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I think your initial reaction to the electric car experience is a very valid one for manufactures to take note of. Many new to this mode of locomotion may feel exactly the same and also jump to conclusions too quickly. At 3:08 that rear tyre looks very flat

Great review, I also drove that exact i4, as well as Tesla 3, Polestar 2, Merc EQB and Genesis GV60. Always subjective, but for me the driving experience and cockpit comfort, as well range and charging speed (200+ kWh plus pre-conditioning) culminated in me ordering almost the same spec, only diff was Tanzanite Blue with Privacy glass. Received last week and have to say, already 600 miles in, absolutely loving it and it is everything I had it would be. Even though still new and tight, already averaging 3.5kWh/mile. One thing I didn’t know was how good voice control is, no longer care about climate controls!

Thanks for the review. Few car reviewers have the courage to "change their minds!" That is very fair of you and commendable. The earliest BMW cars had narrow vertical grill sections looked like two side-by-side oval (vertically) elongate sections, not "kidneys" or "nasal" pieces as in more recent years. So the new grill harks back to its history. BMW loves its heritage. I share your love of red interior seat coverings -- regardless of whether leather or "feaux leather." Having leased 5 series BMW cars for decades, I rather like my TESLA Model 3 -- no need for all the additional service/maintenance fees that I see as "dealership enrichment" options. Teslas are virtually maintenance-free -- at least after 2.5 years with a Model 3 that is my experience. No upselling of superfluous services. That said, I do like this i4. I like the more conventional instruments and the familiarity for a former BMW driver. My concerns would be the upcharges relating to service/maintenance whether you buy or lease in the USA. I think until manufacturers can rid themselves of dealers in the EV space, their efforts will always be handicapped at the dealer level. They steer buyers to cars with IC engines that generate revenue for them and away from EVs where there is no after-sale profit unless they scare you into pricey optional service/maintenance packages that really are not essential for EVs at all. (in the US, BMW also upcharges for Apple Car play or the Android equivalent these days on a monthly/annual fee basis. )

Hi, New to your channel and the first video I have watched with you reviewing cars. Thoroughly enjoyed your review of the BMW i4, more of a real world opinion and experience than a lot of reviewers I have watched so thank you.

I have I4 drive 40. It’s a super car. The range of the car is unbelievable. Iam getting a range of 610 - 620 Kms in long drives which is above the claim of BMW which is 590 Kms .

Great video, very helpful. Not sure which variant it was but I'm not sure the heated steering wheel is standard?

Great review. I do wonder how good it would be if it was on a dedicated ev platform rather than the ice/ev CLAR it is currently?

Awesome video, really appreciate you walking through the practical issues like range, menus, and storage. As many other reviewers have said, you ride _in_ the i4 vs riding _on_ other EVs like TM3. Between about 7:40 and 10:40 the audio was out of sync.

Great video! I do quite like these.

I also review the BMW i4 and i can confirm BMW did a great job! Thank goodness there are no pop-out door handles

Really brilliant video (as always) with a lot of information you don't get from other reviewers! I actually got the chance to breifly drive an i4 at a work event last week and, I must admit, I was blown away. I am only 24 though and it's by far the most expensive thing I've driven 😂One thing I'm feeling smug about though - my 2013 Mazda MX5 also has 5 stages for the heated seats

Nice review - thanks. Would be more keen to use the touring variant of this car - rather than the coupe. Unfortunately BMW does not seem to have any plans in this direction ...

Great review love

Great review. In the i4 eDrive40 I've achieved an average of 4.2mi/kWh in normal use and 5.1 when hypermiling. It's all about making sure all the assistance systems are set correctly and are used. Also, all motoring journalists mention the location of the climate controls, but no one is yet to point out just how good the "hey BMW" voice control is for this, in addition to just about everything else. It's quicker and safer.

One more point. I can often get 4 miles per kwh using B mode and adaptive regeneration with my i4 M Sport.

Great Video Review. One of the best Electric Vehicles on sale 😊

Looks nice at the side

Like the i4 think its nice,and great review tish 🎉

I only get 3.2mi /kWh with very conservative defensive driving style on Eco in the city and some motorway. What am I doing wrong? I read here people get 4-5 mi?

Its a beauty car definitely! Love it

I ordered my i4 40 M Sport in january,it will be another 6 months waiting.

Is this the e-drive 35 or 40? Interesting to see nearly 300 miles on the dash at one point.

Well done with this vid. Had my I4 E40 Msport since last October and its a superb car in my opinion. regularly get between 3.5 and 4+ miles /Kwhr with sensible driving and even when pushed harder it gets 3miles/Kwhr and thats in winter tempretures. Its more than quick enough for most drivers and comfortable too. I considered an Ev6 GT and tried one recently but that only made me realise how good the Bmw is. Comparisons to Tesla often given but really dont stack up in my opinion. The Tesla has great tech and a good charging network, but thats where it ends as the styling of the car, inside and out, plus poor fit and finish leaves a lot to be desired. Eveything just works in the Bmw so well and goes like a proper drivers car. Love it.

Great review. One question: if you're using apple car play/android auto do we still have the ac commands on screen?

I'm not sure what you think charges the 12v battery to heat those seats but it's not fairy dust but infact the hv battery 😂

The first i4 you reviewed looked like the M50 with 20 inch wheels which has the least range. The i4 eDrive40 with 18 inch wheels has best range.

She is good at her job. Good job!!!

I have ordered an i4 for exactly the reason you stated. It just looks and feels like a car. It's not trying to be something new just because it's electric which is what I hate about just about every other electric car I tested.

Great review Tish. The back nearside tyre looks flat judging by the state of the sidewall or is it an illusion? No matter how long its been out, I still don't like the grille at all. Its a nuisance because I want to buy a G81M3 Touring. We can't get the M340i or M340D here in Australia so if I want a fast BMW Wagon (estate car in the UK) I am stuck with the M3 touring....and that grille. I might try hypnosis to get over my grille-phobia.

Couldn't help but notice the flat tire from 3:08

Honestly I cannot really judge the electric car sector, never driven one. After observing different reviews the Honda Civic, not a true electric car but, would be my choice. The BMW is still quite a smart car. Definitely wouldnt say no. Thanks for the economy test and general review.

Mine comes in March

When I first saw the grill I was disgusted but yesterday I saw one parked outside of gym and was like huh, moving on, the new bmw face with time doesn't disgust me anymore nor do I like it, I just accepted it Overall I like the car, I just hope they take a page of the Hyundai playbook and stick back in some physical buttons and maybe redesign the surrounding area of the infotainment screen so that it is slightly better integrated

i think the 12 volt battery gets replenished from the main battery at some point. don't think it helps range.

Flat rear tyre at 3:09 ??

Skip to 1:48 to watch the review. Everything before that is the reviewers life story.

But Tish… Did BMW finally install turn signal lights into its cars? Is it a new feature in the i4?

6ish, which impressed you more overall this car or the bmw IX?

The i4 was always brilliant. For some reason it's fashionable to hate on BMWs and I don't know why people like doing it but there are a number of car reviewers that I've seen bash the BMW but now have to admit that they were wrong.

Cancelled my Tesla order and gone for an i4 Msport Pro instead. I get all the things that Tesla are good at, but for me, the Beemer is a far better driving experience

While the nose is still a deal breaker for me, I think otherwise the car is a compelling choice. It has good range, driving feel for an electric, a nice interior, and decent storage.

The 89 kWh battery weighs more than my 750 kg Aygo. At 2.1-Tons, how much more quickly will potholes be appearing in our roads? Logistically, which is a real world condition we all have to live with, these vehicles are not feasible on the same scale as current vehicle numbers. Nevertheless, it does have etched chrome detailing down the centre console, and a leather clad steering wheel.

never seen trousers so high😅

"I just got finished testing a car that was twice the price of this one, therefore I wasn't impressed by the cheaper one" 😂

give me an i4 touring and I'm sold

If you can live with the cramped rear then the i4 is great ⚡️👍🏻

Is this the way youtube is going now, sticking in ads for Readly during the video???????

She's beautiful 😍.... the presenter, not the car 😂

Folk need to move past the Tesla killer line. Having alternatives is a good thing for buyers so they can get an electric car they like and one that suits their needs. On paper a Model Y is what I should have, but I'm much happier in my Ioniq 5.

That grill looks ok when in black but with chrome it looks awful

I’ve had many BMW’s in the past and now looking to replace my Polestar 2 (First Edition). This car unfortunately won’t be on my shopping list, styling just doesn’t do it for me…. Shame, I’m sure it’s a good car.

3:09 flat tire 😂

Hi and die - hyundai. LMAO

I think the presenter looks like she could be related to Phillipa Forrester (a daughter or niece perhaps).

Once you drive a 4 series you won't touch anything else. Tesla? never.

Fact: last year, the BMW i4 M50 was the best selling M model globally.

Can’t see it lasting 10 years, BMW tools to take it apart for servicing, only worth it as a lease car

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All 4 1 and i4 4 all!

The question is Do you really want to be a BMW driver?

What is it about people moaning about the heater control. It’s climate controlled ffs, you set it, you forget it. It does it all for you! And if it’s cold enough to worry about defogging, you simply pre-condition the car before getting in! If you’re someone who has to use an automatic system in a manual way, then you’re either thick, or you like making work for yourself. BTW, I’ve owned my i4 for 6 months and never touch the heater controls.

Real range test 🙄

remove the big nose grille it looks better without it

BMW is BMW . It is the King of cars. Tesla has a bad and flimsy interior

Sorry, this is just an advert. You haven’t been at all balanced, nothing negative about the car, really? I own an i4 and I am a life long bmw fan. The car is disappointing to me as for £60k I expect better quality. The doors slam harshly, the m sport seats feel cheap and in real world eco driving at 10 degrees I am not getting more than 240 miles on a full charge. Oh and one thing you’re not told before you buy is you are not meant to charge the batteries above 80%! So that 300+ range is nonsense.

Sorry, I turned to another review after the terrible Reedly, or whatever they’re called, plug. 🤦🏻

Yeah VW it’s really killing it with their EV’s 😂🤣. They are killing themselves you mean? No wonder, their models are hideous. This is the only EV car i want, not those ugly tractors with high seating position. High seating positions are for bus drivers. BMW nailed it with this car, and i’m anything but a BMW fanboy. The Polestar 2 is a good looking car as well. But… to firm and in the seat you are to high up, feeling disconnected from the road.

Isss a new maw-dough…. Oooh-eye juss khan lisssahn to er accen any mooo er.

Poor review. You were clearly driving slowly to maintain those range figures. Try driving it in winter at -5 degrees at motorway speeds with 2 passengers and the heater on with a headwind. Then you will see how bad it really is. 120 to 170 miles at best.

Tesla is the king of electric cars

Nice exterior, but not that impressive interior. No wow factor with this BMW.

That’s not an air intake… that’s a vent. Also that’s not cladding, you put cladding on a house not a car… that is a side skirt. Why am I watching a female review a car 😂