BMW i4 review | BMW's electric i4 is seriously good!

[@NobbyOnCars]

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[@alib81]

I got one of these, e40 with M adaptive suspension for about 7 months now and love it . Plenty of power, not good In a snow . Probably need some good winter tires. Booster seat is hard to latch around as the space in the back is cramped. Besides that I like everything else. Plenty of power with 335 hp and instant torque.

[@Smith_Tech_70]

Me too, same. I put Michelin cross climates on mine. Brilliant in the snow. 😎

[@adolfocarvalho2156]

Awsome car, don't understand how they criticize the "Kidney grill" so much, I think the car is aesthetically beautiful and aggressive, live is better than the video. For me this or the Porsche Taycan are the only electrics I would buy... If I can afford it 😀

[@NobbyOnCars]

It’s great looking I think !

[@kathyrivas2403]

I actually love the grill. I don’t get the hate either..😆

[@BogeyTheBear]

I work around jet fighters. A pair of big honkin' orifices in the front is a familiar sight.

[@Sophia-bq2sp]

Yes the grill is unique but I would rather it be a bit more outward looking and shiny.

[@jagsingh5861]

Excellent comment I can't agree more . I have driven both . i4 is obviously better value for money Taycan is very futuristic but didn't like the side profile of the car , however still Excellent...

[@sosiehtesaus2652]

I now drive a BMW 420D and I will buy it next year I have already tested it and it is great.Also black with a black grille.

[@ryomai8063]

Wasn't sure about the black color... after this video, damn, so beautiful... I'm glad that I ordered a black one.

[@ThePippin89]

You hit on the point of why I have ordered one of these.... It looks and feels like a car! Every other car maker has gone out of their way to make electric cars look different. And feel different to drive. BMW have made it look like a normal BMW and drive like one too. Don't have a date yet but I'm guessing next summer.

[@Smith_Tech_70]

I ordered mine in March last year, and got it in November.

[@kathyrivas2403]

That’s exactly why I bought this car!

[@alanmachin3054]

The wider wheels on the M50 reduce the range by a significant amount. The only thing missing for me is a rear wash wipe and cancelling the lane correction system is a pain before setting off.

[@Smith_Tech_70]

Yeah, as it's based on the 4 series, it never had a rear wipe anyway. I miss that from my Touring, but the dirt doesn't stick to the sloping rear window like it does on a touring. So they decided to do away with it for the 4 series.

[@6SpeedTA95]

Interesting comment on the A pillar. My experience with the i4 is that it's really quiet inside and on heavily worn pavement you can get a bit of tire noise. Wind noise was not quite 0 but very very low on my test drives. My car arrives in about a week so I hope it's quiet inside.

[@Badonicus]

Mine arrives end Jan 23.....cant wait to drive it.

[@Smith_Tech_70]

Mine arrives Friday this week. Man, what a week. Going out of my mind. 🤪

[@claudenidalas]

Quand l'avez-vous commandée ? When did you order it?

[@Smith_Tech_70]

@@claudenidalas In March this year.

[@claudenidalas]

@@Smith_Tech_70 thank you Mine was ordered at the end of April 2023

[@claudenidalas]

no 2022

[@christospip5312]

Have this car but 420d mild hybrid with the same specs and color . Amazing !

[@djwarren5081]

As an ex M4 owner, that's one of the first EVs I've seen that I would consider purchasing.

[@raftonpounder6696]

Which is why I bought one.

[@modernschoolatlas]

I've had mine 4 months now, it's great except for no rear wiper, and this wet summer has meant that I really needed it. I'm getting 3.8-3.9 miles per kwh driving steadily which is better than my previous i3.

[@martincburns]

Lovely but prices are gone mad, 75k for a small exec saloon is crazy money. Had considered changing my 128ti for a 330e Touring or i4 but price increases over the last few years + increased interest rates make it a non runner.

[@Smith_Tech_70]

That's in Euros though. It's around the £62k mark for a UK M Sport spec. So, considering that a 335d on a decent spec would have been £50k+, it's not so bad. There is less of an EV price hike on the better specc'd cars than on someting like a Corsa.

[@grahamsalmons2027]

Mines on order, and delivery is due in the next week or so.

[@theRappinSpree]

I got one of the first M50s in the county back in March. Absolutely love it but it has too much power for public roads. I believe all variants of the i4 are now sold out for the whole of 2023.

[@kathyrivas2403]

I live in California and the only reason I didn’t buy the 59 was I wouldn’t get to play with that power! 😂

[@mrraider7200]

i just got one and love it

[@Focus4Inside]

thank you for great video, ask please what the microphone you use?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Rode Wireless Go II. DJI make some great ones too though, I've a bit of a love/hate thing with the Rode.

[@boscogong4242]

Lack of rear row headroom was a showstopper for me. Makes it more of a 2+2. M340i has more headroom. Otherwise, I like the way it drove and the only beavertooth grille that looks good.

[@aneebaba06]

My M50 is on the ship over from Germany (I'm in the US). I'm thinking I'll have it before the end of the calendar year.

[@lfrabood2416]

Mines coming next month, how do you see the car so far

[@Dannycrm]

I had my M50 delivered a few months ago, from an Tesla Model S. Some bits I miss from the Tesla (and the supercharger network) but overall its a much nicer car to drive. Range is a bit pitiful and in real world driving don't expect more that 200 miles (on 19").

[@InjuryLawyerOBI]

I drive the M50 and get more real world driving range of more than 200 in the winter. During the warmer weather, the range is between 265 to 280 on 19 inch wheels at an average of under 75mph.

[@matthewfenton8775]

Currently looking at leasing one of these through the NHS scheme here up north, they can supply me an M sport I4 for £400 a month

[@tuomaslehosvuo7850]

Why not make a touring version of it?

[@josefv-y8m]

I am afraid OEMs stop developing any since only Europe like it...Mercedes i.E. stopped completely. EQS + EQS SUV, EQE + EQE SUV instead. Perhaps BMW surprises us with the next Generation...called "new Class" so far. At least there is already an electric Version of the 3 Series...but only in China.

[@Smith_Tech_70]

I reckon they will, but probably for Europe only. They have just done an M3 Touring, so nothing is out of the question.

[@matthewdavidpope]

does anyone know how we can get the wheels painted black will they do this at bmw

[@rollamichael]

AWD is a requirement for me so looking at M40 or x-drive.

[@kathyrivas2403]

I absolutely Love mine!!! No regrets!!!

[@NobbyOnCars]

They’re great to drive

[@michaelvannier6828]

Hi. Thanks for the video. Very useful. What BMW color is the interior? Thanks.

[@InjuryLawyerOBI]

Oyster (white) vernasca leather. The option is around $1,450.00 or more.

[@kekff7710]

Mine arrives anytime soon. Can't wait anymore

[@ClutchGene]

You still like it?

[@kekff7710]

Alot!@@ClutchGene

[@ClutchGene]

@@kekff7710 have you owned Tesla before? Wondering how it compares.

[@kekff7710]

No, I came from a XC90 D5. Was tired of getting high invoices from refueling Diesel. Now it's more cheaper and nicer to drive.

[@davidbrady1551]

I have an m50 coming mid February to replace my gti clubsport and can't wait 🙃

[@NobbyOnCars]

Lovely stuff (both of them!)

[@Scoharr]

Bigger wheels = range penalty = love those 19s!

[@johnnycos2211]

Would be interested to hear your thoughts on how the i4 compares to the Tesla Model 3, specifically the Performance version if you’ve ever driven one?

[@NobbyOnCars]

M3P is great fun to drive, this is a more sedate car by comparison but the interior of this is far better.

[@NobbyOnCars]

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[@davidrogers2465]

As a Merc driver, I'm so disappointed with their electric offerings. THIS on the otherhand is a stunning machine and just might be my next car.

[@NobbyOnCars]

EQE is fantastic no? Albeit expensive.

[@davidrogers2465]

@@NobbyOnCars I think the exterior is awful. I thought maybe when I seen it up close, I'd change my mind but nope. The interior is incredible in fairness. I was so disappointed.

[@josefv-y8m]

@@davidrogers2465 and the EQE has no hatchback...a NONO for me. EQS has, but not the EQE, cannot understand this decision.

[@Smith_Tech_70]

Welcome to the Dark Side. 😎

[@big-g6]

Hi mate, brilliant review so thank you for that. I am just about to order one of these cars this week through my company is E Drive scheme where I can offset my company car allowance for the monthly cost. Currently I have a Company Car warrant being taxed heavily so I will not only will have a great car fully maintained and expensed. I will be better off in the pocket. Also if I go for the tech pack, does that come with all of the ambient lighting and other gadgets?

[@gennaro13]

I live in the mountains. I need awd.

[@Arischiafrancesco]

What is the color of the car being tested?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Sapphire

[@BogeyTheBear]

Black Sapphire. It's black with a bronze metallic flake.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

People say "it will charge in 12 hours on a home charger", but that's from empty. I personally would charge overnight maybe once every 10 days. A car like this would suit me down to the ground.

[@SteveTurner-xv4xy]

I've owned several BMW's, currently running a M340d touring. I really did consider the i4, but it is really restricted in space for passengers ( if you have teenage kids or want to carry adults in comfort ). I'm really surprised BMW didn't opt for the far more practical 3 series touring body shape, with the additional boot space and practicality, rather than the already cramped 4 series body shape, perplexing......?

[@NobbyOnCars]

As it’s not a ground up EV platform I guess there had to be a bit of compromise.

[@Smith_Tech_70]

I moved from a 335d touring to a 435d Gran Coupe, so the i4 is no different for me, in terms of space. Good enough for teenagers, and for adults on short trips. Generally, adults under 6ft are fairly comfortable.

[@paulwebendorfer5627]

Wow, those are19s??? I would have guessed 18s... they do look small.

[@MSILBB]

Finally a non-Tesla car that has a FLAT SOFTWARE DESIGN. Audi and even Mercedes has that 3D shadow design that just makes it look so outdated. THIS car so far is the closest to TESLA in software interface (its flat appeal). I don’t like the nose on the car but it can be tolerated. This is a well built car and is not all over the place or overwhelming (hello Mercedes 😂). I’ve been looking at other EVS outside of Tesla that I would consider and this may be the one with EQS coming in 3rd. Audi etron doesn’t have a light interior color package so that was a no for me right away lol.

[@jamboreeband]

Depreciation is massive wait till you trade it in .....40 grand in 1 Year

[@gennaro13]

You'll be best friends with your mechanic.

[@JasmineSwann]

Dangit! I should've gotten black. Why didn't I get black! Lol The green had me 😍. I can't wait until it's ready!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Green in it is nice too 👌🏻

[@JasmineSwann]

@@NobbyOnCars Haha, thank you! I think I have the same interior as you - is it beige venasca with black trim? Or did you get the Ivory leather?

[@BogeyTheBear]

I've seen the green. It's very dark and blends with the grille just as well as black.

[@Houseboundcph]

This is the car I want!

[@Banyan314]

Does it have a Frunk ?

[@NobbyOnCars]

It does not unfortunately.

[@Banyan314]

@@NobbyOnCars That’s an awful lot of wasted space.

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@Banyan314 there’s quite a lot of space in the ‘engine’ bay too so it is odd.

[@TheBronx_911]

No funk as the car is based on the petrol/diesel car so the benefits of EV build can’t be achieved. It’s evident with the transmission tunnel being left inside. What a waste in an EV!

[@Banyan314]

@@TheBronx_911 You’d have thought for that kind of cash you’d have thought they could have applied a little Germanic ingenuity and creativity.

[@Watson1973]

Nice looking car but brave putting kids in a cream interior 🙊

[@richb326]

Just ordered one at £68k!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Can’t bring it with you…

[@richb326]

@@NobbyOnCars company car so I don’t care as long it’s in budget on lease costs😄

[@NobbyOnCars]

Nice.

[@rumcoke9123]

In Quebec we get 12k back from our 2 governments. Need a new 3 series as my 2014 is getting old ( but still good ). Im torn between the 330i and this.

[@StarryTemplar]

Tesla Same price Model Y 300+ Miles and Model S Used 2022 is about same price 80k 400 Miles..... BMW only 270 miles :( Tesla Model S after 2022, the interior is pretty good, simple style.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Interior can’t compete though and for some, the badge will be worth a lot to them. That said, I’m a big fan of both cars you mention although the ride quality of the Y really is questionable.

[@JustMe99999]

40 or 50... that's the question.

[@NobbyOnCars]

40 is plenty.. not a cool though I admit

[@T.1963]

​@@NobbyOnCarshear a lot of people saying that the rwd of the 40 is for fun than the m50 with AWD. I think it's what you prefer, sharp corners with freaking high speed or a bit less fast corners but with fun steering feeling

[@donaldducko6580]

If only we had the infrastructure or the electricity to charge it. Oh well. Ignore all that, the collapsing economy and supply chain yada yada yada. Go on with the review good Sir!

[@josefv-y8m]

Just a calculation...the Oil Industrie officially tells us that 1.6 kwh are needed to produce 1Liter of petrol/Diesel. This means if you fill your Tank with 70l Diesel you spent already 112kwh of Energy and you did not even leave the Gas Station. With 112kwh you drive already about 550km with a BEV... In Germany I have read that we consume 75 Billion Liters of Petrol... multiplied with 1.6kwh...means 1.2 TW...producing no Petrol/Diesel you can use this Energy to Charge a big Part of eCars already...

[@Adam-gl1qv]

If you can charge it at home you won't need any other charger 99% of the time

[@Fritsvrolijk]

The onley problem is the Price

[@lightcamera2521]

Can I purchase this car without animal skin interior?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yeah

[@raftonpounder6696]

Mine has Alcantara and fake leather. Vinyl I suppose!

[@JustMe99999]

Leather is an extra (expensive) option, actually.

[@slicksalmon6948]

Great car. Too expensive.

[@hakukuze7947]

That flat display in this car too! Outside is nice but that dash is a turn off. I guess they are in their infancy and no one but maybe Audi has figured out how dated this already looks. For me it’s a lack of imagination at play.

[@coolI12332]

Fed up already with the massive led screens on the dashboard, it's getting so boring and no character

[@irekfilms]

It is a maybe . It’s a BMW quick fix to strap electric motor instead of combustion engine. This car is not on a dedicated EV platform like KIA Ev6 or Ioniq5 What creates a loot of space. The car also looks old ,tired and not exiting. Just every day no one notice average BMW. BMW seems to stay behind other companies not a good sign 👎

[@NobbyOnCars]

I’ve driven and spent extended time with all 3 cars you mention and this is the drivers car out of the three.

[@JustMe99999]

I wouldn't be caught dead in a Kia lol ... also why do manufacturers have to make electric cars look like spaceships? It's silly.

[@stevencampbell1150]

A few problems as I see it. One it's ugly especially at the front, 2 19's are big enough, any bigger and you'd be on rubber band tyres which it almost looks like you have anyway and finally at 70k nope.

[@raftonpounder6696]

Not ugly. Mean.

[@stevencampbell1150]

@@raftonpounder6696 if that's your definition of mean I'd hate to see ugly! 😂 Thon hit every branch of the ugly tree when it fell off such is it's ugliness! 😂😂😂

[@raftonpounder6696]

@@stevencampbell1150 it’s lovely. Women love it which is important. I’m not exactly too concerned that you don’t!

[@ianmcneill1079]

yeah, he couldn't actually say anything good about the front, so said nothing.

[@LILK0NA]

We need bigger License Plates to cover up that ugly front end.

[@robertvanzant2653]

Love this car , price insane but very handsome machine. Was there anything in the budget 2023 scrapping scheme or 0% loans for EV ? I herd nothing so I assume there wasn’t

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not a hope. Price is expensive but actually looking at the EV market, it's somewhat competitive for a BMW.

[@TheBronx_911]

Nothing in budget. In fact it’s worse, they announced the tailing off of the grant from July 2023 so these will get more expensive. The i4 has gone up near 7k from the start of the year and currently a 12 month waiting list.

[@donaldducko6580]

@@TheBronx_911 isn’t it funny we went from a world where a manufacturer built as many of something as people wanted to waiting lists. Ahhh the new normal.

[@TheBronx_911]

@@donaldducko6580 Chip shortage is the blame seemly. Then cars removed features because it cut the number of chips required.

[@filipofilipowicz8074]

400-500 km good joke If you turn off all the extras and creep around on the right side. Otherwise, with good luck 300 km and in winter at most 250 km.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Do you own one?

[@filipofilipowicz8074]

@@NobbyOnCars my dad own one

[@NobbyOnCars]

He must drive the nuts off it!

[@Smith_Tech_70]

My i4, in winter, with heating at 20 deg C and heated seats on medium, will do 220 to 230 miles on a full charge, if driven carefully.. Summer will be around 300 miles. So on a road trip, driving carefully (and that means at 70 mph, but with no harsh accelerations) 220 miles (355 km) in winter is easy.

[@theavenger3363]

Stand out from the herd and get yourself an Alfa Giulia ..