M50: The sportiest of the lineup, the M50 has dual motors, all-wheel drive and 469 hp and 538 lb-ft.xDrive40: adds a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and produces 396 hp and 443 lb-ft.eDrive40: has a more powerful motor good for 335 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque.eDrive35: has a single rear-mounted electric motor that produces 282 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.Assuming ideal fast-charging conditions, BMW says you can add up to 90 miles of range in just 10 minutes. At a public DC fast charger, BMW states the i4 has a peak charge rate of up to 200 kW, which is quicker than the more common 150-kW rate.
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That rate matches both the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2, and BMW says a completely empty battery can recharge to full in under eight hours. At home, using Level 2 AC charging, the i4 has a charging capability of up to 11 kW. Recharging the BMW can be done at home or at public charging stations. (Lower figures are better here.) Those figures are a bit better than some rivals, though some versions of cars like the Tesla Model 3, Kia EV6 and Ford Mustang Mach-E offer better EPA-estimated and real-world range. We also beat the EPA-estimated consumption of 34 kWh/100 miles, measuring 29 kWh/100 miles on our route. In any case, our test vehicle outperformed both figures in our real-world EV range testing, driving 307 miles on a single charge. How are the range and efficiency? The i4 eDrive40 with 19-inch wheels that we tested has an EPA-estimated range of 283 miles, though if you stick with the base 18-inch wheels that estimate rises to 301 miles. It can adjust the climate and turn on seat heaters as well as the usual things such as tuning to a radio station and programming the navigation. BMW's voice-activated assistant is also more functional than most. Four USB ports throughout the cabin mean all passengers can keep their devices charged, and if that's not enough, you can always use the 12-volt outlet or spring for the optional wireless charger. The i4 comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and it worked without issue for the entirety of our test - a rare occurrence. The optional 360-degree camera system is also worth the upgrade, and if you're an audiophile, the Harman Kardon surround-sound system is also pretty great and reasonably priced. Adaptive cruise control and lane guidance worked excellently, and we experienced zero false alarms over weeks of driving.
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We've voiced some complaints with BMW's advanced driver aids in the past, but the i4's seem to have been refined to near perfection. How’s the tech? Tech is a strong area for this BMW. There's less traction from the tires than we expected, and while it's never scary or out of sorts, the i4 is more of a handful on tight roads than we expect from a BMW.
Body roll is mild as you go around turns, but the i4 can start to feel a little bouncy and unsettled when pushed hard. The steering is quick and light enough to make parking easy but lacks feedback. It's quick, sure, but handling leaves something to be desired. While many of BMW's cars reward and excite when driven hard, the i4 isn't one of them. The brakes are smooth and provide plenty of stopping power, and the car allows for one-pedal driving, which helps recharge the battery and reduce driving fatigue in traffic (not having to constantly switch between pedals). You'll need to step up to the i4 M50 if you want a considerable boost in speed, but in general the car never struggles to keep up with traffic or merge onto the highway. At our test track, it sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. How does the i4 drive? The BMW i4 is great to drive up to a point, but it's not the sport sedan we were hoping it might be.
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