My EV journey to the i4

[Lala81]

On 5/5/2023 at 6:59 AM, RadX said:

6. i4 EV40

Collected the car after my Iceland trip, and there was a poignant note to this,  as when I was in Iceland, I truly saw the effects of global warming.  Right before my eyes, I saw a breakoff of an iceberg from the Glacier and to me,  Global warming is real… so that kinda edged me on.  May be a mall part, but still a part, although some may say EV is another MotherEarthFUGGER ahhahaha

 

The best way to save the earth is REUSE, REDUCE and recycle. 

So ironically if u keep one fossil fuel chugging car and drive it for 20 years. U probably do more to save the environment rather than any EV ever will 😁

 

Ok back to reality...

[mersaylee]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:07 AM, RadX said:

eh thanks for reminding me...

yes, i did try the recharge and pornstar but i remember @Soya and ptsd so that was struck off quite early

Oh...the ever regular home cumming at the second home...for the ride at least 😅

[RadX]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:00 AM, Fitvip said:

Wah, it looks like in the history of MCF, this piece looks like a thesis!

Ya, I have read the whole piece, despite I am not into a EV!

well, dun wanna TLDR la....still concise for me hahaha

[RadX]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:09 AM, Lala81 said:

The best way to save the earth is REUSE, REDUCE and recycle. 

So ironically if u keep one fossil fuel chugging car and drive it for 20 years. U probably do more to save the environment rather than any EV ever will 😁

 

Ok back to reality...

gotta support car Companiess too la

 

neways the narrative changes with time, so i take the middle path

[mersaylee]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:09 AM, Lala81 said:

The best way to save the earth is REUSE, REDUCE and recycle. 

So ironically if u keep one fossil fuel chugging car and drive it for 20 years. U probably do more to save the environment rather than any EV ever will 😁

 

Ok back to reality...

It's all about the money...it's about the Deng Deng denren Deng Deng...😂

[Voodooman]

On 5/5/2023 at 8:11 AM, RadX said:

dun waste my effort hor...when change???

Wah stress.  Lol

Your list is pretty comprehensive.  Surprised to see Ionic 5 in the list but not Polestar.

A friend just sold his 7-er for a Tesla Y. Said he is loving it, so i am really tempted.  But me not immune to high COE price, so I am suppressing the itch for now. It is a matter of time now that my estate is installing EV chargers.

[RadX]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:14 AM, Voodooman said:

Wah stress.  Lol

Your list is pretty comprehensive.  Surprised to see Ionic 5 in the list but not Polestar.

A friend just sold his 7-er for a Tesla Y. Said he is loving it, so i am really tempted.  But me not immune to high COE price, so I am suppressing the itch for now. It is a matter of time now that my estate is installing EV chargers.

pornstar was on list, but again, psychological health

[RadX]

On 5/5/2023 at 8:50 AM, Soya said:

Tayar punchet.....change new car!

 

eh...have reputation to maintain le🤑

[Soya]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:23 AM, RadX said:

eh...have reputation to maintain le🤑

At least u kept the last car longer than the first fillup so big achievement liao....lol

 

[Steelblue66]

Good to hear from a fellow I4 owner. I've had mine for close to a year now, and you're right - the road tax is ##@@ (>3k)

We're being taxed on the power even though we're helping the environment somewhat

The range/ "guessometer" issue becomes a non-issue after a short while - many new owners are initially obsessed with the number but if you're on a routine and don't travel to Malaysia, for example, it is more than enough. In Eco Pro mode, the range I get is about 460-470km on a full charge. Recommended to charge to 80% most times, and that gets 300-320km. I drive in Comfort mode mostly. The voice control/ navigation is pretty good.

Nice touch screen, and the BMW app allows you to track it/ monitor tyre pressure etc. online. There are OTA updates but quite infrequent.

I also considered the other options and honestly I agree the EQC is also attractive. Prices for EVs are quite crazy now.

 

[RadX]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:28 AM, Steelblue66 said:

Good to hear from a fellow I4 owner. I've had mine for close to a year now, and you're right - the road tax is ##@@ (>3k)

We're being taxed on the power even though we're helping the environment somewhat

The range/ "guessometer" issue becomes a non-issue after a short while - many new owners are initially obsessed with the number but if you're on a routine and don't travel to Malaysia, for example, it is more than enough. In Eco Pro mode, the range I get is about 460-470km on a full charge. Recommended to charge to 80% most times, and that gets 300-320km. I drive in Comfort mode mostly. The voice control/ navigation is pretty good.

Nice touch screen, and the BMW app allows you to track it/ monitor tyre pressure etc. online. There are OTA updates but quite infrequent.

I also considered the other options and honestly I agree the EQC is also attractive. Prices for EVs are quite crazy now.

 

Thanks for coming in bro.  the original i$ woner

 

Yes, the Guess-o-meter is a non issue and most look at the % rather than range left

 

you in the i4 FB grp too?  

[Inlinefour]

it's the EV version of 4GC right

 

it's a very nice car and useful tailgate

 

only cons maybe difficult for elderly to get in and out

 

other than that all pros 👍👍👍

[RadX]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:32 AM, Inlinefour said:

it's the EV version of 4GC right

 

it's a very nice car and useful tailgate

 

only cons maybe difficult for elderly to get in and out

 

other than that all pros 👍👍👍

Correct.  And based on the new CLAR-4 architecture that can accommodate and make it PHEV, ICE or BEV

[mersaylee]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:32 AM, Inlinefour said:

it's the EV version of 4GC right

 

it's a very nice car and useful tailgate

 

only cons maybe difficult for elderly to get in and out

 

other than that all pros 👍👍👍

It's not i8 lah...im sure Radx can easily squeeze his mass in and out ...otherwise, the i4 won't make it to his driveway...Enye may look elsewhere tho 😁

[Lethalstrike]

You never mentioned the driving feel of the i4 eDrive40? 😁

Instant torque and power delivery, and as silent as a church mouse. I mean any EV would have similar characteristics but these qualities are what prompted me to go the EV route. 

[RadX]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:53 AM, Lethalstrike said:

You never mentioned the driving feel of the i4 eDrive40? 😁

Instant torque and power delivery, and as silent as a church mouse. I mean any EV would have similar characteristics but these qualities are what prompted me to go the EV route. 

That one later la...you slowly strip a stripper rt

[Beanoyip]

How come no polestar review?

[Soya]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:32 AM, Inlinefour said:

it's the EV version of 4GC right

 

it's a very nice car and useful tailgate

 

only cons maybe difficult for elderly to get in and out

 

other than that all pros 👍👍👍

One other con....road tax is ard $3400!

Gotta drink alot of dino juice to break even. Very heaty sia

 

Edited May 5, 2023 by Soya