The BMW brand continues to cement itself in the electric vehicle category with an ever-growing number of exceptional electric luxury cars and SUVs for sale. These new BMW EVs mix futuristic powertrains with the timeless elegance and flawless engineering the brand is famous for, which is easy to see with the new BMW i4 in Seaside. The BMW i4 enters a competitive electric luxury car category with models like the Tesla Model 3, so we compare the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3 below to help you choose between these electric luxury sedans.
Performance, Range, and Charging
- The BMW i4 base model provides a range of up to 301 miles, while the Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, its base model, provides a range of up to 272 miles.
- When charging your BMW i4 at home through a Level 2 charger, you can fully charge in 8 to 10 hours, while the Tesla Model 3 takes 10 to 12 hours in similar conditions.
- The BMW i4 comes standard with a motor on the rear axle that provide smore horsepower than the standard motor of the Tesla Model 3. Want more performance? The BMW i4 M50 reaches 536 horsepower and 586 pound-feet of torque, both higher than the Tesla Model 3 Performance specs.
- Every the new BMW i4 near Salinas has exceptional handling and driving dynamics with a quiet ride and the smoothness you expect from this brand, while the Model 3 can feel harsh in certain settings and maneuvers.
Features and Value
- The BMW i4 comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which ensure easier smartphone integration to your EV's infotainment system than the Model 3's Tesla system.
- There are many features in the BMW i4, such as ventilated front seats and a BMW personal assistant, , that you won't find available in the Model 3. These help to show the more modern tech package of the BMW i4 compared to the Tesla car.
- Both the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3 offer advanced driver-assist systems such as blind-spot monitoring, frontal collision warning, and lane departure warning. The BMW i4 offers Santa Cruz drivers some features, like Parking Assistant for parallel parking, that aren't in the Tesla option.
- BMW has a tested supply chain that ensures simple part sourcing, which means faster repairs and more competitive pricing for BMW i4 repairs than what you'll find with Tesla Model 3 repairs and timeframes.
Design and Luxury
- The BMW i4 is an electric luxury car that provides comfort with more shoulder room in each row and more legroom in each row than the Tesla Model 3 provides.
- The BMW i4 has a traditional trunk, but it also provides fold-flat rear seats that allow you to store up to 45.6 cubic feet of gear behind the first row of seats. The Tesla Model 3 only manages 19.8 cubic feet of cargo space.
- If you want a premium electric car, the BMW i4 provides the brand's renowned sophistication with soft-touch materials and high-end metallic accents that you won't find in the Tesla Model 3.
- The BMW i4 has physical controls for systems like the air conditioning, while the Tesla Model 3 makes you navigate its touchscreen display to control those systems.
Test Out a New BMW i4 at BMW of Monterey
The BMW i4 is new to the scene, but it's already redefining what drivers expect from their electric luxury vehicles. We have a variety of new BMW i4 options near Watsonville, which you can experience for yourself when you visit. You should also call if you have any questions about BMW EVs, their benefits, or our dealership.