@kennycasillas901 11 ай бұрын
From USA here and just picked up a fully loaded edrive40. You hit the nail on the head, "you either want one or you dont". This car is an absolute marvel. I love it.
@big-g6 11 ай бұрын
Good stuff mate, ordered mine up yesterday 👍🏼👍🏼
@kennycasillas901 11 ай бұрын
@@big-g6 enjoy! You will love it!
@veroniqueoomen4287 10 ай бұрын
Got ours 4 months ago and still fighting every day who gets to drive it.
@victorfrombcn 9 ай бұрын
I’ve owned and driven hundreds of cars in my life due to my work. And I can say that the i4 is easily my favorite car outside of specific use cases (sport cars, off road). It drives great in all instances, assistance systems are top notch (miles ahead of Tesla!), the laser lights are amazing. And of course it looks great!
@calbackk Ай бұрын
"Inside it feels like a car, not as a fridge". Exactly, so well framed.
@thecremeegg 11 ай бұрын
I have an i4, it was by far the best EV that I test drove. It's a great car, not flawless but with the right options it's unbeatable
@craighermle7727 11 ай бұрын
Nonsense! Tesla has BMW beat hands down! BMW tech is remarkably inferior. If you think you want to listen to Zimmer for 100,000k, think again. BTW Tesla had nearly 485,000 new car registrations in the US in 2022 compared to BMW's ~330,000 Tesla "S". THe voice response is horribly slow, the and the driver distress system is virtually not usable. Perhaps in the UK, CCS is ok, in the US CCS is associated with Electrify America or EVGO,, which simply isn't in the same galaxy as Teslsa's charging system. I
@thecremeegg 11 ай бұрын
@craighermle7727 I've driven a few Teslas, they're fine, they're just white goods, nothing special about them at all. They feel cheap, the screen is awful to use on the go, the wipers don't work, etc etc. BMW voice is a bit slow but you don't need to use it as you have pretty much everything on the wheel or stalks.
@fleialex 11 ай бұрын
@@craighermle7727good that taste is subjective
@ramseyganoush6515 11 ай бұрын
Tesla feels cheap and looks dated and ugly now ! It is better at mileage charging but just old ugly looking thing which still looks the same as it did when it was first launched
@MarkSmith-lu7ly 11 ай бұрын
@@craighermle7727Tesla build quality is just horrible. Tesla Vision is useless for parking and lets not even talk about phantom braking, still not fixed! Teslas are noisy and plenty people complain of rattles. But on the plus side Tesla fast charge infrastructure is the best👍
@alisonpepper9575 11 ай бұрын
I've had this car for almost exactly a year now. I love it. Love the styling, love the performance, zero issues. I do wish BMW had Tesla's charging network, but since I really only charge at home, it doesn't matter that much to me.
@taz5709 10 ай бұрын
A question Alison, I’m seriously considering purchasing this car. As you mentioned you charge at home. How long does this typically take and on average how many miles do you get out of a full charge?
@alisonpepper9575 10 ай бұрын
@@taz5709 I think it can really vary on range based on conditions (i.e. temps outside, if the car's heavy, hills, etc.). I'd say on average I get 230-240 miles off an 80% charge. I don't charge it to 100% for the most part. But I live in a mild-ish climate where's it's mostly flat around me. On time, it just depends on where I'm starting from - I usually charge once I drop below 50%. From 50% to 80% seems to take an hour or two. It's hard to say how many "miles" per hour, that one seems variable.
@Zm0-z9z 10 ай бұрын
@@taz5709may I ask do you do investing?
@Assassinl53 3 ай бұрын
is it good for someone who has a family?
@GryphonDigitalArt 11 ай бұрын
As an M50 owner I can safely say the i4 is a typical classy BMW with a huge sting in the tail……it is awesomely quick and does it with absolutely no fuss or drama.
@bodrulm1 8 ай бұрын
I had a 430d a few years back. Best car i owner - the new i4 is simply an electrified version. Sadly with child 3 arriving it was too small. We have the iX3 now which is another home run for bmw. Spacious and effortless. It's amazing
@thezanzibarbarian5729 11 ай бұрын
The i4 has to be the best EV you can buy. And it doesn't shout out that you're driving an EV either. There's none of the weird looks and the , _"Oooooo! Look at me... I'm in an EV. Saving the planet (Which you're not!). I'm off to get a Frappuccino and a croissant now (Which you may do, but not in an i4!)."_ It has the power, the range, the styling and the interior is BMW all day long. Everything you need to hand with no tapping screens just to alter your seat. Great video again Mr. Howard. Succinct and stylish 8-))...
@ramseyganoush6515 11 ай бұрын
You sound like someone who likes to eat burgers and full fat coke extra extra large !
@stuartodell2828 5 ай бұрын
Yeah you pretty much summed the car up it’s really a great car
@londonhikeralmaty 11 ай бұрын
Short, informative with a touch of humour, great review! I have a BMW 318d on a lease, now i guess it’s time to swap D for I 😅
@joaofeiteira6309 11 ай бұрын
My favourite presenter doing a great job again. He's right. For this kind of money, you either want an i4 or you don't. Probably one of the best cars around regarding driving experience, quality of materials and design, which is sophisticated yet subtle inside and out. You can't say the same about a few of the latest BMW cars.
@big-g6 11 ай бұрын
Ordered mine yesterday, i4 grand coupe 40 m-sport sapphire black tech/pro package.. cannot wait 😎
@thetopcat84 11 ай бұрын
Watching this now with a year of leasing my black i4 m-sport - the self-employed bit is exactly why I got it - get half the VAT back and deduct corporation tax for a great, great car 😉
@Jasperroodog 11 ай бұрын
The BIK figure given is incorrect. It’s 2% of the purchase price
@AR-ym5qx 7 ай бұрын
I always thought charging an EV would be a pain the ass but now I see that every journey will be an adventure where I’ll make new friends and be a pioneer.
@boscogong4242 8 ай бұрын
Nice looking and driving car, but poor rear seat headroom was the show stopper for me. Was shopping for the i4 xDrive40. Bought the Tesla MYLR instead.
@hitek3943 11 ай бұрын
i4 is by far the best EV car you can find! You will realize it once you test drive and get the feeling of how good it actually is. By the way Howard, tell the owner of this i4 to do some leather cleaning of the steering wheel at least once xD Also, will you do an M2 G87 review soon?
@craighermle7727 11 ай бұрын
Sorry, I4 is far from the best EV, at least in the states, and BMW's alignment with Eliectrify America wasn't BMW's brighest stragetic alignment in recent years.. Telsa have better range, more advantced tech than BMW, and BTW BMW doesn't get a $7,500 tax credit. The i4 is just a 4 series with an electric motor. BMW needed to get something to market and that's all they had.
@kennycasillas901 11 ай бұрын
@@craighermle7727I leased my i4 and was able to get the credit right into the lease. Both federal and state. EA may not have been the best strategy however most people buying this car in the States typically charge at home. For long haul travel which is most likely next to none for most, some planning needed. Also you mention range however have you seen the range tests? They are on par with Model 3 with comparable tires and equipment. BMW is a much classier interior vs that single screen in the model 3 which many owners dislike. The quality and build is light years ahead on the BMW than the cheap put together model 3.
@SubQuark 11 ай бұрын
@@craighermle7727 Sure, some Tesla models might have better range, but maybe the range of the i4 is enough for those who buy it? Getting a tax credit does not necessarily make a car better, just cheaper. Tesla having better tech? In what regard? I love the ergonomics of the i4 and hate the fact that Tesla lacks almost all physical controls. BMW has a superior luxury feeling with lots of options and interior materials to choose from, better sound proofing and a smoother riding chassis. We are lucky to have multiple products to choose from. Some people like Tesla, some like BMW. I am sure those buying a Tesla think it is better FOR THEM. There is no basis for saying that one is better for everyone.
@craighermle7727 11 ай бұрын
@@SubQuarkBuy what you like. Owning a BMW ICE car for years and driven hundreds of miles in Telas, and ex[eroemcomg the reliability of Tesla's charging network I'd buy a Tesla. model "S" over any BMW EV in the 4 series. . If the range of an I korks for you great. Buy what works for you. CCS EVGO and Electrify America in my area have a pretty poor reputation. If you change mostly and home and go on short trips, it's certainly less of a problem.
@chrishext6889 11 ай бұрын
Really good review as always Howard
@johnmorelli3775 10 ай бұрын
Great review, thank you! I see an i4 in my future.
@WinnerSingh 11 ай бұрын
Dream car
@carllawrence3756 11 ай бұрын
Excellent car and engaging review…
@sadiamalik2204 6 ай бұрын
Someone help me- is a tech pack worth it for i4????
@autochief 11 ай бұрын
Great work as always.Your presentation style is very natural
@naiart82 10 ай бұрын
Robert Downey Jr. likes the i4 👍 Neat
@bob100079 27 күн бұрын
Got one it’s awesome
@domaindave2422 11 ай бұрын
Great, entertaining review. Oh, and a superb car
@edwinungerer7989 4 ай бұрын
I want to get this or the new volvo. What a hard choice
@edwinungerer7989 4 ай бұрын
Volvo is way cheaper but this is more premium
@emerel 9 ай бұрын
I’m using this now as my curtesy car from my local bmw dealer, I’m very impressed 👌
@patmullen9978 9 ай бұрын
It’s not just trolls that find the grill absurd. And it’s definitely not the reason BMW is making money.
@graemeglass7566 7 ай бұрын
Just a tad expensive at £47k for base model, but yes a nice car
@NoName-zx2fs 10 ай бұрын
Excellent review. Imagine turning up with this hell of a thing you've just reviewed, to an EV charging courtyard full of similar looking fridges charging up (mostly white fridges with their own charging stations). Well, the only thing these fridges will be trying to figure out is what they are doing there in the first place, and my advice will be to recycle them all, get back to the drawing board to try come up with anything other than a fridge. Straight to the point: BMW i4 is a very well made premium EV especially considering that it's platform is not purely electric from the ground up. The exterior, interior, the tech, the various extras you could opt for, the whole design of this thing is in another level. Yes it can be expensive, but at the end of the day, anything that stands out in terms of quality and design, from a well established brand, will always have a hefty price. And it really does come down to what Mr Howard said.. It's either you want one, or you do not. And if you do pick up one of these, just know that you will be embarking on an amazing experience, and I am dead sure this experience does not relate to anything close to a fridge😉
@teslapower18 11 ай бұрын
4 star safety rating…German quality😂
@user-os9db1ch5b 10 ай бұрын
one of the world best composers not sound engineer so that means nothing
@aks9815 7 ай бұрын
What colour is this vehicle?
@Nick_Smith1970 6 ай бұрын
I think it's Davit Grey.
@calbackk Ай бұрын
Is a i4 Wagon/Estate/Kombi too much to ask for? I´d rather not buy any other type of car.
@DrumminDoc 9 ай бұрын
Will sell 1/100, if not less, than the Tesla Model Y.....Are you hanging your hat on the tech? So you gloss over the tech package, another 4500 with tax, which is already 6 years old. You carefully, and gingerly bring up the Model 3 as viable competition, but it is not the competition. The competition is the Model Y. The Model X competes against the ix4. You say no one cares about the MPGe or the range? Every person cares about the range, which is so low in the i4 what you GLOSSED over that too. Look, BMW will not be close to a world-leading car company in 2035.
@sebastiantevel898 3 ай бұрын
I will never buy a Tesla and so most people. There is that.
@DrumminDoc 3 ай бұрын
Bmw is already dropping in sales. Everything is about the tech and charging network. But yea, have fun with your 200 mi range, limited charging network and 6 yr old tech. Sure sure, the car looks MARVELOUS tho! lol
@CarFinanceSimplified 11 ай бұрын
Can’t decide between this and iX. Any thoughts?
@KDR816 11 ай бұрын
depends how you are going to use it. Small family, city parking or large family, and an own house, rare city visits...spare 20-30k :)
@Dreadpirateflappy 11 ай бұрын
vastly different prices and completely different segments. :/
@CarFinanceSimplified 11 ай бұрын
@@Dreadpirateflappy not on a lease though.
@radidoc4832 11 ай бұрын
@@CarFinanceSimplifiedare they giving away iX on the lease? My lease on 530e is ending in a couple of months and I was considering between i4 or i5
@CarFinanceSimplified 11 ай бұрын
@@radidoc4832 Business lease. 1+35. 10000 miles, around £600 per month + VAT.
@freakybeast5068 7 ай бұрын
The Han Zimmer gimmick actually seems cheap and lame to me. Dont get me wrong, great, ev, just dont think it's worth the price tag in Australia of 100k for a single motor Rwd. Especially when the Tesla LR is $75k
@verityledner3927 4 ай бұрын
I have just got a i4 40 and it's supposed to get 363 miles. I picked it up and it had 302 miles on a full charge. Since then every time I change it at home, it's showing 250 miles 😢😢😢😢 I was lied to. Oh, and I'm driving it like a old lady. What's the point of it 😂😂😂
@Shaggy12321 11 ай бұрын
I'm kind of tempted by this, but I'll still be going with the M440i (coupe), You get all the refinement and comfort, with a far better feel, sound, and fun factor
@SubQuark 10 ай бұрын
Give the eDrive40, or perhaps the M50 a try. Who knows, you might like the electrics better. I am so used to only driving electrics now, that when I get into an ICE car it feels strangely ancient and unrefined, but that is just me. I simply love my M50. In sport boost mode it outruns an M3 Competition in a straight line. If you like to go racing on a track, then the ICE cars are still superior, of course.
@stuartodell2828 5 ай бұрын
My previous car which was an Audi s5 which was a great car but the i4 m50 performance is on another level
@richb326 11 ай бұрын
Thinking of cancelling my Tesla order and getting one of these instead
@KDR816 11 ай бұрын
that's another level, this is a great one. If you have questions about options and specs, I can help :)
@lozzamanuk 11 ай бұрын
I currently have a Model 3 performance and have an i4 e drive 40 m sport on order. It's very different. M3P is in another league performance wise, better visibility, a lot more standard kit (even fairly basic stuff like the power seats) but the i4 does feel more solid, less fidgety on the road etc. Tesla has a way better charging network. To be fair I was going to order a new M3P but the company car scheme doesn't allow it. They're both great cars.
@lozzamanuk 11 ай бұрын
@@KDR816 Nope. UK. Don't get me wrong, the i4 e40 is still quite sprightly. Got all the performance you realistically could ever need.
@Dreadpirateflappy 11 ай бұрын
for me the Tesla model 3 is vastly better EV, (frunk, better range supercharger network etc) but overall this is just the better car in every other way. I have an I4 on order in sunset orange.
@BogeyTheBear 11 ай бұрын
If you want an Electric Mobility Solution, you get a Tesla. If you want a _car_ that happens to be electric, you get a BMW. After spending years and money on econobox beaters, I wasn't going to settle on making my first EV another sparse, unindulgent daily driver. That's why I went with the i4.
@LNasterio 6 ай бұрын
I have trouble believing this video was made 2023? it felt like 2013, what an outdated piece of junk.
@leasingdotcom 6 ай бұрын
Go ahead - a list would be useful, thanks.
@kingprone7846 11 ай бұрын
its an ICE car retrofit so definetly not a how to do an EV
@ramseyganoush6515 11 ай бұрын
Probably the worse review video I have seen on i4 so far. No mention of all the annoying things ? Rear space, mileage not great, petroleum drive shaft chassis which they couldn’t be bothered to get rid of from the 4 series petrol version ? How much sucking up did you need to do ? People can see through it
@dannywhitley8928 10 ай бұрын
Thought I was the only one picking this up. I thought it was a BMW ad
@TheMaGe- 8 ай бұрын
rear space is decent. mileage is good. what the hell are u talking about ?
@SmileyMatrix 7 ай бұрын
This car is junk. Doesn't hold any type of future value
@bob100079 27 күн бұрын
Haha WRONG
@glenj61 8 ай бұрын
What a biased review - obviously doesn’t want to lose access to BMW launch events!
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