Video Summary
- The 2025 BMW i4 M50 has a base price of $70,700, with the tested model costing $80,775.- It features an 81.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery sourced from Samsung SDI.
- The EPA estimates its range to be 227 miles on a single charge.
- The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive vehicle delivers 536 horsepower and 586 lb-ft of torque.
- It supports 11 kilowatts AC charging and up to 205 kilowatts DC fast charging, allowing a 10% to 80% charge in about 31 minutes.
- It can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds.
- The i4 has more steering feel than most EVs, but the seat backs are firm and the ride is not smooth over rough terrain.
- There are three different buttons marked “P” on the center console.
- i4 comes in three flavors: i4 eDrive40 with 335 horsepower, rear wheel drive, and up to 318 miles of range, Dual motor i4 xDrive40 with 396 horsepower, and up to 287 miles of range, and i4 M40 with dual motor all wheel drive and 536 horsepower.
- The updated Tesla Model 3 performance was considered a competitor with less power but more speed.
- The wide panoramic screen and voice-based controls on the dash are excellent.
- Lower center of gravity in the i4 keeps things interesting and the car never feels as heavy as its 5,000-pound curb weight.
- The reviewer felt it was a great drive, however, the biggest drawback to the i4 M50 is still the range.
