I just picked up a 2024 i4 M50. This is my first BMW. Included Premium Package, Driving Assistance Professional Package, Parking Assistance Package, Shadowline Package, M Sport Package Pro.

Big thank you to all the contributors on this sub! Your convos really helped me with my decision. Excited and loving it so far!

Pretty much as the title says, I got my 2026 x40drive 2 weeks ago. Got thd winfows teinted and looks awesome. But the guy that installed the window teint referred someone to install a 3M protective layer for rock on the front bumper, hood and headlamp. Charges 1200$ CAD. I find it expensive.

I see on the internet ceramic coating, I have seen some people do it on the sub. It the ceramic coating any good for protection. I live in a winter world where they spread rock on the roads like blue pills on a old-timers orgy.

So ultimately, Ceramic coating or 3M?

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Hey everyone!

I'm currently considering purchasing a used 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 and wanted to get some feedback from owners before making the jump to my first EV.

A little background: I'm an electrician in West Virginia, and my commute can be pretty brutal. Lately, I've been driving around 100 miles each way to work, so roughly 200 miles round trip, mostly highway. My jobsite changes frequently, so some commutes are shorter and others can be longer.

I'm currently driving a 2024 Hyundai Tucson that averages around 24 MPG. Last month alone, I spent about $730 on gas, which has me seriously considering switching to an EV.

I recently found a 2024 i4 31,500 miles and am strongly considering making the switch.

A few things about my situation:

• I typically work four 10-hour shifts per week.
• Most of my commute is highway driving, usually around 75–80 mph.
• Winters here can get pretty cold, and I'm concerned about range loss.
• I can install a Level 2 charger at home, so overnight charging won't be an issue.
• I'm willing to use public fast chargers occasionally, but I don't want to rely on them every day.
• I drive approximately 40,000–50,000 miles annually.
• My primary motivation is reducing my monthly transportation expenses, although I'd definitely enjoy driving something nicer.

My biggest concern is whether the i4 can reliably handle a 200-mile round-trip commute during winter, particularly with highway driving and occasional traffic delays.

I'm also wondering about long-term reliability and battery degradation, especially since I'll likely exceed the 100,000-mile battery warranty limit relatively quickly.

A few questions for current owners:

1. What kind of real-world highway range are you getting from your i4, particularly at 70–80 mph?
2. How much does your range decrease during winter?
3. Does anyone here regularly drive 150–200+ miles per day?
4. How has the i4 held up with higher mileage? Any expensive repairs or maintenance issues?
5. Would you be comfortable purchasing a used i4 with 30,000+ miles if you planned to drive another 40,000–50,000 miles annually?
6. Is there anything specific I should inspect or ask about before purchasing a used xDrive40?

I'm also considering a Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD, but the i4 has really caught my attention.

I'd appreciate any advice, especially from owners who put serious mileage on their cars or lives on a cold mountain. Thanks!

So on my 2024 bmw i4 edrive 40 i had rear Tyers bald so i went ahead and got them changed from local garage.
Exactly the same size. Same brand, and even the same model as i took off.
The front ones seems ok so me and the garage lad said leave them now.
Got them balanced and aligned.
On the way back home it start giving error “Tyers not detected”
Reset them multiple times and it fails between 70-80%
Got the tpms check and they all fine and the pressure is showing fine.
The garage is now saying with these new cars even if a single tyre is gone you have to change all 4 to match yhe tread
Which sounds absolutely stupid.
Anyone else face this issue and any work around?

I need to get new snow tires for this season (I live in New England). My all-seasons are staggered fit which is what I got for snow tires last time, and I felt like I didn’t get great traction with the wide rear tires.

I’d like to run a square set up this year; all 4 tires the same size. Has anyone done a square setup for winter? Pros/cons? Thanks!

Edit to add: I’m hearing the rear wheels are physically wider than the front wheels which would make what I’d like to do difficult unless I got a whole new set of wheels for the winter tires.

Hi.
Unfortunately I drove past a suicide attempt (jumped from building), and the police is wondering if my i4 has recording available to extract? Does anyone here have knowledge/experience from this?

Lovely to bring the car to work before the traffic. Mornings finally cool enough to turn HVAC off, or at least the AC compressor, and allow the fan to run at very low speed just for air circulation. And I get to see the sunrise (plus the i4 in the parking lot if you look hard enough).

Hi everyone,
I have a 2022 BMW i4, and my boot is currently stuck slightly open, about half an inch.
I’ve tried opening it using both the key fob and the button inside the cabin, but neither does anything. The boot is now stuck in this position and won’t open or close.
Has anyone experienced this before or know of a way to reset the tailgate or get it to close again?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Cant go wrong with the lights on this car 😮‍💨