Video Summary
- The reviewer is testing the BMW i4 eDrive40.- This car is a rear-wheel-drive with the same battery as the all-wheel-drive version.
- The tire brand is Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3; the front dimensions are 245/45R18, and the rears are 255/45R18.
- This vehicle is referred to as a poor man's BMW i4 because it lacks adaptive dampers and has manual seat adjustments, aside from the lumbar support.
- It does have a motorized liftgate and two USB-C ports in the back.
- It is more cramped in the back, similar to the i4.
- It features frameless windows with an "awesome door closing sound."
- The car is without autosteer or lane change assist, but it does have a head-up display.
- There is significant lag in the infotainment system.
- Charging occurs at a maximum of 210 kW.
- 48kW is the reading on the charging screen.
- Efficiency is quite good; the reviewer achieved 177 Wh/km, making it comparable to or better than Tesla Model 3 in efficiency.
- The reviewer states that the sound system is good and clear.
- At an indicated 2200 kg, the tested i4 eDrive 40 weighed 200kg less than the all-wheel-drive M50 version.
- The reviewer concludes that the car’s drivetrain is very efficient and gives it 7.7 out of 10 points.
- While driving at 120kph, the car was getting 131Wh/km
