What will I replace my BMW i4 with?
I have a 2024 BMW i4 eDrive 35 M Sport Pro, from new, with Comfort Pack, laser lights and 360-degree camera with 40,000km approx. on the clock. Thinking about trading it in for either a Skoda Elroq RS, Cupra Tavasan or maybe a Volvo EX40.
I'm getting a bad trade in price, a lot less than what I was expecting. I was thinking I'd have to part with about €6-7k to change. But it's nearly twice that. What do you think cost-to-change would be?
Also, debating what to change to, I've never had an SUV-type car. Had plenty of saloons, hatches and coupes.
Kieran M (Galway)Oct 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Expert answer
Hi Kieran,
That's frustrating on the resale value of your car, but we're in no better position than the dealers you've spoken to and they hold the 'power' in that regard so the cost-to-change will all come down to the deal any one showroom is willing to make. Anecdotally, you'll get a better deal if you go back to a BMW outlet, but it doesn't sound like any BMW is on your radar this time around.
The three cars you've listed are decent enough, but I'd strongly urge you to test drive them before you make any decisions as they'll all feel a big chunky and heavy next to your BMW i4.
Have you considered Polestar at all? Both the Polestar 2 and Polestar 4 are within the same price ballpark as you're looking and are both great to drive with a bit of an SUV vibe. The Polestar 2 has been around for a while (I own one as it happens) but it was significantly upgraded last year for more performance, spec and efficiency. It's now either rear-drive or all-wheel drive.
Again, take the time to go and test drive all of these cars before you bother trying to make deals, as the driving experience of the BMW i4 is a hard act to follow.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor