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[quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]Any thoughts on how the BMW EVs drives compared to BMW ICE? Perhaps they are not comparable beasts?? I am trying to adjust to the switch in many ICE vehicles from to V6 twin turbo. [/quote]

My previous car was a BMW 135i which had a straight six twin turbo. The main difference with the i4 is that it is larger and its suspension is not as firm. As far as power goes, it is very similar. My understanding is that the i4 was tuned to feel like an ICE car because BMW wanted to make switching seamless. With the i4, by default, one pedal driving is not much of a thing. Since that was my first EV, I didn't know anything about one pedal driving. But all our other EVs have it and I got used to it from them. Now I am a big fan of one pedal driving. That is probably the biggest difference between EVs and ICE that I have found.

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Thanks for your thoughts. My brother drives an X Plaid and the power is intense. I find the power of a twin turbo too much when it kicks in, especially in lighter cars. But I compare a BMW (especially a V8) as like a suction cup on the road. Extremely good handling. I haven't loved the hesitation, then take off of a V6 twin turbo in a lighter car. But I love BMWs, so have been curious about their EVs. But I've also wondered if EVs in general would have that same lighter but more powerful feel, if that makes sense.[/quote]

EVs are heavy so I don't think they will feel light to you. In our i4, you can feel the weight when cornering. But the weight is in the floor so it has a good center of gravity and handling is still good. Plenty of power. 
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Interesting. I should look up the weight. I am driving an older Lexus GX460 and was looking at the new 550, and same thing. Went from V8 to V6 Twin turbo. Lighter and taller. No thanks. I'm curious about the Rivian. All to say that when I do trade in the 460, want to get more serious about an EV. Have already talked to a EV certified electrician about upgrading electrical.

That biggest surprise to me is the additional fees for EVs. [/quote]

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