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Motormouth review of the 2022 i4
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BMW i4 M50 exceeds its EPA range in real life test
Latest BMW i4 M50 has just been tested by Edmunds and the results were surprising to say the least. The EPA range of the said car is 227 miles and during the real life scenario tests that Edmunds performs on the open road, it did complete a run of 268 miles which is just a tad over 18% more than expected.
The 2022 BMW i4 M50 uses two electric motors but unlike the competition, BMW uses its own design, brushed current-excited motors - we just did a nice overview of the different EV motor types if you need catching up. Those motors don’t use any rare earth metals and that saves BMW from supply chain issues other automakers are facing. Despite being less efficient than permanent magnet siblings, those two brushed motors churn out respectable 536hp and 795Nm of torque making the 2.3 tonne BMW quite brisk.
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Latest BMW i4 M50 has just been tested by Edmunds and the results were surprising to say the least. The EPA range of the said car is 227 miles and during the real life scenario tests that Edmunds performs on the open road, it did complete a run of 268 miles which is just a tad over 18% more than expected.
The 2022 BMW i4 M50 uses two electric motors but unlike the competition, BMW uses its own design, brushed current-excited motors - we just did a nice overview of the different EV motor types if you need catching up. Those motors don’t use any rare earth metals and that saves BMW from supply chain issues other automakers are facing. Despite being less efficient than permanent magnet siblings, those two brushed motors churn out respectable 536hp and 795Nm of torque making the 2.3 tonne BMW quite brisk.
BMW i4 M50 exceeds its EPA range in real life test
BMW is well known for underreporting power outputs of its own engines and it seems they are doing the same with the range of electric cars - which is great news.
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savagegeese review of the 2022 i4 M50
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The 2022 BMW i4 Is a 540-Horsepower Electric M3 Rival - Doug DeMuro
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The New Electric BMW i4 M50 is SHOCKINGLY Good! - TFLEV
6spdmanual
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Came here to specifically comment on this review of this car.
Doug made a comment that this car feels “M3 fast”, hence why he feels BMW is being a bit conservative on its 0-100 time. If indeed that’s the case, then we have a problem on our hands.
An M-Sport car as fast as an actual M car? Not good.
Adenoid Hynkel
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That I4 can be as fast as it wants to be. It will never in a million years have the same driving experience as a M2/3/4. I mean just compare the weight alone. The I4 will feel like a boat in corners.
Also, previous gen 40i was very close to the M2 and certain instances faster, like launch & rolling acceleration
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Wheels Australia first drive of the i4 M50
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CarGurus review of the 2022 i4 M50
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Parkers Cars review of the i4
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BMW's electric i4 M50 smashes EV record at Simola Hillclimb ahead of local launch
- BMW i4 M50 sets course record for electric cars at 2022 Simola Hillclimb.
- The petrol-powered BMW M4 Competition joined it but was disqualified.
- All-electric i4 M50 represents the new 'electrified' way forward for BMW M cars.
The all-new, all-electric BMW i4 M50 delivered blistering speed at the prestigious Simola Hillclimb ahead of its official introduction in South Africa. The BMW i4, based on the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe launched late in 2021 in South Africa, is the BMW brand's first purely electric model focused squarely on driving dynamics from the outset.
It is the first BMW M car with a locally emission-free drive system and impressed up the famous Simola hill with its impeccable starts off the line – courtesy of the standard xDrive all-wheel-drive system – and lightning-quick acceleration provided by its 400kW/795Nm battery pack.
www.news24.com
- BMW i4 M50 sets course record for electric cars at 2022 Simola Hillclimb.
- The petrol-powered BMW M4 Competition joined it but was disqualified.
- All-electric i4 M50 represents the new 'electrified' way forward for BMW M cars.
The all-new, all-electric BMW i4 M50 delivered blistering speed at the prestigious Simola Hillclimb ahead of its official introduction in South Africa. The BMW i4, based on the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe launched late in 2021 in South Africa, is the BMW brand's first purely electric model focused squarely on driving dynamics from the outset.
It is the first BMW M car with a locally emission-free drive system and impressed up the famous Simola hill with its impeccable starts off the line – courtesy of the standard xDrive all-wheel-drive system – and lightning-quick acceleration provided by its 400kW/795Nm battery pack.
BMW's electric i4 M50 smashes EV record at Simola Hillclimb ahead of local launch | Life
BMW's all-electric i4 M50 electrified spectators at the Simola Hillclimb in Knysna as it set a course record for electric vehicles.
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BMW i4 M50 vs Audi RS5 Sportback: Drag Race - Carwow
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Here’s what you need to know about BMW’s fully electric i4 M50
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Here's what you need to know about the all-electric BMW i4 M50
BMW's electric fleet keeps growing. Today, the firm's all-electric luxury sedan is making its debut on South Africa’s shores. A 4-door gran coupe with all the bells and whistles packaged in classic Bavarian wrapping with a punchy electric pacemaker. Here's all you need to know about the i4 M50.
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BMW ups its electric car game in SA with new iX3 and i4
BMW South Africa is hoping to take its electric car game closer to the mainstream with the local launch of the iX3 and i4.
The iX3, which is effectively a battery-powered X3, is priced from R1 290 000, while the 4 Series Gran Coupe-based i4 is yours for R1 600 000. Although they don’t exactly make EVs accessible to the masses, the former is still among the more affordable electric offerings in the country, and costs about the same as an X3 xDrive30d.
www.iol.co.za
BMW South Africa is hoping to take its electric car game closer to the mainstream with the local launch of the iX3 and i4.
The iX3, which is effectively a battery-powered X3, is priced from R1 290 000, while the 4 Series Gran Coupe-based i4 is yours for R1 600 000. Although they don’t exactly make EVs accessible to the masses, the former is still among the more affordable electric offerings in the country, and costs about the same as an X3 xDrive30d.
BMW ups its electric car game in SA with new iX3 and i4
BMW South Africa has expanded its electric car family with the launch of the new iX3 and i4. Here’s how much you’ll pay for the new battery Bavarians:
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DRIVEN: Electrified BMW i range to lead the charge
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DRIVEN: Electrified BMW i range to lead the charge
The automotive world is changing with or without South Africa which is why the conclusive electrified BMW i range has now touched down on local soil. We spent time behind the wheel of the BMW iX3, BMW i4 M50 and the BMW iX to better understand the purpose these models serve in the Bavarian...
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BMW i4 M50i (2022) Launch Review
The i4 M50i is heralded as BMW’s first “battery-electric M car”, which makes it a milestone model. We headed to Gauteng to drive the 400-kW newcomer.
This year (2022), BMW’s M division celebrates its 50th anniversary and there are very exciting things happening over in Munich; the Bavarian marque has unveiled the BMW M4 CSL, will soon start producing a station wagon variant of the M3 and a second flagship product, called the XM, is in the works.
How much does the BMW i4 M50i cost in South Africa?
There’s just one model on offer and it costs R1 600 000. It ships with a 2-year/unlimited km vehicle- and an 8-year/100 000 km battery warranty. A 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan is also included.
Summary
Our first taste of BMW M’s foray into electrification was a positive experience. While our test route was short and limited to urban roads (it’s a pity we could not experience the i4 M50 on the open road), we garnered enough experience to tell you that this is a great point-to-point performance model.
Does it offer the same driving thrills and visceral experiences as the similarly priced BMW M3 Competition? Not quite, no. Rather consider the i4 M50 a great bridge between the competent-but-brisk BMW M340i xDrive and the BMW M3 Competition. It’s fractionally cheaper than the latter and offers 90% of the performance…
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The i4 M50i is heralded as BMW’s first “battery-electric M car”, which makes it a milestone model. We headed to Gauteng to drive the 400-kW newcomer.
This year (2022), BMW’s M division celebrates its 50th anniversary and there are very exciting things happening over in Munich; the Bavarian marque has unveiled the BMW M4 CSL, will soon start producing a station wagon variant of the M3 and a second flagship product, called the XM, is in the works.
How much does the BMW i4 M50i cost in South Africa?
There’s just one model on offer and it costs R1 600 000. It ships with a 2-year/unlimited km vehicle- and an 8-year/100 000 km battery warranty. A 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan is also included.
Summary
Our first taste of BMW M’s foray into electrification was a positive experience. While our test route was short and limited to urban roads (it’s a pity we could not experience the i4 M50 on the open road), we garnered enough experience to tell you that this is a great point-to-point performance model.
Does it offer the same driving thrills and visceral experiences as the similarly priced BMW M3 Competition? Not quite, no. Rather consider the i4 M50 a great bridge between the competent-but-brisk BMW M340i xDrive and the BMW M3 Competition. It’s fractionally cheaper than the latter and offers 90% of the performance…
BMW i4 M50 (2022) Launch Review
The first battery-powered M car from BMW is a pretty big deal. We headed up to Gauteng to drive the new BMW i4 M50.
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New BMW i4 and iX3 driven: Do you want fast or sensible?
When BMW introduced the stunning i8 and smaller i3, we suddenly started to take note of electric vehicles (EVs).
We didn’t understand or take it too seriously. Fast forward eight or so years, and things have changed drastically. Whether it’s legislation, eco awareness or a desire to do the right thing, there’s not a manufacturer in the world that isn’t building them, with some going as far as setting a date for the demise of their internal combustion engines.
Although there are many options when it comes to EVs in South Africa, the uptake is slow and is likely to be so for a while, thanks to the government’s ludicrous taxation of EVs, the perceived future of a stable power supply, pricing and charging infrastructure.
These are challenges that manufacturers are addressing through the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, but you know how it goes with government institutions.
Meanwhile, though, new EVs are being launched regularly, the latest being BMW with its impressive i4 and iX3. Both form part of the group's transformation towards a 50% global share of fully electric sales in 2030.
www.iol.co.za
When BMW introduced the stunning i8 and smaller i3, we suddenly started to take note of electric vehicles (EVs).
We didn’t understand or take it too seriously. Fast forward eight or so years, and things have changed drastically. Whether it’s legislation, eco awareness or a desire to do the right thing, there’s not a manufacturer in the world that isn’t building them, with some going as far as setting a date for the demise of their internal combustion engines.
Although there are many options when it comes to EVs in South Africa, the uptake is slow and is likely to be so for a while, thanks to the government’s ludicrous taxation of EVs, the perceived future of a stable power supply, pricing and charging infrastructure.
These are challenges that manufacturers are addressing through the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, but you know how it goes with government institutions.
Meanwhile, though, new EVs are being launched regularly, the latest being BMW with its impressive i4 and iX3. Both form part of the group's transformation towards a 50% global share of fully electric sales in 2030.
New BMW i4 and iX3 driven: Do you want fast or sensible?
While not in Joe Average’s budget, the new BMW iX3 and i4 are well priced for the EV market they’re aimed at.