2022 BMW i4 Review: Pleasingly normal, delightfully fast
The base i4 eDrive40 comes with a single rear motor that is good for 335 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. This propels the rear-drive-only model from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds. Maximum range is achievable with models fitted with the 18-inch wheels, and those are EPA-rated for 301 miles. Option the 19-inch wheels, and range sinks to 282 miles.
Upgrade to the i4 M50, and you get a dual-motor setup with a combined output of 536 horsepower and 586 pound-feet of torque — those figures are achievable for 10-second spurts in a Sport Boost mode. The rear motor is more powerful than the front with an individual output of 308 horsepower versus the front’s 255 horsepower. BMW quotes a 3.7-second 0-60 mph time for the M50 model.
Both the eDrive40 and M50 models are fitted with an 83.9 kWh battery pack, of which 81.5 kWh is usable. They also charge at the same pace, maxing out at 200 kW on a DC fast charger., the i4 is going to drive a lot like that – just without the engine note. The ride-handling balance is exemplary with nicely tuned dampers expertly soaking up bumps, while the suspension in general keeps the car level and sure-footed.
The i4 M50, meanwhile, is ridiculously quick. Stomp the accelerator in Sport mode to activate the “Sport Boost” function, unlocking all 536 ponies and the full 586 pound-feet of twist, then hold on, because this EV sprints forward quicker than the official acceleration times suggest. A Hans Zimmer-produced soundtrack adds a futuristic splash of auditory drama to the experience. It feels a bit silly and we frankly preferred Mr.
Its sheer pace might suggest this M50 is more like a full-M car than an M Sport model, but its handling gives it away. Unlike the razor-edged
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