The 2022 BMW i4 M50 is a Blazing Fast, but Half-Baked EV (POV Drive Review)

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Join Miles in the 2022 BMW i4 M50 in Brooklyn Grey Metallic with all Tacora Red Leatherette as he shares his expert driving impressions.
Based on the 4 Series platform, the i4 isn’t a ground-up EV like the iX, but BMW is leaning on the car’s strong performance to convince buyers to choose the i4 M50 over the Model 3 Performance. Is it enough to out weigh Tesla’s supercharger network and faster DC charging?
Price (as tested) 💲: $76,670
Powertrain ⚙️: Dual Electric Motors + 81.5 kWh battery
Output 💪: 536 hp/586 lb-ft of torque
Transmission 🕹: Single-speed direct drive
0-60 MPH 🚦: 3.9 seconds
Top Speed 💥: 127 mph
MPG (as tested) ⛽️: 80 city/79 hwy/80 combined + 227 mile range
Curb weight ⚖️: 5,063 lbs
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Options Equipped:
- Driver Assistance Pro Pack ($1,700): Extended traffic jam assist, active driving assistant pro
- Parking Assistance Pack ($700): drive recorder, surround view 3D Camera
- Premium Pack ($950): heated steering wheel, lumbar control, heated front seats, ambient lighting
- High Performance Pack ($2,500): M Tech Pack, 20-inch M Sport Wheels
- Wireless device charging ($200)
- BMW Curved display with HUD ($1,000)
- Harman Kardon sound system ($875)
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Exterior Review: 00:00
Interior Review (Rear): 01:51
Interior Review (Front): 03:02
Trunk: 03:25
Interior Review (Front) Continued: 04:00
Drive Impressions: 05:23
0-60 Test: 11:11
Braking Test: 13:26
Canyon Driving Impressions: 14:53
Competitors: 20:13sn

Пікірлер: 104

@Yoni5T 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review but with all due respect I think you’re off-base a bit. Firstly if you price out the model T 3 performance you’re not going to get it at $63,000, mine priced out close to $72,000 optioned out. My fully optioned M50 is approximately $75,000 with a $7500 discount on federal taxes which Tesla does not have. Additionally, how are you possibly comparing this to an M340i??? Why do reviewers consistently compare an EV to an ICE? And another point, however I’m not sure you use this comparative analysis so present company excluded, how are reviewer‘s comparing this car and saying “it’s not a real M“ ? What is a real EV M? This car has incredible horsepower unbelievable handling as I’ve driven it several times and 3x on a track, incredible styling and luxurious appointments. It is an EV it’s not an M4 it’s not an M5 it’s not an M340i it’s an M 50, the first of its kind. I really hope that the reviewer‘s out there would stop comparing apples to oranges and start recognizing these vehicles for what they are, incredible styling unbelievable power, lavish luxury and pretty good range especially if you use the regenerative braking and stick to the 19 inch wheels all for around $75,000 (No need to go for the $3500 ice blue Portofino paint option and the $3000 20 inch wheels and drilled brake option). Again, I mean no disrespect but it’s important to recognize that BMW has come out with a better product in the EV market and named it M50.

@m1n1m4d5 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree with everything you said. I've got an M50 on order and I for one love it for what it is. Its an M in my eyes

@SamfromSparta 2 жыл бұрын

I think it sits better on the 19’s. I saw a car WoW review and this thing out run the new Audi rs5 to 127 mph… that’s when the Audi started to inch out…… the audi rs5 do completes 0-60 in 3.3 secs.

@mh0Ang95 2 жыл бұрын

Also add on that Edmunds tested EV range BMW i4 M50 outperformed its EPA by 40 mi while the Tesla model 3 performance underperformed by 50 mi from its EPA. I.e. the i4 M50 got like 270 mi, while the Tesla had like 255 mi.

@javianjohnson8746 2 жыл бұрын

I’m LOVING the new dashboard BMW is FINALLY is going with. The dual-screen look is definitely futuristic, Mercedes has been showing how functional it is 🔥

@dblezi 2 жыл бұрын

Respectfully disagree about it being functional. In my Stinger I can easily change seat heating/ventilation. This touchscreen requires 4 steps as tested by another reviewer. Having all controls computer based is a mistake. As all car computers degrade. Its just cheaper for them to slap ipads on a dash.

@noorghani5053 2 жыл бұрын

Have one on order since it first came out. Can't wait until May 26th delivery date!!!!!

@johnadams4471 2 жыл бұрын

How long does it take total?

@tobiasandresen1473 2 жыл бұрын

Not long until now 🤩

@noorghani5053 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnadams4471 The dealership told me it would be like 6 months but is coming 2 months earlier.

@noorghani5053 2 жыл бұрын

@@tobiasandresen1473 👍

@winnoe 2 жыл бұрын

It's already 28 May, how is it??

@larryhoudini3331 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why reviewers are surprised when the tested EV range, is less than advertised. An internal combustion vehicle is no different, when being driven to experience the performance. I believe the i4 will come closer to its rated mileage than a Tesla, which has been shown to be very overly optimistic. As far as the nose goes, I like it better than the cartoonish grills on Audi, Mercedes, and Lexus.

@Carfan678 2 жыл бұрын

Lexus I get but what’s wrong with Mercedes or Audis grills

@noorghani5053 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on the range test. My dads model 3 doesn’t even get close to epa rating while my m50 exceeds or matches it. Rarely less than epa.

@ME-yi1hx Жыл бұрын

IKR. There are a lot of variables in both like driving conditions, weather conditions, speed, traffic conditions, etc.

@trulyyrs 2 жыл бұрын

I got the 2022 M440i Gran Coupe same color too. Not ready to go full EV just yet but this is IT

@kalanaliyanage1905 2 жыл бұрын

This car is absolutely balanced in every way

@eddstarr2185 2 жыл бұрын

Well I'll be, all this time I've been saying that an electric car doesn't have to look weird. So, BMW removed the 4 series gasoline engine, and replaced it with electric motors. Overall, not as bad looking as other BMW models, but the i4 M50 may represent the high-point of BMW styling for 2022. My first love remains the X5, and all it's variants. Thank you, Miles.

@MilesPerHr 2 жыл бұрын

I like that it's not trying to "look" futuristic (beyond whatever that tall kidney grille is supposed to be)!

@marc_kempf 9 ай бұрын

How do you place the Hat Clip mount for that amazing POV angle? Do you use ist with a baseball cap? Thank you for some tips.

@gothmog2441 9 ай бұрын

For added fun, checkout 0-60 and braking with the G force meter option on the dash …

@moodyman1980 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic driving 💙

@rickypattersonymail Жыл бұрын

Yoni5T said it fairly well. It's imperative that you compare price fully loaded, as this vehicle is, not matter the other vehicle. Range seems good for a car I may be tempted to drive as you did, but that wouldn't be a regular thing either. Leave all I.C.E's out of it por favor.

@ONI1013. 10 ай бұрын

Ahh a review in my old neighborhood. ❤

@kromeassassin 2 жыл бұрын

I’m genuinely interested to drive the M340i for 15 miles at near the top of its torque/ HP figures and see how much mpg I can get versus it’s rated figure. Same with the M3S. Then we could compare this variety of apple to other varieties of apples?!

@J-_-S Жыл бұрын

rent them and do the test your self

@PrincessTS01 2 жыл бұрын

it would be nice if they made a 2-seater ev sport coupe and just don't have a rear seat at all

@TheOnlyMMshow 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful road, where is this?

@KiNG-tx9je 2 жыл бұрын

I want one of these BAD im jjst aorried about where im charging it away from home

@davesax11 2 жыл бұрын

Good POV review, especially on the curves. Price differential reduced by $7500 federal rebate, no sales tax in some states + other rebates. I'm coming from an Audi A5 manual. Automatics just aren't that engaging to drive, sorry. EVs keep that manual feel with the basically one pedal driving. Range is a negative, hopefully will improve over time. Road trips use Eco pro mode for max range.

@HectorPerez 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the A+ 2022 BMW i4 M50 POV. Not a fan of the front grill and look however, I like the body style. Headspace for rear seats definitely needs to be redesigned and enhanced.

@MilesPerHr 2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely not a seating area for taller adults!

@kreigerbailey3550 2 жыл бұрын

Portland, JAMAICA in The Building !!!!!!!!!!!

@MK-dg6qj 2 жыл бұрын

Why does it take so long to boot up? Feels odd! First time I’ve seen such a delay! And that both the screens don’t switch on at the sane time feels even more Weird!

@MilesPerHr 2 жыл бұрын

It was the only time it happened to me - hopefully just a hiccup

@Matt_Tran96 2 жыл бұрын

Does this 2022 BMW i4 M50 EV can do oil change service or not?

@naashuman5503 2 жыл бұрын

Like 👍🏻 the looks 👌 Hate the tablet on top of the dash 😒 Great 👍🏻 review as usual 👏🏻

@tres311 2 жыл бұрын

I love the throwback grills. Most people have poor taste though

@user-e-idk 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah old BMWs have a vertical grille

@jetstream454 2 жыл бұрын

That's no throwback lol

@ruhaan6216 2 жыл бұрын

@@jetstream454 more like a step back

@jetstream454 2 жыл бұрын

@@ruhaan6216 Haha exactly

@romainprovost7164 2 жыл бұрын

Awful grill for sure

@mohammadrezasahebjamee2756 2 жыл бұрын

Nice car

@gaybrialavery 2 жыл бұрын

Does this have phantom Draining?

@MilesPerHr 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think that was the issue as much as quicker-than-expected drain during use.

@stormdancer1910 2 жыл бұрын

9:22 Rare earth materials aren't used in batterys but in electric motors...

@ALEMAN42324 2 жыл бұрын

And they are not used in BMW electric motors! This is great advantage by BMW.

@victorhippo 2 жыл бұрын

Dream 😍😍

@mvdlele29 2 жыл бұрын

nice car..

@MK-dg6qj 2 жыл бұрын

Most honest review I’ve seen of this car yet! Really helps the potential buyers! thank u! That battery consumption seems scary! I was considering getting this car, but it just doesn’t make any sense after seeing the range drop like that! Does the Porsche Taycan and the iX suffer from such range drops too?

@MilesPerHr 2 жыл бұрын

The iX didn't seem to have the same drop

@MK-dg6qj 2 жыл бұрын

@@MilesPerHr I wonder why that is! What abt the taycan?

@borkophil6948 2 жыл бұрын

If anything this reviewer is half baked as he didnt even bother to do some research. Its not ICE car turned EV. BMW created platform that would work for both types. They had EV in mind when building this platform. And middle tunnel is not empty but used for some battery components.

@joelbrittain6379 2 жыл бұрын

To be fair to this reviewer, I have seen a dozen or so reviews of this car and they ALL stated that this was a gasoline engine chassis that was being used for the EV version. I'm not saying you're wrong, it actually makes sense, but I have seen all the other reviewers say the same thing.

@CARBONHAWK1 2 жыл бұрын

This is one EV I wouldn’t mind owning

@vitgrab6056 2 жыл бұрын

My man recording on an iphone. Nice review!

@ResistanceForever 2 жыл бұрын

That screen seems super laggy.

@samsharma1158 Жыл бұрын

Would you take it over the Model S?

@azianderson- 2 жыл бұрын

they need to stop with that grill😂🤦🏿‍♂️

@eduardo-joaquinquintana3533 2 жыл бұрын

5:25

@Akira282 2 жыл бұрын

Does it tell you where the EV stations are though? lol

@MilesPerHr 2 жыл бұрын

It does have the feature in the Nav system, but I always recommend an app like PlugShare

@LexusS__ae_92 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@nkwrite915 2 жыл бұрын

So why did you say "Half-Baked" in the review? What clickbait BS!!!

@MilesPerHr 2 жыл бұрын

Did you watch the video? I point out several reasons why this car feels unfinished, unlike typical BMW products.

@nkwrite915 2 жыл бұрын

@@MilesPerHr , I watched the whole video, of course. Overall, sounded like you loved it. Half-baked to me means it missed the mark, but most of your criticisms, except for the steering, we’re minor. The title of the video wasn’t accurate, imo. Nice job on the review, actually!

@justinedwardsager9309 Жыл бұрын

do a camparison with this and the mercedes benz eqe

@retroflash-fv1iu 2 жыл бұрын

this is future no sound good performance and high tech autonomous driving

@raymondadams6433 2 жыл бұрын

Little dramatic with the door handle. My hand has yet slide off. 🙄

@azmarkm1850 2 жыл бұрын

Those not used to frameless windows aren't used to the touch, wait, pull procedure that it takes to open.

@MilesPerHr 2 жыл бұрын

Happened to everyone I gave a ride to, so I wouldn't say it's being "dramatic" 🤷‍♂️

@xNamsu 2 жыл бұрын

The center screen is extremely laggy and not very responsive, not a good sign for an EV. I never liked how the 4 series has those plastic finishes that the 3 series has, its what always makes me go for the 5 series and up. If I'm buying a BMW it needs to look premium/luxury, there shouldn't be plastic buttons. The rear climate control system in this i4 looks particularly cheap. Idk I like the idea of the 3/4 series but they always look so cheap on the inside.

@benlecluyse 2 жыл бұрын

😁😎

@mhsohel47 Жыл бұрын

Model 3 performance 0-60 3.2s

@Badonicus Жыл бұрын

Yeah but its a tesla,.inferior in every other way

@J-_-S Жыл бұрын

@@Badonicus handling wise didnt seem very inferior

@greg_takacs 2 жыл бұрын

Listened to the video with some Bose headphones and I'm actually surprised how disappointingly boring that Hans Zimmer designed motor sound is.

@MilesPerHr 2 жыл бұрын

It needs work, agreed

@scottthompson5518 Жыл бұрын

Tesla Model 3 Performance faster!

@Badonicus Жыл бұрын

But also a tesla....

@scottthompson5518 Жыл бұрын

@@Badonicus exactly! Win win! BMW can’t sell as many i4s as Tesla can sell Model 3

@mohammedabukar 5 ай бұрын

This guy is so negative. If he thinks he can get a better car why doesn't he buy the most expensive car there is then

@kidfreejones 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe its an American thing but man you pick on some irrelevant things in this vehicle. Turning circle not amazing in this segment, like, compared to what other cars? Did you read the stats or just assume because of where the car was after it reversed? Other reviewers have a specific location where they turn every car so it’s comparable AND show the official data on the screen at the same time.

@ruhaan6216 2 жыл бұрын

Those grills man, disgusting

@MauriceBln1 2 жыл бұрын

If you see the grill in real life, it doesn't look that bad.

@chrisdeyden874 2 жыл бұрын

Tesla Model 3 Performance is 3.1 sec 0-60. Get your facts right.

@duranamo4297 2 жыл бұрын

Case and point that Tesla fan boys really are the worst.

@34Realist 2 жыл бұрын

hahaahah... this is faster than reality

@chrisdeyden874 2 жыл бұрын

@@duranamo4297 What makes you think that I am a tesla fanboy? FYI I own an m50 but I drove the M3P and it definitely was faster in a straight line. But I bought the BMW since it handled better and had WAY better steering.

@MilesPerHr 2 жыл бұрын

Just drove a Model 3 Performance last week. 0-60 in 3.5 at 92% charge. Got my facts all sorted, thanks

@34Realist 2 жыл бұрын

From a standing start, the M3 P does it in 3.8 seconds to 60, with the TESLA specification the car was already rolling and then accelerated