2023 BMW i4 Review: Better than a Tesla?

[@WizLovesCars]

The 2023 BMW IX M60: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pImQemmjradqg5Y

[@JBrown-go8ru]

We were car shopping this car, and a Model Y for my wife. Ended up with the BMW. Quality on the BMW was just on a different level. Ride quality, interior quality, and interior noise, far superior. The Model Y felt more spacious, better charging network, but that wasn’t enough to persuade us. The vehicle is used for around town, work driving anyway, so charging at home is more than enough. She’s happy, I’m happy.

[@iSkiZm24]

The only benefit Tesla has right now, is that the BMW doesn't qualify for the ~7k state electric tax rebate because the car isn't built in America

[@WizLovesCars]

The charging network is paramount. You won’t feel it until you do a roadtrip. Solid choice and with that said i’m growing tired of my Y. Happy wife happy life haha. Thanks for stopping by the channel!

[@alexsmith6271]

@@iSkiZm24no frunk, no trsnny tunnel, sentry mode, range, performance, charge network. Better warranty. Yeah no advantages 🤡

[@JustMe99999]

I'd take the BMW over the Tesla any day of the week because of Tesla's horrible build quality and cheap interiors. However, the real comparison is to the Model 3, not the Model Y. The Model Y is a crossover and this is a sedan. The BMW is also more expensive. I think the Tesla buyer is not the same as the BMW buyer to be honest. One is a luxury car and the other isn't.

[@JustMe99999]

@@WizLovesCars Do most people take 300+ mile trips in their car very often? I think the answer is "no." The use case is charging in your garage, not at a charging station. Personally, I'd just rent an ICE vehicle for a couple of days if I had to take a long trip.

[@karlInSanDiego]

Nice graphics in your video, Wiz. We're a couple with no kids, so this car with the seats folded down is the normal mode. That makes it ridiculously large hatchback. Ours is the eDrive40 w/18" wheels and 225 tires like you've shown here, for maximum efficiency. Honestly, this car is underappreciated, easily beating its EPA numbers at least before you subject it to freezing temps. And if you are in cold weather, it's got a heat pump standard. It is an efficiency monster, doesn't fall into trap of being an SUV or a styling mess for EV drag sake. Instead the car in the mode you showed (non M50) with RWD is what BMW is traditionally known for. Our eDrive40 is TOO fast with 335 hp. I'd give up much of that speed for even more efficiency, though I'm not sure that's part of the calculus. The eDrive35 is plenty for most people, as even when you drive far, you tend to hop between many DC fast charging stations. We wish our car with the standard (non active) suspension didn't have the body roll and nose dive it does, but compared to other cars, it's a pretty refined and relatively capable suspension setup for a 4700 lb. car. One qualification when choosing our car was can you sleep in it, and the answer surprisingly is yes, it has a giant cargo space with seats folded. If you want your cargo hidden, in seats up mode, the rear hatch space is well covered. Would I prefer the car was 2000 lbs like the sport car we gave up to move to this? Sure. But the i4 is a car that everyone could live with, has excellent low sporty seating, avoids the Tesla hot mess that is Elon, and BMW is working to build these with sustainability in mind. My e-bike is a hell of a lot better for sustainability, but in a car dependent world, this fills the gap until we build electric rail everywhere. We chose Sunset Orange because white, gray, and black cars are effing boring. And we got the red interior you showed here, so our car is blood orange color scheme, which sounds like it would be garrish, but it actually looks great.

[@leedavid8061]

My son in law has one. His company provided it. I rode with him in it last night. The Acceleration blew my mind, the display screens and internal car handling aspects exceeded my expectations. No heads up display on his, but a very cool EV

[@WizLovesCars]

Glad you enjoyed your experience! It is indeed a cool ride! Thanks for stopping by the channel!

[@rival121]

Maybe their company was being cheap, but my i4 certainly has a heads up display!!

[@ClostroFLOWbic]

@@rival121they probably bought a bunch that adds up the company is definitely not being cheap getting him a i4 lol

[@Smith_Tech_70]

@@rival121 Depends on what you value most. In the UK, the Tech Pack with HUD was an extra £3990. Having already specc'd mine up to £57,000, including M Sport Pro, comfort access, harmon kardon and a towbar, it was a stratch too far for me.

[@mauriciocastro6363]

Hope they will come up with a coupe 2 doors. How about, charging speed and range?

[@tremain319]

What’s the distance on a full charge? Is this good for long distance travel?

[@ATT90fficial]

The time it takes to charge is not worth it, especially long charges.

[@WizLovesCars]

Yea that 150KW charger is 🗑️. This car puts my range anxiety at an all time high with the limited charging stations where i live

[@WizLovesCars]

250 miles, its listed in video but there was a typo in the text

[@tpontes12]

Great camera work!

[@cameronthorby5799]

So cool that in 2024 you can have a channel with 3-4k subscribers producing at a quality comparable to the really big +1M channels. Very well done audio/camera/script/etc.

[@cameronthorby5799]

not just comparable actually, there are some big channels that this is clearly better produced than.

[@joehch]

Enjoyed the video. I recently got rid of my ‘22 Tesla M3, where the overall quality was piss poor, really bad quality control. I bought a ‘24 i4 edrive40 RWD with the premium package. It has 335 HP, and 317 lbs of torque, plenty of power when needed. I happen to love the seats. The iconic sounds are pretty cool as well. I live in Southern California, I felt the AWD was not something I really needed. I would highly recommend this car to anybody looking to get a sporty, great quality EV

[@raghutadimeti8271]

Very Nice video @WizLoveCrad.. My Son got this vehicle. He is really enjoying it. I am happy he made a good choice. Great vehicle!

[@azharsaleem4978]

Excellent review

[@WizLovesCars]

Thank you! And thanks for stopping by the channel!

[@lavernewisdom7819]

excellent review and a very luxurious BMW❤💯👍

[@anikdasdigital]

Your videos are amazing. I really like it. I am a new subscriber to your channel. Can I talk with you Wiz?

[@Hafza-qb8hp]

Well done King 🤴🏽 I love my 2023 M4

[@tnicholson1981]

Great video! I love my M50, the performance in the M50 is a rocket ship and would definitely make you enjoy the acceleration. I agree with most of your comments. Interestingly the M50 actually has a conventional gear shifter. I'm glad I don't have shifter in the 35. Great review!

[@biscaynesupercars]

This was a great breakdown of the i4 🔥

[@WizLovesCars]

Much appreciate bro! Thanks for stopping by the channel!

[@knotsable]

2:45 thats how you park a bmw!!

[@WizLovesCars]

Respect! Thanks for stopping by the channel!

[@aaronpapero5531]

I must have a lemon. The technology and adaptive cruise control in my i4 is no where near as good as my model 3. In fact, it has randomly caused my car to suddenly and without reason pull strongly to one side or the other and almost into other vehicles. The Tesla charging network and experience as a whole is far superior. The safety features are also not nearly as good as other car brands. I like the car but it needs work.

[@WizLovesCars]

Model 3 is solid but definitely lacking and i they didn’t do us any favors with the refresh. TCN is A1 i almost ran out of charge trying to find an electrify America charger that was located at the top of a random mall parking garage 😅

[@rival121]

Seats feel great to me, but I’m comparing my i4 to other BMW’s😅

[@pilotb18]

if you have the money and a garage to charge it buy a bmw, but if you want the best deal get a tesla model 3 is cheaper and has a lot of features like sentry mode and over the air updates

[@AreaWest1]

Tesla too minimal for me…i like all my gadgets in a car and the i4 has just the right amount😊

[@WizLovesCars]

I agree but the only thing missing in the Tesla 3/Y is a HUD or a driver display and maybe some ambient lighting that gives color options

[@BriDestinee8]

🔥🔥

[@dannyvafa3639]

That cat has the ugliest front end I've ever seen. Has a pig nose grill. You have to throw a license plate on there just for it to look average. The interior looks terrible with cheep plastic and fake leather. The gauges look terrible. I would like to have just a simple gauge. Not that hexagon type drivers gauge or the second screen where you have to navigate through many screens just to get to a setting you want. Plus it drives horribly. It bounces and you feel every Nick and bump in the road. I would maybe pay 300 a month for that car. Nothing more