BEST ELECTRIC EXEC
BMW/i4
WORDS PAUL HORRELL
This is the sort of car that, decades ago, built BMW’s reputation. Low and lithe to sit in, with a beautifully made and ergonomic cabin. Its steering, accelerator and brakes know what you’re thinking and do exactly what you’re wanting. Suspension is taut yet refined. Like any BMW it’s not cheap, but on that front we should point out some happy news: the cheaper RWD eDrive40 is more subtle and engaging through bends than the M50 xDrive. Guess we should mention the powertrain, since it’s what you came here for. ‘Turbine smooth’ and ‘razor sharp’ – aren’t those the reasons we love BMW straight-sixes? The i4’s e-motors do it even better.