Great review, happy to have come across this channel. Video length was perfect, gave highs/lows on all the important details, and nice touches of levity.

This was honestly perfect review of the car, literally what a normal day-to-day job person would look for in premium range. M version is nice and fancy but just as in petrol version, range is main component. Definitely would go for eDrive 40 and especially the same classy white with blue highlights -unbeatable beauty. Once again, thank you so much for showing us around. Appreciate this video.

This is absolutely the most pleasant and watchable review I've ever seen. Well done. Thorough and informative but casual and friendly.

Test drove one on the weekend and placed my order today (Mineral white - M Sport Pro Pack). Spot on review. I found the 0-60 pleasing, but acceleration for overtaking was phenomenal. Totally agree with the ride. Very smooth, even in sort mode with things stiffened up a bit. Thanks for the vid!

Thanks for review, I have this car in blue with sports pack arriving in March and you've now made me very excited and sure I've made the right choice!!! 😀

Great video and an interesting comparison to your i4 M50 video earlier in the year. The e drive and M50 are on the shortlist to replace a B9 S4 next year. Only other car that's appealing at the minute is the etron GT. Where would you place the e drive and M40 in comparison to the Audi? Have driven the GT, hoping to drive an i4 early in the New Year before taking the plunge... Looks a compelling car. Keep up the great work!

The initiation of BMW i with the 3 and 8 were great because they got people talking, but this is so nice. What a fantastic looking car.

Loved the review mate. Keep up the good work!

Love your vid, made me chuckle this morning. Have a good Christmas 🎄

Thanks for the review - I've been waiting for a 40 review!

I know you say you don’t need the m50 and in all 90% of us you are right. But I think I’d need the x drive is a must with a bmw. In wet and icy especially on country roads you need the 4 wheel drive. Very good review. I never had a bmw car until they put x drive on their cars. Now I’d have nothings else.

Tim, as you know, there is no lack of test drive etc videos on KZfaq. But I really enjoy the information you bring, your style, and definitely your sense of humor. I just subscribed. Cheers, Cliff

I ordered the i4 as soon as my test drive was over, absolute fun to drive highely recommend anyone to test drive it. Shame I'll have to wait until late 2022 to receive mine.

Cracking review. Drove it the day after you and I think the best comment I can make is that it’s a really good, proper BMW that just happens to be electric. It doesn’t define the car, but it’s sodding good at the EV stuff. Great vid as always Tim 👍

Thanks for the nice video … they only statement i missed was something about the energy consumption of the car .. I ordered one, since this was the only useful car to tow my tiny caravan ..

Pleasant review. Happy Christmas

Thanks for the review. I’d be keen to know what range it can really achieve. The iX3 achieved 91% of its WLTP on a range test by Carwow and if this did the same then it’s very good indeed.

Have driven the M50 that is available for a test-drive now and noticed it was quicker than quoted. Really great video of an actual M40 that a lot of people look forward to! Many thanks for the 'daily-drive' comparison of the electric i4 :)

Agree on the power being plenty for daily driving, especially since I’ve been told from my local dealership that the 0-60 time quoted by BMW is higher than real life performance, meaning the 0-60 time is actually quicker than quoted by BMW. I’ll take the extra range and extra cost savings, I’m sure in the future we’ll see a next gen version of this car that gives you the best of both worlds, more range and performance.

The best i4 review, thank you 😉

Informative and cool review mate, thank you, subed!

Nice review. Considering ordering one, but we can’t test the i4 40e yet here. The M50 is above my budget and I think the 40e should be sufficient. Currently delivery time is once a year.

We ordered ours in this trim last month. I cannot wait for it to come in.

Nice video. Ordered the I4 E40 full black…

Thanks for the great review! Finally someone pays attention to the non-M50 ;) I ordered the edrive40 M-sport in Brooklyn Grey with Tacora Red interior back in november (probably won't get it before 2023 though)

Awesome review ….. I want one !!

Thanks for a great review, first I’ve seen of the 40 and I fully agree range trumps 0-60 any day!

Good review that. I'm shopping for a replacement for my Honda e as it runs out. I know that the two cars don't seem comparable, but essentially the common element is "nice to drive, look at and sit in" and I just need some more space now as the kids are getting better. Sympathies on the wrist - I suffered a broken rib from a toddler leaping onto me when I was laying down! When they're older they break their own wrists instead...

Great review!

This guy deserves way way more subs.

Mate, great review I have made my mind up. I’m going to order one today. Do you know if the tech pack comes with the ambient lighting?

Great review and informative, thanks, looks a great option for a n easy transition into an EV from a BMW Diesel Touring

Finally a review! I have one on order and have been searching for this daily. Thank you, and a great job. Good luck feeding the kids 😄

Thanks very much. Had my heart set on the M50 until I watched this. Probably go for this model instead now.

Just subscribed. You talk sense. And no silly music.

Good to see a review of the Everyman version (sic). I found the P2 too firm and nausea inducing so looking for a more comfortable option . Test drive me thinks.

Great review,thank you.

I can’t wait for mine to come in, such an exciting car!!

Thanks Tim. Interesting review and told me what I wanted to know - e40 or M50. e40 it is then!

Great video - Is this the standard white or the metallic white? thanks.

Tim when I'm not looking at you, you sound just like Prince William. You have a lovely speaking voice. I've ordered my i4 in the dark green and cognac leather interior.

Enjoyed 🚗 and presentation!

i like this guy this what matt and others should learn when testing bmws not just rubishing the car

Does the navigation destination calculate or route with charging spots in the waypoint?

Refreshing reviews I’m subscribed

I wanted one before. NOW I REALLY want one!!!

Great review, had mine on order since December hopefully be here in June

I'm curious to know what options your test car had on it, because it appears to me that based on the different front end, that it has the M Sport pack; which, besides adding some visual differences to the car, also includes the air suspension (they come as part of one package in the US, but can be ordered separately in other parts of the world, I believe). That might explain why the ride felt the same as the M50. I've driven the 40eDrive without the M Sport pack (no air suspension in the rear), and could certainly tell a difference in the way it drove. It was still really smooth, but definitely felt different. And I don't think there were different drive modes for the suspension in that guise (you could still adjust steering and transmission, though). The maximum quoted range on the 40 is when it rides on 18-inch wheels, and your tester clearly has the 19s, which drops the range. And, my guess, is that the car is set up for the American (EPA) test cycle, because the 40eDrive with 19-inch wheels has a range (again, based on the US standard) of 282 miles. I would assume that a car sold directly to the UK (not a journalist tester, flown around the world) would probably reflect estimates based on the UK standard. But that is all speculation on my part.

good Review 👍🏼

Der bajuwarisch Weißwurstwagen watscht weniger wichtige Wichtigtuerwagen. Thanks for your review! Hope I get the opportunity to drive it myself soon! Happy Wurstfest and long live BMW!

Hi Tim, brilliant cool fantastic review. Just as you say real world range is 300 miles! No issues, no problem. Handling is absolutely superb! 0-60 who cares? It’s fast enough! But 50-70+ off the bloody scale.. certainly on the motorway if somebody is tail gaiting behind! I’ve actually bought this exact car! Ex Bmw press car! YC71AWH but now changed to personal plate! Got all the bells and whistle’s loving it everyday. This is coming from a 6 cylinder diesel 330d xdrive g21 touring fan.. no regrets electric i4 40 is brilliant!! 😊✅ Many thanks loving your reviews 👍

Great review for the base version Tim. How do you compare it against electric crossover suvs like ford mustang mach e?

Very much agree with your verdict, mate! RWD EV BMW FTW

liked but i don't know how much I can feed your family though, keep it up :)

I haven't used the new iDrive yet but why did they have to move the climate controls to the screen?! I'm sure it's fine, but the last gen was absolutely perfect with regular climate controls and a big screen.

Thank you! Been waiting for the 40 review! First one I’ve seen on KZfaq. I am trying to decide between this or the Polestar 2 dual motor performance. Any thoughts comparing the two?

so is the front grill chrome or black

I have the blue exterior accents on the iX3 I ordered. Not by choice, it was the last car with beige interior in the country🤪 happy to update if and when I wrap’em

Thanks for good video, you really ease my thirst ;)

Thank you for reviewing the base model of this car. Seems like the focus has been solely on the M50

would you choose this over regular petrol 330i g21?

Great review. Seriously considering ordering one. The company is making us go electric and I don’t want an SUV. Soo my choice is basically limited to the tesla model 3, polestar 2 and BMW i4. I really don’t like tesla, the polestar 2 drives great (in dual motor version), but the range is to limited. The i4 seems like a great option, but waiting for test vehicles (in 40e trim) to be available. The M50 seems nice, but in my budget I’d rather have some options and I get the feeling the 40e is plentiful.

The BMW is pretty amazing. Very quiet, very refined, nice interior. I don't care if it is not a dedicated EV platform and I don't have much use for the supercharger network. I drove a tesla 3 performance yesterday. Good technology, abysmal car. Crap ride in town and on motorway, very noisy, cheap flimsy interior, cheap suspension. Seats uncomfortable. It takes a lot to make a car, otherwise you end up with an electric appliance.

I kind of wished for something in between here - being in Canada where it snows often, I would like to have xDrive, but don't need the full blown M50 package. So can BMW make a...say, i4 xDrive45e that has AWD or something like that?

Amazing review, gained a subscriber. Keep it up!

I hope to get my I 4 40 soon !

If you want one get the order in quickly. I ordered my M-Sport with the tech and pro pack back in August. Delivery was supposed to be in the beginning of March 2022 but now I’m being told it will be the end of April. Also you get less range with the msport model on 19 inch rims. It’s around 345 miles but still way better than the M50.

Thanks for presentation. But I think you're wrong with the rear air suspension. I think it's standard on all i4 versions.

Thx 4 the review, what u think of a Tesla Model 3 in comparison especially when even the performance is way cheaper then the i40 and yes I am a BMW lover from Germany but not rich :-))

Hii.. congrats for the vídeo.. what average range do you made?

Seriously considering order one to replace my F10 535 but my wife wants SUV…. Worth go for m50 vs eDrive40 with justifiable cost on HK, 544HP, 19” Rims and perf tyres, M brakes… etc. Look forward iDrive8 with curved displays in other models can choose especially next iX3 SUV!

I would definitely take the m50. Range is definitely not even top5 thing to me. I need it maybe once a year.

The A272 is indeed a great road!

But for those that have 4 seasons, the AWD is a bit more of peace of mind. Not to mention the i4 you tested had some upgrades putting in even closer to the m50 price tag.

Hats off to bmw for not making the first volume EV a bloody CUV like MB and Audi, they are absolutely horrible

The crash pads for the high-voltage battery may not have been assembled. This can cause damage to the high-voltage battery in the event of a serious side crash and may cause a short-circuit increasing the risk of a fire. The BMW i4 vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 15 September and 30 November 2021. BMW recall code: 61430600 Affected models: i4.

I feel so much better after watching your video! I ordered an i4 40 Msport, but almost ordered the M50. Now I know I made the right decision. Thank you!

Can you disconnect the speed limit assist when you driving ?

Great review as this is the model I was wanting to learn more about. Thank you, liked, so now go buy an ice cream for your kids.

now BMW need to do a 2 series variant with this exact spec and release next yr when production costs should b lower, nearer £30k :) - Might stand a slight chance against forthcoming Chinese EVs then...

HI , i have one on order - coming april ... sure mine has blue on the rear and grill but not the side... M sport spec

First review I’ve seen of the ’base’ model 👍 this is what I would choose, it has plenty already and more range. Only thing i’m not too sure about is the enormous weight, it’s about 400kg more than a Model 3. I guess it’s because it’s based on the ICE platform but I didn’t expect the difference to be that big. It’s nice that Bmw lets you spec the car without the ’electric’ blue bits, without them it’s like any other Bmw and it’s a good thing. 👍

Great review. I’m interested to know how the mid range acceleration stacks up against say a 435d, seeing as the 0 to 60 is only 5.7, compared with 4.7 in the 435d. Some info on 40 to 60 and 50 to 70 perhaps.

Hi, does UK I4 eDrive40 no air suspension on the rear ??? The German version has!

is the heads up display standard on the edrive

How does this compared to Taycan base RWD model aside from price? Is it as good to drive, NVH & practicality?

I'm curious how tall you are? You seem quite tall and the backseat would perhaps not feel so tight for a shorter adult. As a short person (5'2") I find many vehicles, especially American ones, are barely able to get close enough for a comfortable ride for me. This one, like my previous bmw and my mercedes slk, are comfortable for me. The only more comfortable ride I've ever had as a driver is my c4 corvette, which perfectly fits a smaller frame.

Whats this like in the snow?trying to decide if i need the 4 wheel drive m50 or can i save money and get the 40

The conventional separate digital dashboard and separate central screen will always look and be better.

Will you say the same when you have purchased the e drive 40 and M50 pulls up next to you at the lights? It's like saying you would prefer a 3 series over an M3!

I have a Tesla Model 3 Performance -21 and I really like the car except for the build quality issues and cheap materials. I´m rather OCD when it comes to rattles and squeeks etc and the Tesla is FULL of them. I have sorted out about 5 rattles etc but there are more there. Also now we have a hight pitch noise coming from the engine when you are cruising. Tesla is going to measure it and if it´s "within spec" (yes they use that term) they are not going to fix it. So I´m considering moving to BMW i4 instead but it will be more expensive with equipment. When you drove it, did you hear any sounds that weren´t suppose to be there? Rattles, squeeks and so on?

great review. I'm living in Quebec/Canada. Wondering how RWD would be in winter months. M50 would be better with AWD. If I choose M50 will be denied 8000$ subvention from governement. Currently driving audi quattro A7 2014. Please let me know your toughts on that RWD I4 40 vs AWD m50 in winter conditions

supergeil , danke from Germany

Was this optioned with the m sport adaptive suspension or was it just the base suspension?

Can you turn the dsc off? Can it do donuts? Does it have lsd or some electronic ghizmo to help with traction? Most important questions for real bmw entusiasts...

I think that you didn’t notice the difference in suspension because you have the adaptive M-suspension on this eDrive 40 model, which is basically the same as in the M50?

I'd rather have this over the M50 , that weight in the front from the extra motor can't be good for driving dynamics , or range... plus 350ish HP is plenty enough on most roads.

We all stuck in an interesting place. I drive an Arteon 240 Diesel HP... Great car 4 wheel drive, comfortabel, a little on the soft side, a cruiser no sports car but look pretty ok. I enjoy driving it. Testdrived model 3 summer 2019 and didn´t like it. Just went on a ride with my friend who has the top model of model 3 and yeah it has crazy acceleration. He talked about it and he talked about Kilowatt/electricity and charging etc. Seriously it felt like a toy car and apart from the acceleration it wasn't much I liked. I like Polestar but batteris are said to be not as good as Teslas. So keep driving the car I like and pay crazy for Diesel or invest in electric for more than double the price I get back or my Arteon. Boring choices here to be honest:)... And I just got a charger installed for my parking in the apartment complex. I live in the city... So should I skip my Arteon and go Hyundai Ionic5. I mean things doesnt really make sense. i really like this i€ except from it being small for my young adult kids in the backseat. Even I enjoy riding in the backseat of the Arteon but this i4 doen's offer much comfort back there. It is though a very nice looking car. Damn it is fine....

Thanks for the video. Personally, I have ordered the m50 version just to get the four-wheel drive. Where I live there are snow 100+ days a year so even if I don’t need the extra power four wheel drive is pretty much mandatory. Sad that this model is only available in rear-wheel drive!

I like this car a lot. At the present it's probably the one I'd buy.