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Originally Posted by LVBMW
Strongly, strongly consider leasing an EV. There are many reasons not the least of which is: You do not get a tax credit on a BMW EV because of the restrictions on the manufacturer (e.g., cannot be a foreign made vehicle). You do, however, get a credit if you lease (currently $7500 on the i4) due to a different interpretation of the tax credit on a lease vs purchase.
You also might want to consider talking to a broker (there are many reputable ones on the Lease Hackr website) for the maximum possible discount off MSRP.
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Update: I have weighed the ICE vs electric question and decided on ICE. I certainly take your well-put point on leasing an EV.