2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 - POV Driving Impressions

[@jish8681]

the best thing about this ev is that it looks like a normal car. You'd never know it was electric unless you knew already or looed at the badge. That's how ev's should be going forward

[@j0rd4n86]

Exactly, the other EV over the top design is what really annoys me about current EVs. I wish they'd make normal cars which just straight up replace the engine with a battery rather the tacky designs that most have.

[@jkliao6486]

@@j0rd4n86 But those EVs are superior in terms of being an EV.

[@MyThemeParkFanatic]

I agree @jish8681 .. l always thought the new EV’s looked so goofy.

[@G0ddEityawesome]

You can by looking at the grille and rims and lack of exhaust tips

[@bldude2]

@@j0rd4n86 Yup, that's what put me off buying an EV for so long- too many legacy automakers thought every EV had to be a tiny hot hatch or prius-clone, and then wondered why they didn't sell well lol.

[@ozarkaviation]

Best all-round EV right now, imo. Enough power for all people, reasonable price, and it looks normal and works normal.

[@JakeCoventry]

If anyone considering this or a Tesla:::: I borrowed one of these yesterday and ordered one today. I currently have a 2.5year old Tesla Model 3 and the i4 is substantially better built. It is way more engaging to drive. The rear wheel drive feels great. I even love the sound effects in sport mode (I thought I wouldn't). It is slower, but in real world driving I rarely properly used the 4 seconds to 60. This has the right amount of power. Best of all it's better round corners and just feels so much more fun to drive. Other benefits over the Model 3 IMHO: way better brakes and brake feel, adaptive regen which works with the sat nav and radar which is great, much more compliant suspension, build quality is far superior (not sure if Model 3s have improved much in the last couple of years), Apple Carplay (I have really missed it), HUD, adaptive cruise and lane assist that works, auto wipers that work, park assist that works, laser headlights that auto dim (compared to Tesla's laughable system)... I could probably go on...

[@bhavani4700]

This was perfectly well written!! I’ve had mine for a few months now and couldn’t agree more with you he’s 100% right

[@NaderAbdullahK]

I have a model 3 that I recently bought, I’m still skeptical of EVs but I feel more comfortable knowing the Model 3 has a warranty of 100,000 miles

[@オルフェーヴルの夫]

A toilet in 4 wheels is better than a Tesla.

[@STEDDiEFPV]

BMW has been making cars for quite a while, and they’re damn good at what they do. Tesla is just a marketing exercise. I’d go with this one!

[@hardykornfeld1733]

We bought an i4 e40 msport last October to replace our leased Honda CRV. This was after test driving the ID.4, Mach E, Model Y, Ioniq 5, EV6, and BMW iX. The practical hatch, driving dynamics, build quality and range were the selling points. The msport EPA range is about 280 miles, but in summer we’re averaging 4.0 mi/kWh so theoretically could get about 300 miles. Since we own the car, we’re keeping the battery between 80% and 20% SOC and we charge at home with the excess power from our solar array. So far we’ve gone 9000 miles without paying a dime (except for the solar installation that should pay off in about 5 years). At 4,600 pounds, this is not a sports sedan despite the pretense. We got the msport package for the dynamic shocks and better brakes. Could have done without the 19” wheels as they lose about 7% of range over the 18s but so be it. We opted for the Pirelli P Zero no-season tires since this is a 4 season car and not sporty enough to demand the PS4s. Our other car, a B9 Audi S4, wears PS4s on the OEM 19 inch wheels and Haakas on aftermarket 18s in winter. The i4 is outstanding for our use case.

[@bshah4831]

I have had my i4 M Sport 19" variant with Micheline Pilot Sport 4 tyres, and agree this is a great handling and practical car. I can get 4 miles per kwh when temperatures are above 10 degrees centigrade.

[@verynick]

Awesome to hear. I’m the middle of negotiations with the price on 2024 i40 lease. May I ask if got an awesome price? Feel free to share the amount if you are comfortable hehe they offered me full trade in price for my Rav4 and couple of rebates to offset the monthly

[@Heretolearn003]

@@verynickhow much did they offer you to lease?

[@thetzxy]

My i4 e40 finally arrived at dealership, will probably pick it up next week. A good 12 months waiting hope it’s worth the wait.

[@c3vzn]

Congrats! Massive waits.

[@iFayt9034]

I just went on a backroads drive with my eDrive 40 to the beach. Now I just got back and gonna see what Topher thinks!

[@dfk09]

This is an EV I would consider buying if I were in the market to buy one...

[@BogeyTheBear]

When I went into the market for an electric car, this took the top slot the moment I saw it and nothing else could shake it.

[@nad78660]

I’ve seen many car review videos and I have to say I’ve enjoyed watching yours the most! Love the viewpoint and your commentary too. Keep up the great work!

[@RipZavier]

i just drove one for the first time like 20 minutes ago and i actually like it

[@Trades46]

The Polestar 2 and i4 are some of the best EV sedans you can get that is still somewhat affordable. I think the eDrive40 is a better car than the M50. It has a better RWD driving experience and the range is also better.

[@bshah4831]

I use B mode for town driving and adaptative regeneration on motorways. Gives me a good balance of responsiveness and battery efficiency.

[@locoattack1210]

When you were driving around I was like "Hey, this landscape look familiar". Then I saw the road signs and yup, Michigan area!

[@sameerkap1155]

Yea i noticed that too in his older videos. Around Novi/livonia

[@jaycatral8974]

Thanks for sharing. Placed an order for a 35, can't wait 🙂

[@motormusique]

At 15:20 you can see that the artificial sound is very counterintuituve because it is speed sensitive, not throttle sensitive. He was mashing the gas to get the tail out, yet the sound did not increase because the car wasn't increasing in speed. Pretty counterintuituve and needs to be re-thought IMO. The purpose of sound should be to give feedback

[@terrywashington7985]

Very nice! Mine was delivered this past June. I4 EDR 40 BMW sweet spot

[@daviswalkers]

It's interesting that most KZbinrs reviewing the e35/40 look like it's actually a M50. The black detail down the side has little extra details only on the M50, and the blue brakes I believe are M50 only. Pdd

[@Smith_Tech_70]

Nope. The M50 is easily spotted by the flared rear arches. My edrive40 has the M Sport Pro package, so has Red Calipers. Could have had blue also. My choice.

[@BogeyTheBear]

The winged mirrors of the M50 set it apart from the E35/E40 as well.

[@zkitxo8848]

Guy actually starts driving at 6:33 in the video. In case anyone else was wondering.

[@jeffs6090]

Now they just need to electrify the 2 door coupe and convertible! That's what I would prefer.

[@Cochesescala118.]

Nice pov and nice bmw!!! I love Hans Zimmer iconic sounds.

[@b286guy]

Drove one of these the other day. Liked it overall, but there was noticeable wind noise (probably because of the frameless doors). Quiet and comfortable other than that. Steering was direct but extremely devoid of feel. My Audi A4 has better steering but a stiffer ride and a little more noise overall (but almost zero wind noise). iDrive 8 is a bit complicated, but the new display is superbly crisp and high resolution.

[@zero2sixty244]

The start up chime is similar to Mini Cooper. Should’ve kept the nicer BMW exclusive chime

[@D3athByIP]

Considering this or a M2. Different lifestyle segments but looks on this are killer

[@MrBasically810]

damn youre all over the place

[@VoidedMedia]

I think this is a better buy. The M2 is so heavy it might as well be an EV

[@sugreevo]

have you considered the m440i? design is similar and will be more thrilling to drive

[@SunSunSunn]

m2 obviously, this doesn't come with a stick

[@paulklp8262]

M240i xDrive is all you need

[@smithmac2953]

It looks like the m4 ❤️

[@blitzz1434]

It’s the electric version of the 4 series so there is no difference in exterior styling

[@tinycarcrafter1097]

My 2023 330E has a small button to shift I'm surprised they gave that a traditional looking shifter 👀

[@jtornhill]

Looks like it will be changed to a small button as well in the 2024 model :).

[@BogeyTheBear]

Already changed to a switch tab. Kinda throws me off since you push the switch forward in order to reverse, and pull the tab back to put it into drive. The loss of the shifter knob throws off the design language and makes the switch positions counterintuitive. I get around this by pretending the shifter switch activates rocket thrusters: You select the nose-mounted rockets to reverse the vehicle, then switch to the aft thrusters to propel yourself forward. That's how I keep the switch positions straight in my mind.

[@StarryTemplar]

Gloss Wood Trim actually looks great. But I'm curious if they are Scratch resistance Clear coat? I mean will DOG nail scratch it???

[@Gohole68]

Do the screens flicker by default? If so, that seems kinda distracting. Great video though

[@ArstenRF]

No, it's just the camera's FPS is out of sync with the monitor's refresh rate.

[@BogeyTheBear]

Digital cameras use a rolling shutter and the flicker is not there when viewed in the flesh.

[@nicokurokusagi2308]

Base model would be the edrive 35 not the edrive 40

[@BogeyTheBear]

The E40 is/was the base model on the grace it shares the same battery as the M50-- the M50's main schtick is the extra motor in the front. The E35 is the newer addition as the budget/fleet model with the smaller battery.

[@movsar93mn]

Pretty impressive how fast these EV imrove in range and charging. If they keep up this pace they might rival a Diesel before 2030

[@オルフェーヴルの夫]

Hello saar please do not redeem saars

[@c3vzn]

Damn thought you would lose it at 12:23.

[@iQuadraPop]

love every video but you need some new test tracks!! jack sparrow - good old days for some bass goodness :)

[@scottbrawley407]

2023 BMW i4 eDrive 40 Electric GranCoupe!

[@steelsteez6118]

Love your speedy. Hesalite or sapphire sandwich? 1861 or 3861?

[@doubleatube]

Great review, I want this car bad, hate the new gear shifter on the 2024 model.

[@icanmanifest]

I agree with all your assessments. I just don't really understand the form factor. So much storage capacity with the benefits of a hatchback but such limited space in the backseat seems like a miss to me. Would have been a perfect alternative to a model 3 except the model 3 has a usable front and a much roomier back seat on a dedicated EV platform. I'm excited to see what BMW does with their cars on dedicated EV platforms.

[@JustMe99999]

It's in a different price class than the Model 3. I'm not sure that the buyer of a BMW is the same as a buyer of a Model 3.

[@locoattack1210]

@@JustMe99999 Maybe for a base model 3, but I feel like this competes against the higher trim levels of a Model 3.

[@JustMe99999]

@@locoattack1210 A Model 3 long range (the most expensive one) with every option including self-driving is still 12k less than the i4 35 without any options.

[@YA-xi9nf]

Beautiful Michigan Roads!

[@Montana270]

Will you have the cx90 back home soon?

[@craighermle7727]

I wish BMW had a 430 with a lift back How easy do you find iit to change the right side of the touch panel at 70, mph How much did those accelerations affect the original projected range

[@BogeyTheBear]

The control knob by the shifter operates that screen, so at least you can get some tactile feedback by manipulating that instead of poking at the screen at speed. You're moving the selector without taking your eyes off the horizon and can take a glance just to confirm you have the right icon selected before pushing 'OK'

[@Razorfendown]

The way you drove through those curves gave me anxiety like I was sitting in the passenger's side. I was about to tell you to slow down.

[@luisriba8082]

You can see the quality on the brand that BMW represents in this car. I don't see any quality on the Tesla.

[@1inak]

What do you use to film your videos? What’s the mount system?

[@samtaverner5348]

BMW i4 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Veleryansky]

I don’t understand a little, does BMW have some kind of sound similar to the sound of an engine?

[@BogeyTheBear]

5:03 It's an option you have to pay for. You can also turn it off if you get tired of it.

[@tinacheung3008]

Cool Tesla

[@AlmightyFSM]

Very nice video. Thank you.

[@john11100]

need your review on the new chevy tahoe RST with the PPV suspension and brembo brakes. You are the only one that i know that will actually drive it to the limits

[@Muhammed-lr3tj]

Good video, how many Km can runs this with per KW

[@patmullen9978]

We’ve had 2 Model S and am considering this next. Would you recommend this over the Model S?

[@AM-vb9uy]

I drove the S before switching to i4. Interior quality is much much better than model S, but interior space is much smaller. The model S definetely feels more roomy, but I guess that's logical since the i4 is much more sport oriented. As for the driving, the i4 drives great but so does the model S to be honest. edrive40 is slower in acceleration than most model S, if that matters for you. Lastly I would say the i4 is much more an eye catcher. depending on spec.

[@patmullen9978]

@@AM-vb9uy Thanks for the reply. I’m mainly looking for better build quality and better interior. Love our Teslas - they have been problem free but for the price the interior falls short. And since we don’t road trip with it I’m less concerned about the supercharging. And i4 price point is better suited to my wallet than the S.

[@DoSum4Me]

@13:08 I swear Prius C drivers are the worst, not to mention you basically have to keep your foot to the floor to maintain speed lol

[@korovkin]

please add a section of the driver assistance modes (self driving) i am not sure who would ever buy a car these days that doesn't do that on highways

[@sameerkap1155]

Hows the ride comfort?

[@nickduplooy8845]

Dang, and I thought our (RSA) regional roads bad..

[@scoobdoo2008]

I have a i3 and really want to get the i4 but it's really expensive

[@Kipx99]

I have an Edrive 40, why is my gear shift smaller that that?

[@BogeyTheBear]

Changed to the smaller tab earlier this year.

[@ArtwithLeigha]

I love this car soo munch I want it

[@moregaellazer]

whats the car montly for CAD?

[@Slick_Nick]

Oh yeah it's a good day

[@640A]

A Handsome car

[@lilchvrles]

Why is it so cold today 😭

[@tyalexander9005]

i love bmw :)

[@Smith_Tech_70]

@Brian Lee What about Portimao Blue? Mine looks goo in that colour. Sometimes blue, sometimes purple. Too many black and white cars about these days.

[@Smith_Tech_70]

@Brian Lee no need to shout Brian. I’ll never buy a black car again. I had a black Audi A4 years ago, and every stone chip showed up white, because of the primer showing through. Plus any scratches or swirls showed up a mile away.

[@maroofr]

So we've done a full circle and are back to lift up door handles eh? Lol

[@number1Schumacherfan]

Supposedly for better aero

[@StarryTemplar]

I really need BMW add Dog mode and can check status with phone Q_Q

[@jeffzhan548]

Fun EV but not built from ground up like the iX. Just 4 series converted to battery platform. I would wait on the next generation of this and Would rather get M340i for same price.

[@tonystarkruz]

From the rear view it looks like similar to the new Corolla .

[@totofreelance]

is this one All wheel drive or front wheel drive?

[@BogeyTheBear]

Rear wheel drive.

[@MichaelImo]

Only problem i have with the car is the looks on the outside and price. I picked up a M3p for 45k. when i'm older i'll take another look at bmw if the looks get more traditional.

[@tinacheung3008]

Cool Tesla

[@tinacheung3008]

Huu

[@オルフェーヴルの夫]

​@@tinacheung3008good morning saar please do the needful saar

[@امیرحسینمرتضایی-ب4ب]

How much is this car?

[@gamesking505ssan]

Nice

[@kweemy2922]

Letsss goooo

[@erinsutherland1195]

👍👍

[@alexanderotto5257]

Is this normal highway driving in US? One dude just drives in the middle lane, the other one on the left lane..and you should not overpass on the right lane.unless you want to risk crashing your expensive car...Geez, this whole highway driving was awful to watch

[@Nicro328]

Yes

[@gamesking505ssan]

Please drive a supra

[@D3athByIP]

He did so long ago. Check his previous videos

[@mmm81m6]

Amazing I just wish it wasn't an EV. In most countries electricity is produced from non renewable polluting sources, so I am not sure why this car would be better for the environment. What is the concrete advantage of having EVs with the autonomy limits, and the pollution generated by these enormous batteries?!

[@siegfriedbarfuss9379]

Too heavy

[@ishibi]

“A lot cheaper…only $56,000 starting price.” AHAHAHA whatever you’re taking sign me up for a dose.

[@SharvilBirodkar]

Boring, I was expecting autobahn fun

[@GrandHuevotes]

Having to push a start button to drive anywhere is quite silly. But I understand this is a legacy platform with legacy thinking. Of course like most if not all ICE-based EVs, this car is space-inefficient and has no frunk.

[@HDHQDIRECT]

Not having a On/off button seems more silly.

[@BogeyTheBear]

Bear in mind most accessories are running off 12 volts delivered via an old-fashioned car battery, so as not to electrocute folks who spill something in the cabin. Having something, anything, to couple and decouple the high-voltage traction motor circuit at will seems to be a good idea. Hence, a Start/Stop button.

[@theguy1224]

Idk why anyone would consider this model though. Too expensive for RWD and 335hp. Might as well get a tesla model 3 performance. And it has the tesla supercharging network as well.

[@Vractis]

Yea but then you'd own a Tesla with Tesla build quality. One singular touch screen that with to do everything through instead of what you see here with tactile buttons/knobs. You'd also feel like your sitting in some cheap 2000 kia instead of the feeling of a new BMW.

[@theguy1224]

@@Vractis I have a 2022 M3 competition. Build quality isn't that great neither. There's already a rattle coming from the infotainment screen area. Not sure if it's by the vents or a clip or 2 that assembles the entire thing. But it's somewhere in the dash. I actually prefer the minimalistic design of tesla. I also have a model 3 so i'm able to compare the 2 build qualities. Tesla does have a lot of flaws. But that's why i'm saying if someone spec'ed out this RWD I4 for 70k? Tesla already slashed all of their pricing. You can get a model S long range for 85k. That has like 800hp and good for 10.6. My M3 was the same price.

[@c3vzn]

Mainly brand prestige, preferred looks and probably the fact that it does feel like a luxury car inside. Worth it over a Model 3 for most people? Probably not but for those that do especially care about prestige and luxury it would be.

[@theguy1224]

@@c3vzn That's the thing though. This "base" EV is near 70k. What exactly are you paying for at this price point? It's not a cheap EV and you're not getting top EV performance. So 70k for? Just because it's a BMW? Why not get a 440 grand coupe. Or get an M340I for cheaper. When people buy EV, usually they look for range, performance and network. BMW does offer 2 years (i think they still do) complementary charging. Not sure what that entails as i never bought a BMW EV but i remember my salesman pitching the idea to me about getting an I4 M50 before i placed my deposit on my '22 M3 competition. I told him no i wanted the M3 as my toy, and i'm getting a tesla for my daily driver. It's faster, more simplistic and has a better charging network. There's literally 4 tesla superchargers within a 3 mile radius of my house. I'll never run into the issue of charging the car. I do have level 1 at home and because i only use my tesla monday through friday, i can add about 75 miles of range each day when i plug after work. I'll never run into the issue of running out of battery. I happen to like the usability and the interface of the tesla screen. Everything just works. Is it perfect? No. But neither is my BMW M3 so there's a case to be made on both sides. If i wanted just flat out luxury refinement, i'd get a mercedes.

[@samin90]

BMW actually makes cars where the steering wheel doesn't fall off

[@leonchen89]

Just a novelty toy for the privileged with a 1+ year waiting list and huge markup for existing units. Inferior in every way to the M340i.

[@hollandkinship5718]

How? Electric means it’s automatically better than worthless ICE cars

[@leonchen89]

@@hollandkinship5718 enjoying your Internet break in the insane asylum?

[@hollandkinship5718]

@@leonchen89 awww mad that I’d gap that pos old bmw so bad it would look like it’s going in reverse?

[@hollandkinship5718]

@@leonchen89 electric cars are faster, more efficient, more reliable, more responsive, quieter, and usually more balanced in terms of weight distribution. You’d have to be an idiot not to understand that, or someone stubbornly stuck in the past and refusing to acknowledge facts

[@Stevie4171]

@@hollandkinship5718 may be balanced but they are super heavy. Plenty of pros and cons for each type of car. But to say one is better than the other is not it. Plenty to enjoy about an ev or an ICE car

[@kenshey3912]

Bouncing video… so many good cams that resolve that. Lost me in the first 2min

[@wackit6756]

I tapped out when you mentioned that it weighed 4700 Lbs.🫤

[@simonnyman9031]

That's insane considering it's a sedan!