Andrew Lambrecht, the owner of a Tesla Model 3, rented a BMW i4 on Turo to compare the models. He said the BMW was fun but he'd still buy a Tesla.
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I sold my Tesla for a BMW i4, expecting a refined driving experience, but the tech left me frustrated, now I’m holding out for the Rivian R3X, hoping it finally delivers the seamless innovation I’ve been missing.
The Tesla Model X all-wheel drive has 329 miles of range, whereas the BMW iX gets you 303-311 miles on a single charge, depending on your choice of wheels. Step up to the iX M60, and your range dips to 285 miles, but the Model X Plaid retails an impressive 314 miles.
BMW's Vision Experience delivers an unexpected thrill ride where software transforms every drive into pure joy. Its "Heart of Joy" tech isn't just about another electric vehicle. Your car simply gets smarter over time.
In total, the BMW would've cost $63,343 to own and use over a five-year period. That means in this case, Tesla was the better value, 'saving' Shelby $4,769 - that's $954 a year.
The vast majority of EV owners are also eager to stick with an EV. In fact, 94% said they are likely to consider buying another EV as their next vehicle. According to the executive director of J.D. Power’s EV practice, Brent Gruber, “once consumers enter the EV fold, they’re highly likely to remain committed to the technology.”
Concerns about potential over-investment in artificial intelligence are also weighing on the electric car maker.
A Tesla executive has announced that the automaker plans to update its Model S and Model X vehicle programs later this year. In 2021, Tesla introduced updated versions of the Model S and Model X, its flagship EVs.