2024 BMW X5 50e PHEV Shows Why Plug-In Hybrids Are The Way To Go

[@macnet427]

I have this BMW and really love it. I have a level 2 charger in my garage and it's charged up every time i leave the house. My BMW report says I drive electric 95% of the time. I haven't purchased gas in almost 3 months. The gas gauge has barely moved. I love that it has everything including Android Auto. I want an iX the next time i buy a car.

[@kiwi335d]

Try not to leave that gas in the tank for too many months, or you may have a situation where to gas loses enough of its octane rating to cause the engine to have performance issues. Turbo engines are particularly sensitive to needing adequate fuel octane to prevent potential engine damaging pre-ignition conditions.

[@kingakim11]

I would run it sport mode at least once a week

[@BlueEyed888]

After 3 years of experience I have to agree that the Plug-in Hybrid is the best way to go, especially if you don’t have a 2nd car. BMW did away with the gear shifter stick and replaced it with a toggle switch, iMHO not a good choice. That and eliminating the laser headlights has me wondering what I would replace my 2021 X5 45e if it became necessary. The changes just seem like deal breakers for me . Also this trend of eliminating spare tires has got to end. Even a mini-spare would be acceptable after dealing with a flat tire on my other car. I guess I have to wait for the manufacturers to come to their senses.

[@the-bu3lb]

Yes, I hear what you’re saying but let’s be honest. The 40 I maintains 375 hp and you can still add to that with the hybrid. It’s great to have some electric but if you don’t have that special charger, you’re plugging it in for 24 hours not to mention once the power is too low. I feel like the 375 hp is been dumb down to like a Toyota Camry or something. Can you please comment

[@NOHOLOCO]

What’s that STRANGE NOISE that I hear? Does that BMW have a TURN SIGNAL ?? I’m impressed! ! They don’t make turn signals on BMWs in California. 🐭

[@mojojojo_BB]

😂😂😂

[@hklhkl21]

Hopefully my next car ❤

[@maxvel7157]

Guy was doing almost 50 mph on NYC Streets.. was like no way the speed cameras didn't get him and they did lol. That was a $75 joyride lol

[@thewatchersofthewood3530]

I would love the x5 in a BEV version. I have had 3 different x5 models over the years. The iX is just too different and some of the dynamics of the ix make are terrible in the city which is where 99% of my driving is.

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

🔥ANDY🔥

[@23Prospero37-o3g]

I refuse to pay the same price for a car as the start for a down payment on a house

[@cartmanrlsusall]

Insanity is thinking 60k is low cost

[@shanemjn]

I was tempted by a used x5 45e until I found out it doesn't come with Android auto

[@YAOZYVIDEO]

Look up the CEL issue of 50e

[@blazinmark1]

Ok Andy, honestly now… How many (excess speed over 35 mph) tickets arrived in the mail after the production of this video??? I drive through those streets on the weekends, and they are littered with speed enforcement cameras 😆 Also, I am an owner of a 2024 X5 50e in the exact same configuration as the one you’re driving. Sapphire blk Oyster Napa leather M- professional Executive page Same wheels (M741) Great platform! First PHEV for me and def not last. I will be upgrading to the XM (which is the same platform but with V8)

[@freeze1305]

Just get a used Chevy volt for 20% the price. I love mine. Volt Gen 1 gets 38 all electric. Gen 2 is something like 55 all electric.

[@undyingsonars]

you just said the equivalent of "Steak?, just go buy a can of spam for 20% of the cost".

[@lordbachus]

PHEVs need stronger electric motors like this BMW and espescially DC electric highspeed charging.

[@boyarin2269]

naaah, thanks

[@NAY2GAS]

They are the way to go because they have more components under the hood. They’re great for the dealerships because they still need maintenance. If you do fire research, they burn up more than 100% gas cars.

[@davidsmith9865]

The compromise IS large, regardless of your opinion. The daily cycling of that small battery is going to cause significant degradation. That battery is going to have to work so much harder and a lot of these PHEV's don't have a robust cooling system and are not able to run on EV during winter. We learned these lessons before Chevy killed the VOLT which had liquid cooling. We are relearning these lessons with the Mitsubishi outlander PHEV. For someone who is reviewing these cars for the rest of us, you MUST be doing this research and appropriately weigh the pros and cons. Unless Money isn't a consideration.

[@Craig_S]

You are comparing PHEV tech from a wide range of years and price points. When you say "we", are you implying you are a part of the many teams at these manufacturers developing PHEVs? Do you have any data to back up these claims?

[@nater-u1n]

You try to sound erudite, but the essence of what you produced there is nonsense! PHEVs in these segments come with very effective battery management systems (BMS). This one here has the same BMS of IX which has proven to be very robust. On top of it's ~30 kwh battery with ~20 kwh usable, so you can see the head room and buffer built into the battery to withstand frequent recycling. On top of it it has no fast charging and ~7 kwh AC charging capacity, which is a very good thing for the battery life. Of course, that limits how fast you can juice to your battery, but that's where the king of ICE engines, the splendid B58 steps in, bringing power and efficiency in spades. It works in miller cycle and is more efficient even in ICE only operation, which happens very rarely because the hybrid is charging the battery even in inclement situations. So far I have been very civil in my response, which is a blasphemy on the internet, so to keep up with tradition, you're just a dumbass who doesn't know jack shit of what you're talking about

[@aaronx137]

they aint the way to go, this thing weights 2.5 tons