Test drove one today. It’s insanely fast and quick. No it’s not a track car but for daily driving good God it’s a riot. Way more immediate than a model y or model 3 performance.
Are u sure u drove the performance teslas? Cuuuz I've owned two. And 0-80 they are DEF faster. Like 10-20% faster. Not being dickish. Honest question. I want an i4. Just curious. Need to schedule a test
Nice review. Just one thing that I hope everyone is clear about: If anything, this would be the electric version of the M340/440i, not of the M3/M4. Just as the x40i's, this car is meant to deliver extra road performance, not track performance and aerodynamics. BMW has yet to announce any pure M electric car that's track oriented (I think they announced the iXM, not sure, but that's an SUV). If you keep that in mind, I think this car starts making a lot more sense. It provides luxury, comfort, performance, AWD, and quite efficient electric driving for commuting and road trips, but it's not a car you'd take around a track and expect it to beat an M car around it. It's direct competition would be the Tesla Model 3 and the Polestar, not really the Taycan.
The battery pack is built to utilize the shape of the drive shaft tunnel. BMW has a good press kit on the battery shape, so the tunnel does serve a purpose.
I drove a demo i4 M50 not too long ago and it was the most fun I had in a while. It's incredibly zippy and the interior quality was really nice. The handling around corners incredibly responsive and didn't feel like I would lose control easily. It feels a little heavy but I don't mind it because it takes away that "go kart" feeling. The infotainment was a little hard to navigate and get used to but it looks incredibly nice and is very responsive but I do wish they would have cleaned up the menus a bit more and consolidate some things.
Completely agree with you. I’ve owned one for three months now. It’s a great car and very fast, but not a sports car. On paper, performance is similar to my Aston V12 Vantage, but it would always beat the Aston from the lights. What it won’t do though, is beat the Aston through the twisties or give me the same thrills. That said, I really like the i4 M50. As a previous owner of two M3s, an M3 CSL and a v10 M5, I’d say it’s M-adjacent, but not an M car.
I'm torn. I prefer this over the Model 3 which everyone and their mom's owns where I live in Orange County, Califor is. Order the i4 M50 or wait for an i5 in the near future. Tough decisions.
Nice review but some things aren't correct. That looks like Portimau blue, not frozen portimau blue. The rear seats do fold down. The back window is really small. Ventilated seats are an option. Everything else is spot on. "Ultimate Daily Driving Machine?"
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Thanks buddy u r making us canadian proud by making such nice and informative videos I always like ur presentation style enthusiasm energy 👍 top notch hats off to u love and greetings from Toronto Canada
I got i4 eDrive40 I fall in love each time I drive this car, guy’s I am telling the truth i live in New York, I bought this one 6 weeks ago, I have Tesla model 3 too but after I got this car I never drove my Tesla, I love drive this one❤️
Those so called horizontal flares on the front grill are called Air Shutters. They open and close depending on cooling demand. When the shutters are closed, the aerodynamic drag is slightly lower than when open, to achieve a slightly higher electric range.
To those saying it’s not toss able watch the video on my channel. I had the opportunity to drive it on an autocross course and I was blown away how well it braked and corned for weighing 5k+ extremely impressed and couldn’t recommend enough.
1) looks like Portimao Blue Metallic, not Matte…. 2) the CLAR platform was always shared for both ICE and BEV drivetrains. 3) the tunnel is full of batteries - so is a good use of the space 4) a bespoke platform isn’t required
Yea many people don't understand but the CLAR platform wasn't gas and converted for Ev. It was always meant to be for both gas and EV. But the Neue Klasse in 2025 will be EV solely.
Mine is coming this summer. Reserved it last August. Signed off on the build in February. Will hope to reto fit the 50th anniversary M roundels afterwards. Also isn't this one the mettallic portimao blue. That's not the frozen matte paint. I got the metallic portimao blue with cognac interior with carbon fiber trim.
@@DeniiMas cool! I'm coming from a black on black 328i so didn't want to go with another black interior. Had to suffer through the California heat with it lol although I'll be moving away from California this summer.
The platform is not "gass powered" or designed for ICE cars. The platform is hybrid, intentionally so, because BMW wanted to save money and be able to produce both types of cars in the same production line. There's info about these platforms on the Internet. It's true we'd like them not to have the transmission tunnel using space in the interior, but that's a side effect, a compromise, due to the hybrid nature of it.
Nice video Mike, we were waiting for this, please do the X5 edrive 45e when you can, that might just be our next vehicle, regards Bob and Rosette ps your productions are top notch, anyone who complains should try making videos, not an easy task at all…….
Yes! Please do a BMW X5 45e……we’re currently torn between the above mentioned car vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid PHEV. We bought an 2022 X3 buuuuut the gas prices here in LA are nuts…..so hybrid would help with the costs.
Nice video! Lots of good info. Quick question, was the color of the m50 costume made? or is it one of the factory options. What is the name of the color?
Nice review :) One error though, you say the car is in frozen portimau blue, its not. Frozen portimau blue is matte Portimau blue is metallic glossy paint, which your review car is.
Cool color indeed. I just miss my 2006 325i manual. Back when BMW's had good styling, awesome interiors, and were a joy to drive. I know this is electric so it will drive and feel different, but the styling to me is kinda meh (the grill is obnoxious and the rear end taillights remind me of the Acura TLX. BMW's used to have those artfully shaped gauge binacles-the square digital screen looks like the Hyundai/Kia electric vehicles. /nostalgic rant But aside from that, GREAT review as always!
There’s 2 different color cars in this video, right? What’s the color of the car that’s shown in all the external driving shots. It really doesn’t look like Portimao Blue Metallic
@@ACCELER8TV That's not frozen, it's metallic. It's Portimao Blue, but not frozen, frozen colors don't shine like that. This one is frozen: th-cam.com/video/3jqE2zF1DDA/w-d-xo.html
Saw one at the dealer the other day. And yes. Im sold. I'm buying another model 3p to flip into one of these in the next month im SO excited..future reference. I'd personally like to see the car go 0-60. Not ur face. No disrespect. Just idc how fast ur face is. Show me the car next time..Also just to add..That color isn't FROZEN PM blue. It's just PM blue. Frozen is matte
The acceleration in this car is mental. You are going to be replacing your tires every year. Even the 40 is 5.7secs and the 35 is 6secs. The 50 doesn't get the Canadian Fed rebate. The 35 and 40 does.
Nice color indeed! But it is not frozen Portimao. The M performance badges exist on many non M single digit BMW cars. It should be a common knowledge by now. Ie X7 M50 X6 M50 and so on. It’s a great GT car. Not a race track car such as M4 or M3. Maybe a iM4 will be launched later.
Always love your energy in your reviews. I still think BMW has forgotten how to make a car not look ugly on the front but at least it looks normal everywhere else. The interior looks... kinda cheap for the asking price. The screen looks very tacked on last minute. Also, very surprised there's no leather stitching or more premium materials at this price point. Nothing really says "hey, I'm special". Also, I'm sure it doesn't qualify for rebates in Canada since the base MSRP is over $50k. Otherwise, a solid EV. Would have been nice to have a PHEV because I still think full EVs aren't worth it yet.
Leather interior is pretty much standard in this car, Vernasca leather that is. You can also get Merino leather, which is actually nicer. As for the looks, that's subjective of course, but I think that it looks a lot better in person than in pictures or video. Regarding it feeling special or not, I think it feels typical BMW. It's not more or less special once you're inside than a regular 3 series G20. Actually, in terms of standard features and luxury, this car beats the 3 series by quite a lot, as it comes with a lot more equipment included than the 3/4 series does. I know this because I own a G21 and have tried the M50, and they feel just the same inside the cabin.
This review is excellent. I wouldn't normally look at a BMW review because I'm not a fan of the unreliable brand. Yes, they're fun to drive but I'd prefer a car to last more than 3 yrs. Maybe now, with no engine and all battery, BMW can score some points on reliability!! P.S. Mike could review a Yugo and with his style, persuade us all to buy one. 🚙
My 335xi (with much maligned N54) turns 15 in less than a year and my X5 is 11. I've had 7 BMWs in the last 25 years, so my sample size is probably bigger than yours. If you did in fact ever own one, maybe you should have considered getting a decent mechanic who know what they were doing.
@@kadoelen-uz2oe I was waiting for a comment like yours. You act like the unreliability of BMW is new to you. At least I allowed you a platform to brag about your BMW ownership.
Bit too negative. Nitpik? I'm coming from a manual transmission Audi A5. Pleasure to drive during test and on autocross. EV using mostly one pedal much closer to driving a manual...
It ends up costing 90k plus tax in canada and qualifies for no rebates and has limited charging options on long trips, so still a failure in canada and you can get a real m car if that's what you want for less.
This is an awesome car. It looks good. I love it but would not buy it. Being an Electrical Engineer / Master Electrician, it insults my intelligence to purchase a car with a brush type motor. Mark my words, BMW shall bitterly regret the decision to let down this Master Piece with such an unreliable motor
Compare to Model 3... this BMW i4 M50 is MORE EXPENSIVE. Slower speed, useless rear seat with Gas car Hump, Speakers not as good as Tesla and need to pay $875 extra, Cargo space is less than Model 3, no front trunk, less Miles, No Dog mode, less Tech, cannot auto drive as good as Tesla..... I'm waiting BMW to come out a TRUE EV plateform Sedan... like what they did with iX..... No waste space like this i4
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Test drove one today. It’s insanely fast and quick. No it’s not a track car but for daily driving good God it’s a riot. Way more immediate than a model y or model 3 performance.
Are u sure u drove the performance teslas? Cuuuz I've owned two. And 0-80 they are DEF faster. Like 10-20% faster. Not being dickish. Honest question. I want an i4. Just curious. Need to schedule a test
@@KiNG-tx9je yes I have driven both a performance 3 and 7. They're quick obviously. The i4 m50 is neck snapping immediately quick.
Nice review. Just one thing that I hope everyone is clear about: If anything, this would be the electric version of the M340/440i, not of the M3/M4. Just as the x40i's, this car is meant to deliver extra road performance, not track performance and aerodynamics. BMW has yet to announce any pure M electric car that's track oriented (I think they announced the iXM, not sure, but that's an SUV).
If you keep that in mind, I think this car starts making a lot more sense. It provides luxury, comfort, performance, AWD, and quite efficient electric driving for commuting and road trips, but it's not a car you'd take around a track and expect it to beat an M car around it. It's direct competition would be the Tesla Model 3 and the Polestar, not really the Taycan.
The battery pack is built to utilize the shape of the drive shaft tunnel. BMW has a good press kit on the battery shape, so the tunnel does serve a purpose.
Think of it this way: With some of the battery molded up into the tunnel, the rest of the battery can be that much thinner so the floor is lower.
The effort that goes into making these videos are pretty clean man, I enjoy watching these every time I get a notification.
I drove a demo i4 M50 not too long ago and it was the most fun I had in a while. It's incredibly zippy and the interior quality was really nice. The handling around corners incredibly responsive and didn't feel like I would lose control easily. It feels a little heavy but I don't mind it because it takes away that "go kart" feeling. The infotainment was a little hard to navigate and get used to but it looks incredibly nice and is very responsive but I do wish they would have cleaned up the menus a bit more and consolidate some things.
Completely agree with you. I’ve owned one for three months now. It’s a great car and very fast, but not a sports car. On paper, performance is similar to my Aston V12 Vantage, but it would always beat the Aston from the lights. What it won’t do though, is beat the Aston through the twisties or give me the same thrills.
That said, I really like the i4 M50. As a previous owner of two M3s, an M3 CSL and a v10 M5, I’d say it’s M-adjacent, but not an M car.
I'm torn. I prefer this over the Model 3 which everyone and their mom's owns where I live in Orange County, Califor is. Order the i4 M50 or wait for an i5 in the near future. Tough decisions.
Nice review but some things aren't correct. That looks like Portimau blue, not frozen portimau blue. The rear seats do fold down. The back window is really small. Ventilated seats are an option. Everything else is spot on. "Ultimate Daily Driving Machine?"
correct, ‘frozen’ is a matte finish
Thank you! I was wondering about the ventilated seats cause the website listed it as an option.
The shots and editing of the intro is from out of this world! BMW should hire you and your editor to do BMW commercials for them.
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Lucid air!
Tesla model X plaid
@@heluuuu5619 Hopefully we can get one soon to review in Canada!
@@Nevrlft Honda E is so cool looking
Great vid, love the visuals once again
Thanks buddy u r making us canadian proud by making such nice and informative videos I always like ur presentation style enthusiasm energy 👍 top notch hats off to u love and greetings from Toronto Canada
Besides car, the video production on this channel is exceptional amazing.
I got i4 eDrive40 I fall in love each time I drive this car, guy’s I am telling the truth i live in New York, I bought this one 6 weeks ago, I have Tesla model 3 too but after I got this car I never drove my Tesla, I love drive this one❤️
Was looking forward to this one! 🔥
Ventilated seats are an option.
Those so called horizontal flares on the front grill are called Air Shutters. They open and close depending on cooling demand. When the shutters are closed, the aerodynamic drag is slightly lower than when open, to achieve a slightly higher electric range.
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What color is that it’s beautiful
To those saying it’s not toss able watch the video on my channel. I had the opportunity to drive it on an autocross course and I was blown away how well it braked and corned for weighing 5k+ extremely impressed and couldn’t recommend enough.
cool video. Thx. Would you prefer i4 edrive4O or tesla model 3 long range or performance?
1) looks like Portimao Blue Metallic, not Matte…. 2) the CLAR platform was always shared for both ICE and BEV drivetrains. 3) the tunnel is full of batteries - so is a good use of the space 4) a bespoke platform isn’t required
Yea many people don't understand but the CLAR platform wasn't gas and converted for Ev. It was always meant to be for both gas and EV. But the Neue Klasse in 2025 will be EV solely.
Just preordered mine!!! Still fun for me and im currently driving a X4 40i..
Congrats! Hope it comes soon!
Mine is coming this summer. Reserved it last August. Signed off on the build in February. Will hope to reto fit the 50th anniversary M roundels afterwards.
Also isn't this one the mettallic portimao blue. That's not the frozen matte paint. I got the metallic portimao blue with cognac interior with carbon fiber trim.
@@aneebaba06 I got the same exterior color but black interior
@@DeniiMas cool! I'm coming from a black on black 328i so didn't want to go with another black interior. Had to suffer through the California heat with it lol although I'll be moving away from California this summer.
BMW is taking reservations for this, can't get till late 2023.
Pretty much my understanding is, if you want an electric BMW with a M sticker....this is it. lol
The platform is not "gass powered" or designed for ICE cars. The platform is hybrid, intentionally so, because BMW wanted to save money and be able to produce both types of cars in the same production line. There's info about these platforms on the Internet. It's true we'd like them not to have the transmission tunnel using space in the interior, but that's a side effect, a compromise, due to the hybrid nature of it.
what's the other color, not the blue on the garage, but the one you drove on the outside shots?
@@JeovanieClaudio It's the same color, just that he put filters on the video that make it look like a different color.
Excellent review bro 👏👌
Can you explain the rebate for this car you briefly talked about?
There is a $7500 tax credit to the first 20,000 customers who buy one of these. Not necessarily a rebate unfortunately. From what I understand
@@PaFurGarage Yes and that in only in the US, not in Canada
No longer available in 2023 as the credit now applies to US-made vehicles.
your editor is sick man
Thank you! We are a team! Mike is the host who brings all the car knowledge and Ian is behind the camera as videographer & editor.
Nice video Mike, we were waiting for this, please do the X5 edrive 45e when you can, that might just be our next vehicle, regards Bob and Rosette ps your productions are top notch, anyone who complains should try making videos, not an easy task at all…….
100%
Yes! Please do a BMW X5 45e……we’re currently torn between the above mentioned car vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid PHEV. We bought an 2022 X3 buuuuut the gas prices here in LA are nuts…..so hybrid would help with the costs.
Nice video! Lots of good info.
Quick question, was the color of the m50 costume made? or is it one of the factory options. What is the name of the color?
It's Portimao Blue Metallic - in the video we incorrectly said it was the Frozen Portimao.
Nice review :)
One error though, you say the car is in frozen portimau blue, its not.
Frozen portimau blue is matte
Portimau blue is metallic glossy paint, which your review car is.
The color he is actually presenting is Tanzanite Blue Metallic :)
@@IceTeaF00t nah, thats much darker.
Tanzanite blue is very dark in dim light and deep blue in sunlight.
who did it in 3.3 secs? do you have links?
Car & Driver: www.caranddriver.com/news/a39209648/2022-bmw-i4-m50-vs-m3-competition-tested/
Great review as always. What is the current rebate in Ontario? I don’t think m50 is qualified.?
There is ZERO rebate in Ontario for the M50 version of this car, unfortunately. No Provincial and no Federal.
10:58 impressive charging rate!
Nice review, thank you for sharing! 🔌⚡🚘
Actually slower than any other EV.... Hyundai only 20 mins, Tesla 20 for same mileage
I just ordered an i4 M50 a few days ago in the Toronto area, but who knows when it'll arrive :( I was quoted 6-8 months :(
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Cool color indeed. I just miss my 2006 325i manual. Back when BMW's had good styling, awesome interiors, and were a joy to drive. I know this is electric so it will drive and feel different, but the styling to me is kinda meh (the grill is obnoxious and the rear end taillights remind me of the Acura TLX. BMW's used to have those artfully shaped gauge binacles-the square digital screen looks like the Hyundai/Kia electric vehicles.
/nostalgic rant
But aside from that, GREAT review as always!
amazing
This is why I need to by a hemi while I still can. Lol.
At least it’s not ugly like ALL other electric cars!
There’s 2 different color cars in this video, right? What’s the color of the car that’s shown in all the external driving shots. It really doesn’t look like Portimao Blue Metallic
The paint just looks different in the parking garage vs the studio. Its Portimao Blue Metallic
What color is that M50?
Mentioned at 9:19 ;) - Portimao Blue Metallic
@@ACCELER8TV thanks nice review
@@ACCELER8TV That's not frozen, it's metallic. It's Portimao Blue, but not frozen, frozen colors don't shine like that. This one is frozen: th-cam.com/video/3jqE2zF1DDA/w-d-xo.html
@@eddie8742 You're right oops. Will make the correction.
What's with the wild amount of gesticulation? You're squatting and swinging those arms like slim shady
Saw one at the dealer the other day. And yes. Im sold. I'm buying another model 3p to flip into one of these in the next month im SO excited..future reference. I'd personally like to see the car go 0-60. Not ur face. No disrespect. Just idc how fast ur face is. Show me the car next time..Also just to add..That color isn't FROZEN PM blue. It's just PM blue. Frozen is matte
The acceleration in this car is mental. You are going to be replacing your tires every year. Even the 40 is 5.7secs and the 35 is 6secs. The 50 doesn't get the Canadian Fed rebate. The 35 and 40 does.
awesome review! Excited to see some of these at the dealerships soon! also, do you by chance know the name of the song in the beginning?
FaceTime in this channel. I thought he is a rapper. :)
Indeed if you live next to your office, agency or factory 🤪 and don’t have range anxiety.
Can I check which blue is this car ?
Portimao Blue Metallic
There is a radiator behind that grill...you cant see it because the louvers are closed.
the colour is not FROZEN....
Nice color indeed! But it is not frozen Portimao.
The M performance badges exist on many non M single digit BMW cars. It should be a common knowledge by now. Ie X7 M50 X6 M50 and so on.
It’s a great GT car. Not a race track car such as M4 or M3.
Maybe a iM4 will be launched later.
Yes we messed that up. Corrected the colour in the pinned comment!
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Always love your energy in your reviews. I still think BMW has forgotten how to make a car not look ugly on the front but at least it looks normal everywhere else. The interior looks... kinda cheap for the asking price. The screen looks very tacked on last minute. Also, very surprised there's no leather stitching or more premium materials at this price point. Nothing really says "hey, I'm special". Also, I'm sure it doesn't qualify for rebates in Canada since the base MSRP is over $50k. Otherwise, a solid EV. Would have been nice to have a PHEV because I still think full EVs aren't worth it yet.
Leather interior is pretty much standard in this car, Vernasca leather that is. You can also get Merino leather, which is actually nicer.
As for the looks, that's subjective of course, but I think that it looks a lot better in person than in pictures or video.
Regarding it feeling special or not, I think it feels typical BMW. It's not more or less special once you're inside than a regular 3 series G20. Actually, in terms of standard features and luxury, this car beats the 3 series by quite a lot, as it comes with a lot more equipment included than the 3/4 series does.
I know this because I own a G21 and have tried the M50, and they feel just the same inside the cabin.
The grill appears much larger in pictures than in person
I ordered mine last month, 2 years wait time and it does qualify for 12k rebate since I'm from quebec. The e40 that is not the m50.
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This review is excellent. I wouldn't normally look at a BMW review because I'm not a fan of the unreliable brand. Yes, they're fun to drive but I'd prefer a car to last more than 3 yrs. Maybe now, with no engine and all battery, BMW can score some points on reliability!!
P.S. Mike could review a Yugo and with his style, persuade us all to buy one. 🚙
Hahah thanks
My 335xi (with much maligned N54) turns 15 in less than a year and my X5 is 11. I've had 7 BMWs in the last 25 years, so my sample size is probably bigger than yours. If you did in fact ever own one, maybe you should have considered getting a decent mechanic who know what they were doing.
@@kadoelen-uz2oe I was waiting for a comment like yours. You act like the unreliability of BMW is new to you. At least I allowed you a platform to brag about your BMW ownership.
BMW is the 3rd most reliable car brand in the US now. Just an fyi.
Too bad in Canada, this car doesn’t qualify for any rebate…
it does now
@@nr362 Not the m50, and with the new price, not even the i4 40
@@MarioRotella what's the price change for the i440? I don't see any change on the site
Bit too negative. Nitpik? I'm coming from a manual transmission Audi A5. Pleasure to drive during test and on autocross. EV using mostly one pedal much closer to driving a manual...
Nice video; the front license plate ruins the entire looks of the car….
I autocrossed one of these. It is tossable....very tossable.
It ends up costing 90k plus tax in canada and qualifies for no rebates and has limited charging options on long trips, so still a failure in canada and you can get a real m car if that's what you want for less.
it does qualify for rebate now
what you are saying is not true! to get the rebate the EV cannot be over $55.000!
This is an awesome car. It looks good. I love it but would not buy it. Being an Electrical Engineer / Master Electrician, it insults my intelligence to purchase a car with a brush type motor. Mark my words, BMW shall bitterly regret the decision to let down this Master Piece with such an unreliable motor
Looks great
Compare to Model 3... this BMW i4 M50 is MORE EXPENSIVE. Slower speed, useless rear seat with Gas car Hump, Speakers not as good as Tesla and need to pay $875 extra, Cargo space is less than Model 3, no front trunk, less Miles, No Dog mode, less Tech, cannot auto drive as good as Tesla..... I'm waiting BMW to come out a TRUE EV plateform Sedan... like what they did with iX..... No waste space like this i4
Tesla has the EV market in a headlock. If they ever learn how to make a good looking car, it’s over.
All canadians are this creepy?
Yes.
👍🧿…+1.~
holy cow. long ass intro.
I stopped watching cause of intro
Nice 👍
Looks like a bloated 4 series, looks hideous.
electric cars suck! a lot!
But your comment sucks a lot more :)