BMW i4 M50 is the best EV I've ever driven

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BMW i4 M50 is the best EV I've ever driven
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@DoubleH2279 Ай бұрын

I gotta admit, I’m starting to warm up to the giant grille

@bryantwilson4731 Ай бұрын

Same But unlike the m3 and m4 which the grille is useful The i4 grille is useless

@flashsushi1843 Ай бұрын

The 2025 front grill design and surrounding bumper looks better, for sure.

@nicholasrucinski1651 Ай бұрын

except on an electric car, no need for one at all

@tomj6650 26 күн бұрын

I think it looks great. To me it’s distinctive, edgy, and better than the homogenized looking new grille on the ‘25.

@iradiduarte27 26 күн бұрын

I wonder if it’s possible to get the i4 with the normal grille as the non electric. I don’t like that plastic piece covering half the grille. I’ve always wondered if BMW would give you a normal one or if you can even buy a normal one and have them put it on. Anyone knows? Thanks

@tomj6650 26 күн бұрын

I acquired this car in Brooklyn Grey a week ago. I had owned an Audi e tron GT for three years before that. In nearly every way the i4 M50 is a step forward. The Audi was terrific overall and gorgeous to look at. But in terms of immense easy power, braking, steering, ergonomics, range (am getting up to 300 miles on 19’s) and certainly technology, this car excels. I’m sure I’ll like the BMW even more as I learn how best to drive it.

@aneebaba06 18 күн бұрын

I think I'll have to show your comment to my Audi-loving colleague 😁 (I got my i4 in Feb 2023 after waiting 1.5 years. She got an E-tron GT just before that. She went from an S5 and I went from a 328ix (which I still have))

@obieWanmotivation Ай бұрын

You get the advertised range when driving mostly in comfort or (Eco mode when remaining range is low). The car has more than enough power in comfort mode that I use sport mode on the few occasions when I need the extra power from the M50. I love this car. ❤

@ericnewton5720 10 күн бұрын

There’s no real difference in efficiency in the different modes, it’s all in your lead foot… 😂

@obieWanmotivation 8 күн бұрын

@@ericnewton5720 Lol. Lead foot in comfort mode is more efficient than sport mode lead foot 😊

@FrankW1029 Ай бұрын

Violet Blue is an Individual color. the reason to get an i4 would be the discounts over the ICE counterpart. similar MSRP on the i4 M50 you are gonna pay $4-500 bucks less a month than the M3/4. I think the i4 is designed similarly to the i5/5 series with a sandwich floor to be an full EV capable platform. That's why the 4 series coupe isn't offered as i4 as that body doesn't have the sandwich floor.

@BogeyTheBear Ай бұрын

The 4 Series Gran Coupe was designed from the outset to be their compact/midsize EV offering. It's the only way to explain why the piston-driven 4 Gran Coupe has the flush door handles befitting an EV. They knew the only way they could sell a new EV line was to make it at least a little practical even if the aim was to be sportier than the iX. So it's a 4 Series, but really the five-door liftback version.

@isurus2478 19 күн бұрын

HELL YEam Bembli. I had no idea you had another channel. I love the I4 M50. Looking forward to getting another! We got the advertised range, even better sometimes, on ours. Went from Albany, NY to Syracuse no problem. This car is a dream to drive.

@BlehBleh0 18 күн бұрын

Literally just got one this weekend. I am in absolute love. I didn't think I would be happy on the EV train, but every single drive is the highlight of my day. I agree about the range seeming to be short of 230 miles. Then again, it's impossible to drive this thing in eco off the highway... Only because there's so much fun to be had in comfort and sport mode.

@gregmiller9957 17 күн бұрын

We love our M50 and have been driving it for two years now. It's our favorite car of our lifetime...but then I see the coming BMW D-vision neue klasse. That's a gorgeous car and I'm going to be tempted to trade in when the time comes

@adamjacobadamson Ай бұрын

The BMW i4 and 4-Series Gran Coupe are family-friendly cars.

@barnhib Ай бұрын

I just leased one yesterday. I love it, but I wouldn't describe it as family friendly. It lacks storage, and the back seat is short on legroom.

@avigator Ай бұрын

Only for dwarf families.

@avigator Ай бұрын

@@barnhib The reason is simple. It has been designed for combustion engines: A lot of useless space under the giant bonnet.

@plastiquemaraj8839 Ай бұрын

@@barnhibfamily friendly for Europeans. Americans apparently need huge cars…

@barnhib Ай бұрын

@plastiquemaraj8839 Last time I checked, Europeans are every bit as tall as Americans., so shouldn't they need the same amount of legroom?

@aneebaba06 18 күн бұрын

@SketchMonkey - Did you do the launch control in Sport Boost mode?

@techkernels Ай бұрын

Nice video, was really wanting this car, but more boot space and an SUV is a must for my family

@vladislavdimitrov4646 Ай бұрын

Why an SUV is a must?

@techkernels Ай бұрын

@@vladislavdimitrov4646 cause lots of family that need space

@ericnewton5720 10 күн бұрын

Yeah this car has been great. Got my m50 used back in December 2023, and I’m still wondering why the previous guy gave it up. It’s absolutely exhilarating and fun to drive. I’ve been just having a blast anytime I get to take it out.

@matthewgrayson8 Ай бұрын

Looks so good

@WayApp Ай бұрын

Riding with an air of cool confidence

@aneebaba06 18 күн бұрын

I have an M50 in Portimao Blue (looks very close to this test car) . I have the 19 in wheels. Sadly after a year and half almost, have still not done the launch control in Sport Boost. Oh this one has iDeive 8.5 I think. But yeah I wish the HVAC controls were buttons. My mom just got the new X3 and it's a better balance between buttons and screen. So yeah curved screen with HVAC controls with buttons would have been perfect. A lot of my fellow owners want to switch out their grills for the LCI M grill. I will consider it myself.

@gregmiller9957 17 күн бұрын

We're going on year two with ours...never tried the launch control either....one day perhaps

@Cheese9668 Ай бұрын

8:29 I know you didn’t just say BMW’s modern take on its ICONIC angel eyes isn’t very BMW 💀. At least in the forums, most people are mourning the loss of angel eyes because of the new “scars/devil fang” style headlights :(

@flashsushi1843 Ай бұрын

Just need the M Sport Differential and my next car will be a BMW BEV.

@user-bk4vl1ur5f Ай бұрын

Top car ❤

@pablotelford6788 24 күн бұрын

I love the giant grille but not the spoiler and I won’t pay for that color.

@henry3440 Ай бұрын

Is this dude Swedish? He sounds like when a Swedish dude sounds American, if that makes sense haha

@avigator 23 күн бұрын

He is

@_IMNNO Ай бұрын

If it was lowered 1.5 inches it would look 👌.

@deztroyer76 Ай бұрын

Needs 4k upload.

@oaguilera81 Ай бұрын

How is it possible that the cars nowadays are so large (and heavy) and yet they are very uncomfortable in the rear seats? How the hell that happens? 🤷🏻‍♂️

@avigator 23 күн бұрын

This is easy: The battery sits in the floor and takes that vertical space away, you need for a comfortable rear seating. Building a flat Grand Coupé increases that problem.

@Aizman87 Ай бұрын

I4 looks cool but i really want the M440i instead or an M4! Gasonline just cant be replaced by electric it will never be the same

@gregmiller9957 17 күн бұрын

Yeah...with gasoline you get the soundtrack for the apocalypse. Seriously though, after driving the i4 m50 for two years now, I could never imagine going back.

@Aizman87 17 күн бұрын

@@gregmiller9957 I get that some people like the i4 its a cool car! But the sound of a Bmw engine is 50% of the reason for buying a Bmw in the first place. Its like music. Cant take away the music.

@gregmiller9957 16 күн бұрын

@@Aizman87 fair enough...enjoy 🙂

@Digiphex Ай бұрын

The "testes" front is not growing on me, or dropping so to speak. Even in an EV, the cheap screen is a bad aesthetic they should make a custom binnacle and controls on the dash.

@OscarTorres-js6bv 16 күн бұрын

you need to drive the ionic 5 n

@frumpd63 Ай бұрын

99 percent of these vehicles are configured without the driver assist package and in a boring white / grey / black.

@barnhib Ай бұрын

I just leased one yesterday. The dealer had 23 i4 m50's. I agree about the colors (I thankfully got San Remo Green/Cognac), but most of the ones there had the drivers assist package (including mine.)

@yamahaU3 Ай бұрын

Wait, so that's not a SUV?

@BogeyTheBear Ай бұрын

Every other EV out there seems to be an SUV or a -modern day station wagon- compact crossover. This makes the i4 one of a relatively few in the market space (electric coupe or sedan). It's what sold me on the car-- I was getting out of a wagon when I got the i4, and I wasn't in a mood to make my new ride yet another hatchback.

@yamahaU3 Ай бұрын

@@BogeyTheBear No I meant its side profile looks more like a SUV/crossover than a couple/sedan.

@carlishiggins 23 күн бұрын

85% ice drivers don't believe in EV's

@smovol1847 Ай бұрын

What does it mean, "grancoupe"?😅 It's just a stupid marketing plate. This body type is a typical 5-door liftback. No more no less. Not the saloon, not the hatchback. LIFTBACK. You, as a kind of car enthusiast, must know this.

@Doupik Ай бұрын

You should try IONIQ 5 N.

@CyAn-S Ай бұрын

The eDrive40 is actually better in terms of driving fun and has more range for a way lower price. M50 is a bit pointless.

@gregmiller9957 17 күн бұрын

We bought the M50 simply because we have a lot of ice and snow where I am. So maybe pointless for some but not all

@pierro281279 Ай бұрын

The huge charging time is one of the only setbacks of this beautiful car.

@obieWanmotivation Ай бұрын

The charging is on par with most EVs: 30 mins 10 to 80% at DC fast charging (205 kw) and around 10 hours at home on level 2. You get more range (270 miles) with 19 inch tires

@gregmiller9957 17 күн бұрын

Not sure what you're talking about...charges at 205 kw...it's rare where we are we can even ever find a charger that fast

@obieWanmotivation 16 күн бұрын

@@gregmiller9957 I get your point but practicality is key. The key is more about the charging curve and less the top speed because even at 150 kw, the BMW charges relatively fast: because of it's charging curve it takes almost the same time compared to a 350kw given the car only accepts 205kw max. I'm speaking from experience. Point being that 150kw DC charger for the i4 is still reasonably fast enough especially if you are not always having to charge from 10 to 80. I generally roll in at around 30% and charge to around 70% which will get me home to complete at L2 charging.

@carlishiggins Ай бұрын

reson why ev prices keep going down faster because no poor person is buying it in used ev market, poor fear the huge battery fail costs, charging and range anxiety and inconvenient and winter huge range lost and freezing cold, most tesla ev battery has failed, replaced 3 times when reaching 100k miles

@mikedelicus 29 күн бұрын

A lot of disinformation

@avigator 23 күн бұрын

Wrong. I would buy the i4 instantly, if it offered the same spacious interior like my BMW 3 series GT (F34).

@gregmiller9957 17 күн бұрын

You're almost entirely wrong

@grahamstefaan Ай бұрын

While the look is nicer, the Model 3 performance after 7500 rebate is 45k. I could buy an S plaid for the price of this car!! Ouch.

@user-my4xu4gf1z Ай бұрын

Yea and have poor build quality, 0 luxury interior, less tech, and a worse looking car.

@grahamstefaan Ай бұрын

@user-my4xu4gf1z less tech? You realize an S can drive itself. And gets OTA updates.

@user-my4xu4gf1z Ай бұрын

@@grahamstefaan u realize bmw gets OTA updates aswell? U realize newer bmws can also self drive itself? Per Edmunds Car reviews it's better then teslas aswell. Their auto park feature is also better. Tesla doesnt have a HUD, 360 cam, premium brand name audio brand, near as good seats, u can use ur hand movements to use the screen rather then touching it, buttons for simple things rather then having to look at an ipad for every little thing while driving, etc.. yes it has better and more tech.

@tymmeh2233 Ай бұрын

Not everyone qualifies for the rebate