Matt SmithFeb 14

@caseyliss @marcoarment re the BMW i4. My neighbour has the single motor M40, and I test drove the M50. The single motor is the way to go if you want BMW like handling. The dual motor just adds such a lump to the front, great in a straight line, so much worse around corners. A lot of the reviews on launch said a similar thing.

Speed difference to 60 is about 1.2secs but 210lb of extra weight over your front axle. Like having Muhammad Ali (at his prime) sat on your hood (bonnet).

Show threadMatt SmithFeb 14
@caseyliss @marcoarment also have you considered the newer gen Polestar 2? The dual motor there is a lot better, in the UK it’s far cheaper than an i4, though range is a lot lower. But given the XC90 already in the family I thought you’d be familiar with lots of it.
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@mttsmth @marcoarment I’m not sure I have any faith in Volvo BEVs, tbh
Feb 14 at 3:22pmIndigo
Show threadMatt SmithFeb 14

@caseyliss @marcoarment oh interesting, how come?

I decided the EX30 a few months back, coming from a 2018 Golf 7.5 GTE Advanced. Loved my Golf, but the EX30 is such a nice upgrade (I did go for the dual motor 😬)

Show threadMatt SmithFeb 14

@caseyliss I ultimately didn’t go for the i4 or Polestar 2 because both are based on older mixed BEV/ICE modular chassis.

But I was so tempted by a Taycan, except living in London and being the only car it felt a bit daft.

Show threadCasey LissFeb 14

@mttsmth the EX90 rollout really soured me.

I say that as an avowed XC90 fan