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Originally Posted by IanH
I don't hate EVs but they are basically infant technology at this point. In 2 or so generations they will be a hell of a lot more compelling.
Can't even complete a full lap without losing power and top speed, trails the M340 on the same track/test by 1.5 seconds.
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It's not a track car!!
No body said it was.
So you come here with a specious argument about it can't do hot laps. But it's not designed as a track car.
You also left this part out:
Although it's nowhere near the M4's lap, the i4 hangs through corners with the M340i we tested here in 2021 and trails it by a mere 1.5 seconds in overall lap time, despite the gas-powered 3-series' dramatic speed advantage. The i4's brake pedal stayed firm during three days of lapping, more so than the M240i's, despite shedding more energy. The chassis is trusty, with no surprises, making it easy to acclimate to, and the car doesn't feel as massive as its nearly full-size-pickup curb weight might suggest.
EVs still have a long way to go to prove themselves on track, but the i4 is a step in the right direction, especially considering it's less than half the price of that Taycan
So it's not compelling for "you".
I get that, but stop trying to spin a narrative that it's a crap car
EVs are not "infant tech" as you would say. Battery tech, needs improvement. It has nothing to do with what you can do with an electric motor.