Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?

Name: Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
Uploaded: 2022-05-06T12:00:00-04:00
Channel: Khris Bharath
Description: Doug DeMuro takes a closer look at the quirks and features of the Bavarian automaker's latest performance EV and finds out if it has in it to take down the Tesla Model 3

Doug DeMuro takes a closer look at the quirks and features of the Bavarian automaker’s latest performance EV

by Khris Bharath, on May 6, 2022, 12:00

In his latest video, Doug DeMuro got to check out the new BMW i4 M50, which is supposedly the Bavarian automaker’s all-electric take on the 4 Series Gran Coupe. As with any Doug video, this is an in-depth tour of the first-ever all-electric BMW to be given the full M treatment. Granted this is an M Sport model rather than an out and out M, but with 536 horsepower on tap, I don’t see anyone complaining.

It’s no surprise that with that the i4 M50 is aimed squarely at the Tesla Model 3 Performance. The Polestar 2 was yet another noteworthy model that also goes up against the Tesla. Coming back to how the i4 stacks up against the Model 3 (457 horsepower), while it is more powerful as opposed to the Tesla, the Model 3 has a considerably longer range at 315 miles as opposed to the BMW’s 270 miles.

The 2022 BMW i4 Is a 540-Horsepower Electric M3 Rival
by Doug DeMuro

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076843 — What you’re looking at is the very first electric BMW to be given the full M treatment - the i4 M50

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
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Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076839 — Another way to distinguish a BMW i Model, from its gas-powered car’s is the blue rings that surround the BMW logo

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076832 — Being an EV, in order to make for the lack of exhaust, BMW has gone pretty beserk with the rear diffuser situation

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076833 — Doug also pointed out that these 90s-style door handles seem to be making a comeback. Very strange indeed

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076844 — **Interior Highlights**

Stepping inside, what almost immediately grabs your attention is the massive screen that takes center stage

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076835 — Two screens are contained within this single seamless panel mounted on the dash. You’ll also find that this panel is ever so slightly pointed towards the driver, a BMW hallmark

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076841 — The infotainment screen is running the latest Drive 8 software and has a vast app library. You can interact with it through voice, touch, the iDrive controller and gesture control

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076831 — As with the exterior, the blue highlights continue onto the interior as well. Pushing down on the starter button plays a true sci-fi tone, which is surreal. It might take some getting used to

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076842 — But thankfully, it’s not all screens, and BMW has left a few buttons for the radio and drive modes

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076834 — Out on the road, Doug was particularly impressed by how quick and responsive the drive assist features are. He also noted that the heads-up display also displays audio information, a nice touch indeed

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076840 — **Rear Seat Situation**

Moving to the rear, Doug notes that legroom is pretty tight and the sloping roofline doesn’t help either

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076837 — **Cargo Area**

Finally, he takes a look at the cargo area. It is decent. While there is more room under the flat floor, it is occupied by this audio component part of the stereo system

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076836 — **Missed Opportunities**

He also notes that the rear footwell has a hump in the floor and there is no extra storage under the hood or frunk. Not what you’d expect from an EV

Is The BMW i4 Worthy Enough To Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer?
- image 1076846 — So the i4 M50 is a Model 3 killer? It does have more power at 536 hp, it costs more than the Tesla and has a lesser range at just 270 miles as opposed to the Model 3’s 315 miles

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Khris is a classic car aficionado and adores his Jags and Alfas, although he keeps tabs on everything from super exotics like an old EB 110 to the latest from Lucid. Formula One is very close to his heart, and he diligently makes time to tune in for the Grand Prix on Sundays. Khris also loves his road trips and he prefers stick shift over an Auto any day. Read full bio

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