Breaking Up with My BMW: Why the i4 Let Me Down

Breaking up with my BMW i4 wasn’t easy. Here’s why software issues turned my dream EV into a daily frustration.
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Breaking Up with My BMW: Why the i4 Let Me Down
Breaking Up with My BMW: Why the i4 Let Me Down I never thought I’d be writing about breaking up with BMW , but here we are. I’ve never been much of a car enthusiast—my driving history is littered with practical choices like a VW Golf, a trusty Mazda SUV, and even a rusty Volvo with a hole in the floorboard. Then came the BMW i4, my first luxury electric vehicle, and what I thought would be the beginning of a lasting love story. Image Credits:Connie Loizos The i4 had everything that appealed to me. Unlike many other EVs, BMW models don’t scream futuristic; they look sleek, timeless, and understated. The exclusivity also appealed to me—BMWs are far less common than Teslas in Northern California. Add in the dozen-plus color options (including my favorite, “Brooklyn Gray”), and I was smitten. Yes, I’d read about some early software hiccups, but I convinced myself those were minor. And at first, the experience was magical: smooth drives, gorgeous design, and the thrill of finally being behind…