compare the Ride comfort when adding the Adaptive Suspension package? Does the comfort (softest setting) mimic the ride quality of, IF there was no adaptive suspension?
Thanks, glad you liked the review! As for the setting, no it won't be the same as having adaptive suspension, but will of course make the drive a bit more comfortable/lazy, haha.
@@TotallyEV Does the adaptive suspension make it feel like a 5 series? I test drove a 430 and a 530 (but want an electric bmw)... I want the ride quality of a 530 in i4.... is that possible with adaptive suspension... unfortunately no i4 available for testdrives
Cannot comment on that, as not tried those models, sorry!
Just ordered e40 with MSports package... Can't wait to drive it.
Great choice, enjoy!
Great review - very thorough. I’ve got an eDrive 40 on order and can’t wait for a delivery date to come through. Tested both models and found the 40’s performance level is more than enough and added range / value for money over M50 is no brainier for me. Is your car Mineral White or Alpine White Metallic? Dull weather day makes it hard to tell, (maybe that helps my choice!). Also - looks like it’s spec’d with Alcantara/Sensatic seats… how was that over leather? Might go that route and spend on additional Tech Plus pack. What’s your opinion on laser lights performance and value?
Thank you, glad you liked it!
The model on review is Mineral White with Alcantara/Sensatec Black with Blue stitching, M Sport Leather Steering Wheel, M Sport Seat Belts.
As for the laser lights, it's hard to justify the expense when the regular LED lights are excellent. However, there's no denying that the lights were very bright and provided plenty of light when traversing dark roads!
Why no one doing a review of the standard sport model and the 35 small battery? Nice review by the way!
Thanks glad you liked the review! As for the 35 model, it's likely due to the fact that it's newer and publications like ours haven't had the opportunity to review it.
Has just driven both M50 and eDrive 40. The setup of the cars were different, with much lower profile on the M50. Not sure if this was the main reason, but eDrive 40 felt much more comfortable and to my surprise more fun to drive. M50 is a heavier car, and was maybe setup with heavier steering, but I also tried it in comfort mode.
Bjørn Nyland actually made the eDrive 40 battery last 412 miles (mixed speed, not sure about the average speed).
Thanks for sharing! Interesting you found the 40 more fun to drive - don't think many would agree with that haha.
Great review, thank you. I've went for the eDrive40, only concern is you can't get a production date out of BMW for some reason. Which is very frustrating for a blue chip company.
Pleasure, glad you liked the review!
Hopefully you'll get a date soon; suspect it'll be late 2022, however!
Excellent review sir , very impressive car , a bit pricey here in Ireland . Is it true BMW are building an electric 3 series ?
Thank you, glad you liked the review! Wouldn't be surprised if there's a fully electrified variant of every model BMW currently offers.
Good review. I put my order in last September and my high spec BMW eDrive 40 will be delivered next month. Looking for to the ultimate electric driving machine.
Thank you! Which packs did you add on?
@@TotallyEV Technology Plus Pack, Comfort Plus Pack, Visibility Pack, Sun Protection Glass and Portimao Blue Metallic paint.
@@adrianbroome7236 packed indeed! Out of interest, why didn't you opt for the M50? Presume your eDrive40 is pushing close to £60k?
@@TotallyEV Simple answer. Range and efficiency over raw brut power.
@@adrianbroome7236 thanks for sharing!
I went with the eDrive 40, the additional range is what sold it to me. I optioned pretty much everything except the sunroof, there is more headroom in the back seat if this isn't included.
Thanks for sharing! When do you take delivery?
@@TotallyEV June or July.
Wow, quite some time still!
Thank you :))
Pleasure!
This is my favourite BMW Ever , It truly is Range saving awesome . I can't wait for the i7 ! Great Review
Thank you, glad you liked the review!
whats the point if it cant compete with telsa model s long range?
About regenerative breaking: Don;t put it to B. Just select "Adaptive" in the menu and the car automatically adjusts the amount of breaking to the actual situation on the road and traffic. i think it's the best system on the market!
Does this work only with the build-in gps or does it work while using waze/gm through carplay as well?
Joost, this was mentioned and demonstrated in the video - while true in certain situations, it doesn't always work as intended.
Joost, I very much prefer the B option and one-pedal driving. But the quick way to change between the two is simple and easy usable.
@@TotallyEV If there was a car in front of you it would have regened harder. As there was no car it thought you wanted to coast.
Of course, but again, doesn't mean you can drive with one-pedal everywhere in Adaptive mode, whilst high won't bring you to a complete standstill.
Thus, B-mode is preferred but then requires the shift each time you enter the vehicle. A small point, but one that its competitors don't require.
I just ordered my i4 E Drive 40 ,it specked out at $64.275. Sold my 2021 330i loaded with 11,000 miles on it , being that the demand is high.I was able to get 45,000 and I paid 56k 18 months ago . Driving my VW Jetta SEL in the meantime .I have put my speed demon days behind me ,So this enough power.
Thanks for sharing! When do you take delivery of the car?
@@TotallyEV early July
Not too long then!
In terms of comfort, is the base suspension on the edrive40 good enough? Does it have that ‘bobblehead’ feel of the model 3? Or do you really need the adaptive suspension to get a comfortable drive?
Good question. Would say the base-level eDrive40 will still provide a bettered experience over the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2. It will suffice for most and won't have the wobbly effect of the entry-level Model 3 (due to its weight distribution), but for arguably the best adaptive EV suspension the £4k investment seems 'cheap'.
@@TotallyEV cool, thank you! If I wanted to get a feel for what the bmw adaptive suspension was like, would the regular/ICE 4 series provide a good parallel? There’s no way to test drive an i4 near me unfortunately.
@@turnerb531 would be hard to compare like-for-like due to the weight distribution and battery weight vs a pure ICE model. But, might be worth trying out the adaptive vs non-adaptive systems to see how they feel, rather than how it would be on the i4; if that makes sense?
Wife previously had an X3 without the adaptive suspension and the new X3 has got it ….. what a difference it makes - even on an SUV !
@@sunillalloo1945 thanks for sharing!
Great review, can anyone share real world miles for summer and winter.
Thanks, glad you liked it!
how come you were driving around Southfields?
Live around the area :)
Test drove an edrive40 msport today and was blown away. Only 'issue' is I can get a similarly spec'd m50 for £25 more monthly. Should be a no-brainer right? Any thoughts given comments on handling differences and range?
Presume you watched the video or read our review? Lots of information for you to make your own informed decision.
Yep. Watched a couple times and found it quite helpful hence I leant more toward the edrive40 m-sport pro primarily due to the price trade-off. Now that trade off is negligible (e40 prices have increased more than m50 on my platform), the only worry for me is talk of balance/handling being worse in the m50. Ideally I will learn via a test drive however would appreciate any comments.
Again, lots of info in the video itself. The only trade-off is range.
Which would you recommend: Polestar 2 dual motor LR or the i4 derive 40?
That's a good question.
Taking the P2 with the Plus pack, thus with a Heat Pump, HK system, and a few extras at £50K vs the entry-level i4 eDrive40 with HK system at £53K, it's a toss-up between driving dynamics and included standardised features.
The P2 configuration will give you more bang-for-your-buck when it comes to features, while the BMW will give you slightly better driving dynamics, better ride comfort and boot capacity.
Long range model 3 is cheaper to lease, and faster with a longer range.
Better to compare the Polestar 2 Long range single motor to the BMW i4 40. It is £12K cheaper and range is much the same possibly better.
The review of the LR single motor Polestar 2 will go live within the next month! Stay tuned :)
@@chrisuk4472 May I ask what prices you're seeing?
I have one ordered .. and due to get it in April … slighted concerned about the two compartments each side in the boot …. Are you sure they are an extra ?? That’s the 1st iv heard …. What would it be otherwise… just blocked off ?
Oh not long of a wait; heard it's a lot longer than that!
As for the compartment, not sure what would be there instead, but from the configurator the option states:
"Extended Storage includes a range of practical solutions including nets, hooks and USB type C charging functions.
Benefits at a glance:
more organisational and storage space
increased functionality and practicality
additional connection options for mobile devices
easier to secure cargo in the luggage compartment"
Can only imagine there's no mesh area but rather just a hole? Can't imagine it would be blocked off, but could be wrong!
@@TotallyEV hi mate - i ordered in sept .. so i have waited a while ... but the guy said the wait is 2023 now ... iv searched images of the boot ...and they all have the "hole" area each side .... and the normal 4 series grand coupe they had in showroom had them.... im worried about my golf clubs! not fussed about the netting
@@jnnic8138 ah April 2023, not 2022; makes more sense.
Thanks for sharing, yeah that makes sense! Which model did you order?
@@TotallyEV no mate - mine is coming April 2022 …
I40 m sport .. white …
@@jnnic8138 oh wow, not long then, sorry! We know a few people who ordered in November/December and they have to wait till around Aug-Nov 2022; must have been lucky!
Does it have phantom draining? I Tesla are really bad with that.
Can't comment on that as it was only in for review.
I think the 40 is probably the best value of the three i4's - seems to be in the right sweet spot of performance/range/price. Here in the US, the eDrive 40 with every option tops out around 64k USD which isn't bad.
Thanks for sharing!
Unfortunately Assistent Driving Prof and 360 backview got removed from the 40er Modell…
Heard from another too, disappointing from BMW!
Excellent review of a car I test drive ths weekend. One problem is only one charging point rear right. My garage forces me to park very close to the right wall (LHD) so I doubt that I can use the port in that position, the result of BMW not using a bespoke EV platform. This may be a deal breaker for me.
Thank you, glad you liked the review!
As for the charging port, a longer cable should do the trick :)
@@TotallyEV Thanks for the suggestion but the problem is enough space to open the flap wide enough to access the charging point. BMW should have charging points on both sides of the car like other EVs. Sunday I drive the i4 and will see how it fits.
But if the cable is long enough, it shouldn't be a problem, surely? But yes having a charge point on both sides, like the Audi would have been handy.
@@TotallyEV Thanks for your interest. In the garage I park about 12 cm from the right wall to enable exit from driver's door (LHD). The filler flap looks about 20 cm wide. Will it open to take the charging plug? If there was a charging point on the left side, no problem.
You'll need to check unfortunately, can't say for sure!
I think the real Range test will come during the Summer Months with this Car , It will be exciting to see i4 potential
Of course you'll get more range in the summer, but the same could be said about any vehicle really haha!
does it have heat pump, like model 3
Great question, yes! All the i4 models have it included as standard.
Pricing on the Ix3 seems much sharper - particular if you want your BMW to look like a nice car with all the needed equipment.. I believe there are batteries in what you refer to as the transmission tunnel? so if it didn't have the transmission tunnel, the floor would need to sit even higher making the rear seats as completely unusable as in the Model 3.
While the iX3 is a great SUV when it comes to driver's feel, in its segment, it can't quite compete with a few other all-electric SUVs. Of course, the iX3 vs i4 are two different types of vehicles and suspect will appeal to non-identical customers.
As for the schematics, it would seem it's 'dead' space, and doesn't comprise of any cells; type this into Google: "BMW_iX_i4_Media Launch_online.pdf - BMW Group" and you'll see on Page 63 a picture of the i4's battery layout.
@@TotallyEV The i4 is rear wheel drive, with the electric motor in the front... Pretty sure the transmission tunnel contains the transmission to drive those rear wheels.
@@christelford4788 hope these 5 months were enough to take a closer look at where the motor located in e40 model :)
Haha! Yes the motor is located at the rear.
Much better than The Big Bang Theory. Well done Sheldon.
I do wish you had tested the Autocruise Control. A few days ago I test drove a new iX. The BMW salesman had no idea whatsoever about it. I turned on the cruise control, and the car showed no sign of slowing approaching cars stopped at a light in front of us. I had to slam on the brakes; I'll bet the salesman thought I was kind of a reckless driver! Tesla cars have progressive improvements in the Autopilot over the past three years. Recently I purchased a Lexus ES300h, and in it, the lane centering feature is pretty poor; the car often behaves like it has had a couple of drinks. Whereas Tesla keeps dead center of the lane except where the lane markings have disappeared due to road work. Both the Tesla and the Lexus have a bad habit of racing towards the car stopped in front and then slamming on the brakes in a scary way. However, I've learned not to get scared in our Tesla Model 3, whereas with the Lexus, it will keep barreling towards the front car and at least twice, even with Autocruise on, turns on a big red warning telling me to BRAKE! I feel like telling the car, hey, that's YOUR DAMN JOB!!!
Addendum: My bad; at around 17:30 you do show the advanced Cruise and Lane functions available as an option but I missed where you said you did test them and found them excellent. I hope that in future videos you will actually film those functions in action! :) Really, I believe that Autocruise is a life-and-death technology. Soon, ALL VEHICLES should have a radar controlled rear collision-prevention feature built in, whether the vehicle is on cruise or not. They made the use of seat belts lawfully required, why not radar cruise?!
Did you watch all the video? As the autopilot function was mentioned, tested and shown.
Far superior to the one found in the Tesla (at least for European roads, and of course not full self driving).
@@TotallyEV Yes, sorry, my bad. I saw you tapping on the advanced cruise and lane functions on the screen, but I missed the part right after where you said you did test those functions and found them excellent. It seems clear to me that the iX I test drove did not have those advanced functions, or in any case the salesman had no idea. It would be awesome in your videos to actually show the vehicle's Autocruise function at play, slowing down and stopping on its own! We viewers trust you implicitly, however. It isn't that; I for one, having driven a Tesla Model 3 for four years, would just love to see how soon the radar picks up the front stopped vehicle and slows down and stops. The Autocruise is a life-and-death feature, really.
OK how about a challenge...why not make a video comparing the Tesla AutoPilot with the BMW EVs that do incorporate advanced cruise and lane functions??!!
Thanks for the suggestion, but it's not something we've currently got time to do. Plus it'll require both vehicles to be in at the same time, which is tricky.
I4 edrive40 for me,m sport ,with adaptive suspension, harman , and the vision pack.
Great combo!
Does this car have a standard 12v lead battery?
Indeed, all EVs have a 12V battery situated somewhere within the shell of the vehicle
Very nice review. I just ordered the i35. The lower price appeals to me. Don’t need the extra range or the slightly better 0-60 speeds. Have been a never ecar guy for a while, but driving this one was a revelation.
Thank you, glad you liked the review and congratulations on the purchase!
I hate driving with one pedal on Tesla. My foot is too heavy for the Tesla pedal and if i rest it on it it goes 200km/h in 2 seconds... great review, exactly what i was looking for :)
Haha, that's why you've got the option to select one of the lower regenerative braking modes! Glad you found the review useful :)
@@TotallyEV We did have that option with the Tesla but Musk decided that we did not need that so he removed it with an update. I think the frequent updates on my property especially when i have no choice is not a positive thing they should advertise, it is actually a negative... But yeah, the proper cruise control without phantom breaks and the adjustable regen are a few of the reasons i am going to BMW. I want to tell my car what to do, not the other way around :)
@@thewalloby understandable, thanks for sharing!
At least in the US rear view cameras have been required since 2013.
Why is it required out of interest?
Yeah, my dream car.
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How much will it cost to buy and ship this car to South Africa? Please Help....
Best asking BMW haha!
I just tried to spec the i40 against a rwd model 3. Spec for spec. It came to over £60k? That's nuts. You could get a m3p for that money. It's the all options you gets as standard in the model 3 that kill the BMW. Autopilot, glass roof, memory sears, heated steering wheel etc. Once you add all of theses packs it stupid money.
I know they are different cars and each to their own but I cannot see how anyone wouldn't feel as if they had been mugged.
Good review as always.
Glad you liked the review! Indeed, but you can't get the same interior, practicality nor driver's feel in the Model 3 - no matter which variant you end up choosing.
Ultimately, it's up to the consumer to decide what they prefer/want - and there's certainly an appeal for the BMW, despite its higher asking price.
Think of it, the Audi e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan technically offer less, but cost a lot more money!
Getting into the back seat is so bad that the rear window lowers itself a little when the door is opened?
Can't remember, but that might be the case if there's no frame (similar behaviour as you'd find on a convertible for example)
@@TotallyEV I just noticed the window doing that when you opened the door. Interesting that it only lowers about 2cm.
Does it have autopilot?
Yes, maybe watch video first.
Not as standard, but as Arno mentioned, suggest watching the video to see Level 2+ in action.
Car looks gorgeous but a lot of things I don’t like about it. Thanks for shining the light on those issues.
Pleasure, glad you liked the review!
This car seems great but for the 2023 model of the edrive 40, they are removing the option for the driver assistance and parking assistance package. Those will only be available for the m50 models which is a huge step back and a dealbreaker for me. I will not be ordering a $50k EV without any adaptive cruise control..
Oh wow, that is a step backwards. Bad move from BMW!
unfortunately there is no AWD version that'd sit between the edrive40 and M50. The Model 3 seems still to be better value for money in that regard
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I tried to buy this car Monday. The sticker price was $59K. I was told they would not sell it for less than $85K. That's absurd. Is this normal?
That's not right, very odd behaviour!
@@TotallyEV It feels deceptive.
I keep looking for an alternative to buying a Tesla Y. Tesla's recent price increases are pushing me towards the i4.
We'll have the review of the Tesla Model Y very soon, stay tuned!
Any low frequency buffeting or booking like present in many SUVs? Not everybody even hears this but I find it to be a dealbreaker in terms of annoyance to my ears.
Have only heard it in the MG ZS EV and the Ford Mustang Mach-E, but no others that we've tested to date, including the i4
@@TotallyEV interesting, the worst for me was the Audi e-tron, followed by 2020 Model Y. Dealers in the US expect us to buy a car with 5 minutes behind the wheel.
@@cadriver2570 the e-tron has one of the best passive noise isolation and dampening we've heard/tested to date. As for the Model Y, depends on the wheels, but there was no inherent issue here either - note, this is coming from someone who tests audio systems within vehicles and has reviewed over 500 audio-related products; so it's surprising you're finding it to be an issue.
@@TotallyEV check forums, there are a lot of complaints for both vehicles. I am a former owner and sold due to this issue alone, so it was definitely a problem for me personally.
@@cadriver2570 being honest, you're the first to complain about it on our channel/site!
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That transmission hump ruining life for the middle passenger in the back is so annoying - must have been a tremendous cost saving leaving it like that.
Ha, well there might be something there, but can't imagine what it might be! Same could be said about the frunk tbh.
@@TotallyEV I have to imagine it is purely a cost-saving result because they 100% would be aware of those negatives during the production.
Someone told them to alter the platform would cost X in manufacturing and they said "na" in order to keep this at a feasible price point (despite all the packages you have to purchase separately). Still a bit annoying though.
@@Matt-wg9xn a very valid point!
Not just cost savings, but also maximizing parts commonality among ICE, PHEV and EV variants as they are all being assembled at the same plant. I know BMW takes heat for not designing a "ground-up" EV platform, but understand the business strategy of designing a single platform that can accommodate all three allows them to more easily change the mix between ICE/EV/PHEV depending on demand. Seems like maybe a unique floor for the EV variant might be worth the cost/inefficiency on the plant floor though.
The “transmission tunnel” is full of batteries - see any video showing production of the car and you can see the shape of the battery pack. It’s one of the reasons for the large range of the car. Why they couldn’t provide a cutout in the battery pack to make a flat floor though I don’t know - most likely cost saving to avoid two two different body shells.
0:04 How does he "request" cars for review?
As with any publication, we have to request (or be offered) the vehicle from the manufacturer. In this instance, we asked BMW for the eDrive40 over the M50 :)
Went from F10 M5 to Tesla Model 3 in 2019. Love my Tesla but Im also a BMW fanboy. I would order the i4 but I can't warm up to the ugly front end. I think BMW will LCI eventually and improve the sheer ugliness. I'll wait awhile.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
in real life it looks good. Especially non-white colour helps
With range and budget more issues for me, I’d opt for the cheaper 40. Though in all fairness you’d still be looking at £55k! Pricey but not bad.
Thanks for sharing! And indeed spenny versus its two main rivals.
god... awful to see how BMW is wasting their space in the front, they could've definitely made some storage area from their 'frunk'. I don't expect them to invent something new but offer something others already have. You can do better, BMW!
Don't say 40 is not for behind m50. 0-60 speed wise. Have you ever seen a 0-60 3.5 second car take off with 5.5 second car. Distance is bus lengths by 100mph.
As mentioned the torque is certainly felt; but how many times are you going to be on a flat piece of tarmac launching from 0-100mph? Likely, very slim - or at the very least, most won't be doing that.
BMW Beaver i4. :)
Haha!
If your finances don’t go as far as the i4 what would you look at?
BYD Seal, Hyundai Ioniq 6 or Tesla Model 3, in that order.
.....BMW is not a Tesla,...nor a Pulsar! BMW wants there EVs to be as intuitive as the ICE cars!,...and I like that! I just want to drive,...and not have to "Figure" out how to "drive",...a car all over again!
Thanks for sharing.
Right now it would be i4 edrive40
Fair enough!
Sorry…this was a tesla Boy review…..owning a 2017 Model X I know what a 💩 tesla is…any bmw is miles away
In range, efficiency, charging infrastructure and being built on a dedicated EV platform? Doubt that.
Of course, you're welcome to your own opinion, but we have no benefit of recommending one vehicle over the other - unlike many, we're completely independent and unbiased.
Tesla is like s toyota and bmw is bmw. I don't know why u comparing them. Tesla inside is so empty that you can fit a ghost there
As Tesla is the benchmark when it comes to EV efficiency.
an 2022 electric car should not have a gear shifter handle
Well if it ain't broke, don't fix it. But we get your sentiment!
Why does it matter how you tell the car to go as long as it works? Tesla has a stalk like an old automatic. That works too.
Neither one is the best. Any 4 series with a combustion engine will trash this car any day of the week. Why? You can get from Lisbon to Madrid on a single tank of fuel. And you can get more within minutes in any petrol station.
This? You need to stop 12 hour to charge halfway between the two cities, and I'm actually doubtful about it meeting half of the range it claims.
Buy the petrol or diesel series 4 while you can, this is a toy.
You're welcome to do so!
Hi Pedro, I’m sorry you’re completely wrong! I’ve just measured the road distance between Lisbon and Madrid I calculated 625-630km… ok so let’s say 390 miles! This Bmw i4 40 can easily run 300 miles in a warm weather climate. I can guarantee this because I am getting this range no problem in the UK 🇬🇧 in this same i4 where it is cold and wet. I understand that of course you can drive a diesel or petrol car without stopping for this journey. BUT you have to consider normally if you stop for a coffee break, cigarette break, toilet break… If you charge that car in this moment on a fast charger you will also make Madrid or Lisbon very quickly!!! Think about it my friend 👍 you will save many euros on all your gas!!
@@nicholasroy1025I'm thinking of ordering this car, what range are you getting in winter.
@@liontibbs5441 Hi, I’m getting about 270-290 miles at the moment (cold November). 3.4 -3.6 mi/kwh…. Back In September I was getting 320 miles 4.0 mi/kwh! But always keep 3 golden rules if you want max range.
1. Always precondition battery before long journey. (Just tell the car your departure time on the app).
2. Drive in eco pro mode, (with adaptive recon).
3. Stick to speed limit or just below.
Range is good 👍
@@liontibbs5441 hi I’m getting about 275 miles range at the moment in a cold November. (Eco pro mode)
A 5000lb wasteful, putrid handling disgrace.