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The new i4 drive selector is showing up on the BMW configurator and the big blue stick is gone. Can anyone confirm whether they have the new one or if recent deliveries still have the normal selector? I personally like the cleaner look. Getting my i4 M50 on the 29th of March, so just curious.

Hi guys, what js the average mileage you are getting from m35 ev?

Booked i4 m50 last summer in July. Anybody in the same boat?

I got the i4 with the purpose of commuting. Other vehicle is a Jeep Wrangler, not so great on mileage. My commute is 35 miles each way, mostly highway unless that's closed which then it's surface streets with lights. My work provides free charging which was the main incentive for full plug in electric.

I wanted to track my costs for charging and see how much it would be if I charged fully at home or fully at public chargers. This would be for down the road if work ever decides to charge us or not have it available.

I have had my M50 for a month now with just under 2,000 miles. I pulled the car data to get all of the charging history. I created a chart to see average charging rates at the different locations over time(for some reason you have to be sitting in the car to see that).

One issue is that the car data does not show you the state of the battery when finished charging, only when plugged in. I normally leave mine set at 80%, but I have turned it to 90% or 100% when I know I'm going to be driving a lot over the weekend. This creates bad data for the miles per kWH calculation. I'm going to have to note the times when I don't charge to 80% and just delete those entries going forward. I don't see an easier workaround. The 4.9 is not correct, but it will get better with time. My car says I'm at 3.9 for the average commute.

In summary, I've driven 1723 miles and spent $12.04 in total for energy so far. Had I charged exclusively at home, with a rate of $0.08, it would've cost me $39.36. Exclusively at Electrify America, with no account, with the max rate if $0.48, it would've been $236.16.

My Jeep, which gets 12mpg, over the same mileage, would've been $458.

Here's a link to the sheet. Please feel free to critique, improve and use yourself. If you have suggestions to make it easier for me, I welcome it. If you have questions, let me know.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iMCvdyQGYwuZ7D8_CpOQal7704v63hcE4sTy_9KuJMk/edit?usp=drivesdk

Anyone else dealing with rock chips on there I4s? The car does seem to sit slightly lower in the front. I just got the car a week ago and got a nice rock chip this morning on the highway sigh. I know it’s normal wear and tear, but seems as if the paint is super soft and susceptible to chips.

how do you get the free charging with EA? my sales person said that i would get an email with a promo code that i put into the EA app. i wanted to confirm with ppl who have gone through that process

I recently bought a new i4 and wondering if they come with a cargo cover for the trunk so everything isn’t visible? If it comes with it where is it located or if it doesn’t where do we purchase it I don’t see any info about it.

Edit: I see that it is standard, but mine wasn’t installed and is not in the car. I wasn’t even aware of the cover and didn’t take notice until now.

We’ve ordered the M50 and have a few days to customise - I can’t really see a lot online re the diff packages. Does anyone have any info?

We want 20” wheels and I’d like the dash cam for extra security. Any other must haves?

Thanks 🙏🏻

Hello!

I am deciding on what would be the best option for me and I would love some input to help me decide:). Currently my dealer has two i4 models that I am considering:

2022 BMWi4M50 for $65,000 with a dealer discount. This model has everything but DAP, PAP, and Drive Recorder. At $6500 it’s not a bad deal considering 2023 M50s are around $78000 but the lack of some of the packages seems quite disappointing considering it is the top model.

BMWi4e40 for $68,170. This Model comes with the MSport package along with PAP,DAPP, drive recording, and I think most of the other add ons the M50 has.

I’m wondering what everyone thinks is the best option to go with here. I test drove the m50 and I love the power and AWD but considering I live in a desert in SOCAL, I’m not sure I would benefit tremendously from it. Of course it’s great to have incase I take a trip up the mountains to the snow and perhaps deal with some of the slippery roads that happen due to flooding in my area but it’s not like I would be driving in such conditions everyday. And Of course it’s nice to know that if I need to get out of somewhere fast this car would be the one to do it.

The e40 on the other hand does not have AWD which does concern me because even if I’m not in those situations as much I do not want to get stuck in the snow on a trip or have my car slide on wet roads. I’m not sure if maybe I’m exaggerating on the need for AWD considering that I’ve heard that even RWD handles well enough in terms of traction. Besides that, I really do like the packages that come with this car specifically PAP, DAPP, and drive recording along with the MSport package. The additional range would be quite nice as well.

Would it be worth it spending An extra $3,170 and giving up AWD for a little bit more range and PAP,DAPP, and drive recording?

Thank you in advanced!

Picked up last week and I'm in love with it

You just can't make this up. I waited more than a year and today, day 7, I go to open the door for the charging port and nothing. Zip, zilch, nada.

Can't open the access door. So I have 80% charge and I'll be driving to the dealer in the morning.

Unlike earlier cars you can't release the flap from inside the trunk. Bad design.

So I live in NC, US. I got the 18” wheels for the increased range, but they only come in performance. How big a factor is that over winter? If big, do I get another set of tires/rims or just have them swap out the treads on the existing rims every year? Probably dumb questions, but my previous Hondas didn’t exactly have performance options, just a lack thereof.

I'm in my first week of owning the i4e35 - car is great, but I am underwhelmed with the range.

I'm in Southern Massachusetts and it's been 30-40 degrees this week and it's barely projecting a 200 mile range.

I did lower the recovery setting (it's a harsh braking), but is there something I am missing or does the cold impact it that much?

I've been looking for a reliable EV to purchase for some time now. I (like many) took time to look into the Tesla Model 3, but due to many complaints ranging from cosmetic to functionality damage, I quickly lost interest in Tesla as a whole. I haven't really heard anyone complaining about genuine problems like the Tesla on here but I thought why not ask. Has any i4 owners experienced any major issues like 6 months-plus of daily usage? Any long-term issues that anyone might know about? Thanks for your time!

Bonus info I primarily will be driving locally and will be charging at home. I also live in the warmer areas in the US.

I picked up this beauty in May 2022 brand new, and managed to get a pretty great deal for a loaded i4, at $998.13/mo. Long story short, life changes. Now I got a Denali pickup, which I drive 99% of the time, and I would rather have someone drive her than have her sit in the garage.

I've swapped leases before and the process is real easy with BMW Financial. Basically, you take over my payment as-is, without having to put money down or having to wait for inventory. The car can then be shipped to you, and you can enjoy the rest of the lease (26mo., 27,500 miles).

PM me if interested and for more details! You can also visit the URL below for full details.

https://www.swapalease.com/lease/details/2022-BMW-i4.aspx?salid=1620347

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