The 2026 BMW i4 M60: Great Chassis, Terrible Marketing

BMW built the best driver's EV in this segment, then wrote a press release about silicon carbide inverters. We test the 2026 BMW i4 M60 to see why its 593 horsepower rating is actually a distraction from its real engineering achievement. At 5,000 lbs, the 2026 BMW i4 M60 xDrive should be compromised by its front electric motor and Gran Coupe dimensions. Instead, Adaptive M dampers and brilliant chassis tuning make it a dynamic threat to the Tesla Model 3 Performance. We evaluate the 593 hp drivetrain, B-mode regeneration, and iDrive 8.5 ergonomics. Before you buy, we also dig into owner forums to uncover real world battery health and why you should budget aggressively for rear tires. Timestamps / Chapters: 0:00 - The Marketing Distraction 0:55 - 593-HP Reality Check 2:45 - Physics vs. Adaptive M Dampers 5:30 - Ergonomics 7:45 - Owner Intel 9:50 - Verdict 2025 BMW i4: Tesla's Biggest Nightmare Just Got Better | Here's What Changed https://youtu.be/61EXu66w690 / THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY JULE ENERGY Learn more at Julepower.com and tell 'em I sent ya! ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2026 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #BMWi4 #i4M60 #BrianMakse #CarReview #BMWM