The 2022 BMW i4 M50 Is A Really Impressive Electric German Luxury Sport Sedan

The #BMWi4M50 is the first #BMW M product to be completely electric. Built on the same platform as the 3/4-series gas counterpart, the new #BMWi4 starts life as the #4SeriesGranCoupe but plucks out the gas engine and replaces it with an 81.5 kWh battery pack with either single or dual electric motors. The #i4M50 is the first electric vehicle that #BMWM has touched and the result is a sleek looking electric sport sedan that offers up to 536 HP and up to 270 miles of range. Its essentially the closest thing you'll find to an #ElectricM3 that you can buy today.
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[@theredline]

We FINALLY got our hands on the new BMW i4 and it was definitely worth the wait. This is a REAL alternative to the Tesla Model 3 and while the range is slightly less, the looks, practicality, handling, ride, build quality, and acceleration match or better the Tesla in our eyes. Plus, it still qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit! We'd consider buying one ourselves if we were looking for an electric sport luxury sedan.

[@theronstopable]

You mean the one the dealers cancel out with a mark up

[@Marvelous_M]

How do you get a tax credit? After filing taxes at the start of the year? I’ve always been curious does it vary by state?

[@noelcapellan3987]

You have been waiting a long time to get on one of these I saw in previous videos! Finally!

[@LarryMilligan]

12 to 14 month wait if you order one now. As usual.

[@bhbae1]

The range is not slight less..it is actually much less than Tesla M3. if you compare between the same 20"wheels on performance model, M3 has 315miles while i4 M50 has 227milles. The difference is almost 90 miles. That is not "slight" difference.

[@deonteharville5421]

Watching this eating lunch in my Kia Forte 🥹

[@dextersmithbsee]

I love my Hyundai Elantra. It's not an EV, but it can sip fuel well enough to present a reasonable facsimile of an EV.

[@lions208436]

Since it's electric, I really wished they would have used a grill similar to the M240i.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

This is my dream All-electric BMW sedan. Brilliant review and POV test drive Sofyan.

[@darrendent8288]

Drove one at the BMW ultimate driving experience a few months ago…. Thing is freakin beastly with the amount of torque.

[@cannguyen5300]

“Yo...bro, you’re breaking my car”. 😂🤣😂. Sofyan makes this car looks so fun. Thanks for the review.

[@TheSecret421]

Always a great review!

[@johnelegant1727]

Another superlative video Sofyan. Tons of facts presented interestingly. Very fair analysis. What an amazing car this is for those transitioning from exciting ICE sports sedans, coupe and even sports cars to the electric world, e.g., a tremendous introductory, yet BIG FUN EV. Well done on your part too. {Long time subscriber of your channel.}

[@CRAN1976]

When I did the BMW Ultimate Drive Experience a few weeks back. That's the same reaction I had lol when I floored the IX that BEAST was FAST. The Gs and keeping the car straight lol. Another Great Review. Thanks.

[@CRAN1976]

Ps. The torque being violent is very appropriate!!!

[@c.p379]

So CLEANNNNNN I was parked next to one at Target today and had to see what it was; so clean

[@TheBTRGarage]

I love me some instant electric torque, that's for sure! Nice review!

[@privatesocialhandle]

The year 3025, cars a flying now. And BWM still has the same old 1990s steering wheel and logo... It will never change.

[@snakeeyes9246]

We will be extinct long before that.

[@BertrandRacicot]

Great review. In France they try the Edrive40 with 18 and 19 " wheels and they got 600km and more of range. In Norway they tried in snow this winter and the M50 was really good for charging and on the road. Don't forget the radar and the camera are heating the snow in the winter.

[@KDR816]

Check the latest videos from Bjorn Nyland

[@JoshuaJamalX]

I'm glad when there is no "frunk." Feels better to have something in front of you and not an empty hollow space.

[@paulwinter9672]

Great video, thanks.

[@PhilT993]

Great review. Thanks!

[@Mr.President.2028]

8:46 Trademarked phrase "solid sounding thunk" :-)

[@phatgringo2.0]

that and "crap ton"

[@DrZheng-ii1zd]

My BMW ix is coming next week. Super excited about it!

[@XX-166]

Can’t wait for you to get your hands on the Fisker ocean models

[@billyjoe942]

I really hope they do this to the x3 line. I have a 2022 x3 M40i and I really wanted an electric or even plug in hybrid but it wasn’t available in the states for this year. I also love the idea of it being electric but not looking like a standard electric vehicle.

[@recktroaim]

That’s basically the bmw ix

[@TorgoLives]

Another great review. Your reviews are usually the ones I send to friends when they ask me about a certain car. I'm ordering a 2023 M240i, which will be RWD. Hopefully arrives by Nov. They said it will indeed have the new IDrive 8 with the curved screens. 👍🏻

[@loganmoy5093]

What? I didn't know m240is came in RWD..I thought they were exclusively xDrive

[@phatgringo2.0]

👃🏾

[@TorgoLives]

@@loganmoy5093 The 2022's were, but the first batch of 2023s will be RWD! They start production in August.

[@mathewmcfool]

Very informative!

[@pva527]

Future looks good !

[@curefan28]

Awesome review

[@BlueBerry-xu4we]

BMW M GOES ON

[@loganmoy5093]

Another great review! I appreciate your informed reviews. You really go in depth and in detail about the pros and cons of the vehicle. I also didn't know about the coils that BMW uses, that's insane. EVS are going to be nuts in the future. They were already teasing an EV Dodge Challenger 😂 can you believe that? Americans are punching the air yelling blasphemy.

[@davevolz6138]

Ev versions of American muscle cars would be the smartect move. That’s precisely why you won’t likely see them. Plus pressure from fossil fuel industry. AKA Electric car opponents. When they start eulogizing the “sound of the exhaust”, you know they are grappling at being gappelbeed.

[@jamesparson]

@@davevolz6138 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

[@davevolz6138]

@@jamesparson was thinking more like standand Mustang, Challenger, Camaro electric edition. Not necessarily in that order. Lol

[@francisdrelling4060]

Great looking car. They did a really good job on the appearance both inside and out. My apologies but I do have a couple of suggestions: Please get the dash screen integrated as I hate stick on computer screens. Also, we need buttons or knobs for standard systems like radio and climate so we can keep our eyes on the road. Of course, there is the range issue but that is just the state of technology. Cannot wait to see how far it really goes once people drive it like an M car. On the whole, nice job.

[@derekddevine]

Really great review! Could you add chapters to the video next time?

[@gcinobongi847]

Goodday red Can I ask can you get ventilated seat on the BMW stitched blue leather m sport seats?

[@michaelv6870]

I can`t wait for the I5 M60 review.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

"Listen to that new chime" *talks over chime*

[@PDiaz-mr3uj]

Whoa, impressive!

[@NaturesGiftOz]

I haven't worked out how to turn off the 'adaptive' regen in normal driving. It's sometimes a little too aggressive, especially in town.

[@StarryTemplar]

Awesome video, I really hope BMW build this on M5 platform! So it got bigger Rear seats, headroom and Rear suncurtain plus Massage seats option!!! What do yall think? lol i think it will be Tesla Model 3 or Y killer

[@timsouttahere]

Sofyan, I can't help but notice the area you normally film in with the red barn has been cleared off. Are they about to stick some homes there?

[@whatdoufeel]

I love your reaction to the torque. Great reviews always.

[@phatgringo2.0]

Sofyan loves getting railed.

[@jonwear9791]

BMW definitely better looking than Tesla 3.

[@stangmatt66]

Sofyan, How does this compare to your Mustang Mach-E GT? I was surprised to not hear any comparisons.

[@Bekillingyou]

Do a review on the edrive40

[@ToddRGuy]

Thank you! I really appreciate your reviews and unbiased opinions. I’m on the fence about getting this car, and found the lack of ventilated seat options on other leather colors annoying too. Waiting to see what Audi does with the new version of the A5/S5 (current ride), I think.

[@juicessential6663]

Todd…I feel you. My A5 was rear ended and considered a “total loss”. I was super depressed because I custom built it exactly how I wanted and it was even a manual. I did however just purchase an i4 M50. I got lucky buying the test drive vehicle instead of waiting a year and a half but I still get sentimental every-time I see an A5 on the road 😩

[@ToddRGuy]

@@juicessential6663 So, clearly it’s faster than the A5/S5, and I’m sure the interior fit and finish are on par with Audi. So how does it ride in comparison? It the comfort/cabin as quiet as the A5? And does the additional weight make it feel disconnected? Btw, sorry for your A5 loss. Such a bummer. But you picked a great replacement option. 😊

[@stuartodell2828]

I had the 3l turbo s5 which was a really nice car but the bmw i4m50 Is in another league and I’m not a massive bmw fan I have had 3 audi Cars but you won’t be disappointed with the bmw

[@okhera1]

Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!

[@Alex-vc5dr]

This is truly a beautiful car.

[@dextersmithbsee]

No it's not, but beauty is subjective. A truly beautiful car is is the 2022 Lexus LC500.

[@Alex-vc5dr]

@@dextersmithbsee It is beautiful to me and many others, therefore it is beautiful. The LC is nice but most definitely not a vehicle that I ever looked twice at.

[@dextersmithbsee]

@@Alex-vc5dr Are you kidding me? Most automotive journalists, including Sofyan, agree that the Lexus LC 500 is an automotive work of art for design and execution. This BWM is no where near as beautiful as an LC 500. This car is not even close. I'll take a KIA EV, which was designed from the ground up as an EV, over this gasoline- modified to- EV vehicle any day. I'm 'sorry not sorry' to borrow one of your phrases.

[@Alex-vc5dr]

@@dextersmithbsee No are you kidding me? Those people are just people with opinions. You saying their names does not prove one thing AT ALL. I use my own judgement not how others feel. The most beautiful car to me is a Bentley Continental GT and there are so many more that looks a lot better to me than an LC. So like you said, design is subjective which is why there are tons of vehicles that pleases different people. The LC is not one.

[@dextersmithbsee]

@@Alex-vc5dr You're insane. The LC 500 has been heralded by many, many people as gorgeous and striking. You simply want to argue with me because you've directed to do so. I completely understand your stance. I see it all the time. I will say it again, the Lexus LC 500 is quite simply one of most beautiful cars rendered and manufactured in recent memory. It is simply fabulous!

[@jasonfurtado3758]

No power lift gate and the loss of other features due to chip shortage… but no drop in price. And now that BMW is moving toward paying monthly for heated seats, I don’t think a BMW is worth it.

[@jbar_85]

They’re going to make people pay monthly for heated seats? That’s crazy lmao! I’m glad I have a 2018 with no limits. What I bought is what I got lmao!

[@alexsmith6271]

Wtf you serious?

[@hattag3399]

Yep it will be a monthly subscription for breathing soon

[@JustMe99999]

There is no monthly fee for heated seats lol

[@battousaihimura]

Renault Zoe had the externally excited Synchronous Motor (supplied by Vitesco FKA Continental Powertrain) in the early 2010s

[@tibsyy895]

You can`t fit your head at the back but there is "at least an LED lightning!" LMAO :D!

[@richardh3587]

You forgot to mention that you can also display Apple Maps in the cluster and HUD when connected via carplay .

[@SkyPix119]

For only $55 a month you can unlock the whole car and full power!

[@dextersmithbsee]

...and for just a $79.99 charge we'll allow you to open the door of the car which YOU purchased!🤑🤑

[@grllaspeak]

Alright Alright. Sooo this is what I'm noticing with the electric ⚡ cars/SUVs. Lack of 300 mile range, knobless climate/volume controls, and the missing that damn frunk 😩. Man these guys are not hearing us. Beautiful BMW tho, I see they are trying to get there customers comfortable moving over to electric by subtle changes I mean very subtle. Great review like always. Thx

[@johnnyViDeO]

The Euro EV's (e.g., iPace, E-tron) were all down on range to the Teslas, but they're fixing that as I speak. People forget that 90% of charging takes place conveniently at home.

[@pereldh5741]

What the production CO2 footprint?

[@jbar_85]

I want it! It’s the nicest looking electric vehicle on the market! 🚙

[@adamf.8564]

30 to 40 minutes is no time. It’s an extra cup of coffee to enjoy for 10 more extra minutes:)!

[@tomheringer2047]

Ventilated Front Seats ($350) are available in Black or Mocha (dark brown) Vernasca Leather ($1,500) only, but you will have to forfeit the Driver Lumbar Support which is included in the Premium Package. This "Black" is not the "Black with Blue Contrast Stitching" (also $1,500) that compliments the colors of the vehicles "M Sport" theme.

[@craigparr3639]

Even with a bad back living in Arizona it was a no brainer to give up the lumbar support for the ventilated seats since I wanted the mocha anyway. My m50 is crossing the Atlantic right now.

[@andrebennett3776]

I’ll wait for Nio to arrive in the US.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

I love electric car's! I might try to afford one.

[@paglaum22]

I'm looking to buying this car maybe in two years but when you mentioned it's comparable to Tesla 3 I'm now starting to think twice on getting it.

[@johnnyViDeO]

Your deliverly was flawless. Do you have a photographic memory? I could live with the cheaper 280 HP i4 edrive 35, but I don't like the nickel and diming to get ventilated seats, etc. Also, I will always opt for smaller wheels for better ride nd range than the 20"+ bozo wheels common on sports cars. There is always a compromise when an ICE vehicle is repurposed for electric, so a completely new platform needs to be developed to make the EV's even better. Back to der drawink boards, BMW.

[@NAB91]

My man, what do you have against black interiors?

[@johnw.9687]

Put in an order on August 7th. Dealer calls me on August 9th. A buyer of the M50 like I ordered just 2 days earlier, backed out of his deal, the M50 arrived on the night of the 8th. I said YES, picked up the M50 on the 12th, "Life is Good". To all the negative comments about the grill, get a life. No one knows it an EV and compared to the plain jane appearance of Tesla and others it's way better looking from the Front, Side, and Rear. Don't compare to a SUV or Crossover, it's a Sedan.

[@MercOne]

Does any car not have a solid sounding thunk when you close the door?

[@Yubuzka3774]

No good if you need the rear seats. I will wait for a car they build on a dedicated Ev platform.

[@tibsyy895]

One should wait for the real, button-up full electric! Range because of the weight will be much better! Plus next year sodium-ion batteries are coming from CATL!

[@devongee1776]

Small critique. You mention the sound design but we can't hear it... maybe with a set of headphones it'd be easier but the talking, groaning, laughing throughout each launch & pull, puts it way on the backburner. Maybe a KZbin short of a quiet launch if you still have the car?

[@BogeyTheBear]

15:48 I'd tell someone "It'll seat four people-- five, if you don't like the people in back."

[@No_timezone77]

Why does every new car have the same style curved screens? It makes each car feel the same now.

[@mybro727]

This is what happens when automakers have no identity of their own or go hiring designers from other cooperations just for the sake of having a product worthy of competing. We need more originality like what’s found in Jaguar, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla, Audi, Volvo, and Alfa Romeo. Many others are just copying what these companies are putting out and it’s _really_ boring.

[@dannydiazphoto]

The range of travel is terrible for the price tag that they are asking. Cmon BMW!!!

[@brianlee9233]

Agreed and why is it white when it's supposed to be black? Double C'mon BMW!!!!!

[@theredline]

Up to 301 miles of range on the eDrive40 is very competitive, and 270 miles for the i4 is still very good. Only trims with the rare 20" wheels like our tester drop it to 227 and we easily did around 250 miles in the real world.

[@chrisrobles2012]

Right! They could have created some long range vehicles that had reduced horsepower . But as all manufacturers mindset is to put out low range and improve by 30 miles each time a new LCI is put out. So expect every 4 years they will offer you just a bit more. Then they will get you to around 400 at a full charge , then tell you they implemented a new 80% charge recommended that again lowers your full charge/range.

[@sanjaypaudel3296]

maintenance cost?

[@nothere572]

It’s nice to see BMW making a sub $70k EV sport hatchback “sedan” the only other sport sedan/hatchback EVs under that price are the Model 3 and Polestar 2. It’s refreshing to see a new sporty EV hatchback “sedan” available instead of all the EV crossovers we’ve been seeing.

[@andresmattos7541]

Wait until the ioniq 5 N comes out

[@chrisak49]

Too bad BMW still depends on dealers to sell these. Polestar and Tesla have no mark ups and scammy dealerships to deal with. Seeing my local BMW dealer asking for $10k mark up made me throw up.

[@Mario_Gillette]

That grill reminds me of the Edsel ×2.

[@evanharris5088]

Never thought of it, but you’re right!

[@Mario_Gillette]

@@evanharris5088 good luck unseeing that! 😆

[@Stressless2023]

True. It's been a couple years and I still think this 4-Series grille is ugly. Hasn't grown on me at all.

[@udontknowmeg7254]

The new grill looks better in-person. It doesn’t look good at all in videos or pictures.

[@SILBERautomotive]

What color was this car?

[@WeigoHuang]

The i4 color is whige or grey？

[@EagleWolfSparrow]

Does it have DOG Mode and Sentry mode???

[@buschg7106]

AMAZING that this expensive new electric car has a manual tilt/telescopic wheel🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️My 14 ES 350 is electric with memory and auto adjust.

[@cannguyen5300]

How much is this i40 M50?

[@GhostPrime21]

This car is so sexy tbh, especially rear 3/4 view

[@Veyronp87]

dont love the grill but id get this all day over the Elonmobile

[@brianlee9233]

THEN GET IT IN BLACK LIKE I TELL YOU TO!

[@jbar_85]

It looks so much nicer and the fact that it doesn’t have a all glass roof and nicer interior!

[@dextersmithbsee]

I'll take a KIA over both the Tesla and this dense block.

[@JustMe99999]

@@dextersmithbsee That's nice, but Kia isn't an apples to apples comparison. This is a luxury car.

[@piperlani]

Mis matched color on passenger side doors

[@kleefton]

Good review, but this car won't smoke the M3 like stated in the video. The M3 is still faster, as it should be as it's over 1000lbs lighter and makes more horsepower.

[@andrewrae50]

For such a heavy car, we see the interior space limitations of the retrofit ICE to EV. That rear space is brutal in size. Especially headroom, then you still have the ICE drivetrain tunnel… dumb dumb dumb…. It weighs more than the 2 SUV fast EV’s mentioned in the video…

[@SLSMe]

Thought the same thing when I test drove it!!

[@YTYTYTY7]

Wow.. the rear seat seems more cramp than model 3…. Ioniq 5 on the other hand has ample room at the back.

[@ONI1013.]

I thought the I4 would be bigger, but looks more like it’s closer to the 3Series vs 5Series size. Guess, I should be waiting for i5 instead.

[@BogeyTheBear]

The 4 Series is simply the two-door version of the 3 Series cars. BMW puts their two-door variants in the even-numbered Series while the four-doors are odd-numbered.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

Yikes! That's really heavy. This industry really needs the 2nd generation battery technology.

[@rexnflex1469]

Does anyone know how this car performs on snow & ice?

[@tomheringer2047]

Great question Rex N Flex. BMW does offer an optional 19" wheel with all season run-flats for this vehicle. All other options are "Performance" or "High Performance" non run-flat tires which are warm weather/dry surface tires. If this is going to be a daily driver and you live in an area that is conducive to snow/ice, you will need a set of winter tires. Pirelli makes wide low profile winter tires for the high end luxury performance oriented car manufacturers but a set is going to cost $1500+.

[@xj6786]

Has anyone else got the option to add icon adaptive led headlights with laserlights? I ordered mine without. Do they really make the vehicle look different with them. This reviewer states his not sure if it’s worth the extra 1000 can any else testify to this? Was my decision to go without them a bad one?

[@Tr4llf4zz]

I own an i4 M50 with the laserlights. They do make the car look different from the standpoint of the DRL shape being different. Also if you forgo the laserlights, you lose adaptive lighting altogether. In my opinion, until they fully unlock the potential of the laserlights in the US with the anti-dazzle feature, they really aren't worth the $1000. It just sucks that adaptive lighting isn't available with non-laser headlights.

[@petertorressr7725]

The front grill that BMW has on new vehicles are ugliest on the market.

[@Stressless2023]

I think Lexus might be right there with BMW for ugliest grille/front end designs, but ultimately I agree.

[@jcj68]

I did a test drive of this car and the iX, they are both impressive cars and of course BMW luxury and quality. I found the interior of this i4 rather claustrophobic, it’s an amazing car but not enough to make me switch from my Model Y.

[@aminemarius1825]

yes , does i40 also have same space in back seats !!!

[@weirdshibainu]

Given how heavy E.V.'s are, will infrastructure have to be upgraded when tens of millions hit the road?

[@vlad1889]

No, but the electrical grid will.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@vlad1889 I think some bridges will too

[@dextersmithbsee]

Interesting comment....hmmm.🤣🤣

[@travisrauh]

I’m sick of waiting for mine

[@XxXxXBig]

Got one. San remo green. Cognac

[@JustMe99999]

Best combo.

[@mytrung]

curious why they dont give M stripe seat belts for north America but they do for EU

[@edpenny8460]

Sofyan....... can you do night time videos of cars so we can see what they look like at night......

[@ostreds]

All this tech and it's only on a 220 range?? WAYYYY TO SHORT.

[@jjayguy23]

Right, and that’ll drop during cold weather!!!!

[@esub5883]

Amazing car to drive, auto crossed one today and it was an amazing experience

[@tuckert3ig]

That's why electric vehicle's are not practical enough to drop all your eggs in their basket. Completely new technology, not developed nearly enough to go all in. EV batteries loose 40% of their charge in cold weather. They are a great alternative, but as your only choice......no!

[@jjayguy23]

I just filled up my Honda Civic the other day and it gets 360 miles on a full tank. I just can't imagine spending all that money on a car with less range than a Honda Civic.

[@mh0Ang95]

@@jjayguy23 except if you have a relatively normal commute for school/work, you’d simply plug in everyday and always have x% of whatever you set it to

[@Blackdawn80]

Great review but this is too much of a compromise. A 5,000lbs 4 series chassis cannot possibly perform like the ICE version that weight 3/4 of that. Better the all electric CUV from BMW as that is a full ground up design.

[@yaroslavgorislabe3551]

Another masterpeace from german car producer. I hope this electric model will be more reliable than regular gas models. The exterior is modern and stylish especially with mormal door handles. I started to get used to this new grill style (it is a Hitles mustache who do not know). The interior is also top norch. The speed is better than in Tesla. The white colour is rich and splendid. The price is also a pure robbery but who cares. Life is a bitch if you are not rich so you should buy the Chevrolet Bolt EV in cry in the corner...

[@mybro727]

Also, it really doesn’t make sense comparing every single EV to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Ford Mustang Mach-E because neither of these are luxury cars. They might have luxury car prices but they aren’t built with the same priorities in mind nor attention to details as most luxury marques. Now I would understand comparing the GV60 to the Ioniq 5 and EV6 because they’re essentially the same vehicles.

[@skid_mark]

I absolutely love your reviews, but I have to admit that how in the hell can you not operate door handles? That type of door handle was de rigueur for many years.

[@bhbae1]

It's grown on me - no never to me. I was thinking to buy this but whenever I looked at the grill, it just made me hate.

[@Aimster2]

I would get the M3 .. simply because of the exhaust sound. But if you really want an EV this is a good choice

[@adamf.8564]

Also anything over 350hp you need 4wheels drive.

[@dreamteamtokyo]

This dude is like 4 feet tall it’s hilarious when he stands next to the vehicle