BMW iX M60 70-MPH Highway Range Test - You Won't Believe How Far This Blew Past It's EPA Rating!

[@KyleConner]

How is it possible that the vehicle specced for the least amount of efficiency blew past the *combined* range rating of the most efficient version available in the US?! Ignore the front and this iX ROCKS!

[@roboticvenom1935]

agreed!

[@abraxastulammo9940]

You can't lose with 22s! 😁

[@updlate4756]

High temperate + high elevation = low air resistance. Pays dividends versus the rated EPA range for a vehicle as large as the iX.

[@koraksengupta8689]

The Germans, especially BMW are very good at lying about their performance figures. They claim the i4 m50 can hit 62 in 3.9 seconds, but it actually, it can go it in 3.5 seconds. It is just a part of German automotive culture. Regarding battery performance, however, is another story.

[@irvinwright4075]

Mostly because it didn't. Your stated premise is incorrect.

[@ssvt2012]

Didn’t know if I liked the iX, but I saw my first one today, and it looks better in-person than in photographs.

[@davidbailey6112]

Thanks for another great video Kyle. I consistently saw 350miles of range on my IX 50 (22inch wheels) traveling cross country from Maryland to Washington State. I got even more range with regen on I70 from Denver to Grand Junction over the pass (my favorite stretch of the trip). This video just confirms it and even in an IX 60! I agree with you on the how amazingly quiet this car is. It is a road trip pleasure.

[@joeb4294]

How comfortable are the seats on a long journey?

[@davidbailey6112]

@@joeb4294 I averaged 550 miles a day and did not get sore at all. I’m a big guy as well. The seats are easy to adjust and find that perfect setting. Not the best seats I have ever tried in a BMW though, that honor goes to the seats in my friends 2012 BMW series 7 short wheel base. We called that car the “speed limo”. Never found a more comfortable seat since then.

[@joeb4294]

@@davidbailey6112 Good to hear - I expect that the iX seats are highly adjustable. I don't really like the seats in my i3, I think the main problem is that I'm too small for the seats. When I sat all the way back, my circulation would get cut off at my knees. If I didn't sit all the way back, my back would start to hurt. I installed an air bladder to provide some lumbar support, and really to push me forward, so that my knees aren't cut off but it's still not great. Oh well, I guess it's one of the issues with driving a "budget" BMW.

[@joeb4294]

I saw an iX on the road for the first time the other day and I actually liked the looks, even the front end was ok. It helps that I live in Pennsylvania, where we do not have front license plates.

[@johnnyv5995]

You mention how quiet the vehicle is, would be nice if you could add DB level to your testing. Thanks.

[@brandonpeterson40]

People need to open their minds to the beauty of the front end. It's different, but it's awesome. The lines through the hood are sporty and the way they blend into the grill is awesome. The headlights are beautiful too, unlike Rivian.

[@jonpetter8921]

One of the best seller in Norway today... By the way, with the right color combo it looks great

[@mkivsupra2095]

I'm Norway now and I see them everywhere. I can't get over how many Evs there are here I love it. Avis even had an ID4 for us to rent. Chargers everywhere.

[@acchaladka]

So wait, which is the best color combo ?

[@ericaschner3283]

@@acchaladka Dark, either black or graphite. Really makes the grill blend in better and look a lot smaller and less out of place. Then get the sport package (or m60) to get the blacked out taillights like in this video and blue brake calipers. Looks pretty clean at that point.

[@yvesvandenbroek6055]

@@ericaschner3283 That’s the one I have black, sport trim, looks fantastic …

[@ericaschner3283]

@@yvesvandenbroek6055 Can't relate, mine is graphite. Two different worlds. 🤣

[@jasonblair4057]

I watched an i4 range test and it was surprisingly good, but this iX M60 is even better. This is good news, and good to see legacy manufacturers getting the efficiency up and good rage.

[@jeffsteyn7174]

The worst thing to happen to tesla is the ice vehicle sale ban coming in 2030 in china, Cali and all of Europe. It forced legacy to focus on EVs. And these guys know how scale manufacturing.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

@@jeffsteyn7174 Good, Tesla needs a good wake up call in competition.

[@number1Schumacherfan]

@@jeffsteyn7174 and BMW knows a thing or two about building a car that Tesla doesn’t.

[@seacow2001]

I have a 23 ix 50 on order and was eagerly awaiting this test. Thanks man.

[@neemanayeb-hashemi9996]

Just bought a used 2022 ix50 spec'd with almost every option besides the bowers and wilkins system and without massage seats. 97k retail, bought for 61k with less than 15k miles and in great condition. Lot of deals like tbis on autotrader. Best car i have ever been in, including model x. Adaptive regen braking is amazing.

[@jeffs6090]

Damn, the shade thrown on Swift! 🤣🤣🤣

[@a700hp]

At any cost, you should avoid the "Western Express" trucks too

[@DouglasJMark]

Big battery! Big price. $106k USD. But, it's good to see BMW seems to have most of the DNA for a bright future in BEVs.

[@harunrachman3143]

Unfortunately all legacy automakers are probably 10 years behind Tesla and suffer from patching together a bunch of old and barely compatible systems. Of course enjoy the battery fires because of the patchwork of technologies.

[@johnelegant1727]

Kyle, thanks for another A+ professional presentation. This is such an impressive car. As to its grill, may I speak candidly in that now about a year later from your review, I am running into more and more who say things like, “the grill really used to both me, but I am growing used to it,” with even a bunch saying, “I know have flipped and like it.” My wife and I have grown to actively like it - to the point that if we were to buy one, we would emphasize it by getting it with the full exterior titanium package. But back to the much bigger issues, this is a superlative video compilation you created for us, as your other videos area. Thanks for being one of the very, VERY best in your field and helping us customers learn and then learn more of what we need to make informed purchasing choices. Keep on ROCKIN’ Kyle!

[@abraxastulammo9940]

4:40 Not induction motors, it uses slip rings to transfer the power being externally excited synchronous motors that do not need permanent magnets with rare earth materials.

[@nafnaf0]

340miles, that is extremely impressive! This is a serious Tesla competitor. Now they just need to make a version that looks decent, and have better road trip chargers in the US. Great review. I wish I would get the B&W on my BMW X5 45e

[@noorghani5053]

Omg I was thinking it’s the 50 not the m60. Wtf that’s amazing by bmw. Idc what people say about the front but honestly this is the best electric luxury suv to buy right now.

[@LearningFast]

Honestly, that is pretty incredible. That range is outstanding. That is a great effort from BMW.

[@craighermle7727]

It's also not the real world. If you can afford ixm60 there's no way in hell you're going to drive it like that. The test Kyle conducted is pretty meaningless. How many steadydrives do you conduct? I just bought a 330xi because I couldn't get an electric car in a reasonable period of time. It's a 4 cyl and all things considered it's a reasonably sprited car. The car is rated 34 highway. I just did a 200 mile trip, all highway, low traffic, and very little speed deviation averaging around 70mph. The calculated MPG displayed on the dash at the end of the trip was in excess of 38 mpg. I put the car in comfort mode which dumbs down the car's throttle response considerably. I'm not sure I believe the calculated mpg, but I can assure you my road trip was simply not real world. It was a 1 in 100 road trip. If you just plunked down $105k on a car, are you really going to drive it like your "grandma" I know I wouldn't.

[@LearningFast]

@@craighermle7727 fuel efficiency totally depends on how the person drives it. Sure if you drive it hard it won’t get good fuel economy. Kyle’s tests are EXTREMELY controlled and repeatable. He does the tests this way so you can compare each car in similar situations.

[@craighermle7727]

@@LearningFast I understand why and what Kyle did, but the average person owning a muscle car will not go out of their way to be as frugal as possible with the throttle. There used to be a group of what I believe was called "hypermilers" that would go to extremes to extend the miles per tank. I'm still waiting for the beta testers to finish their testing, and I'll make my decision then. II've owned BMWS for the most part for the past 30 years. The last one I purchased a 3 weeks ago is beginning to disappoint with build issues and obvious short cuts to reduce cost. Monitoring systems t are malfunctioning after 2000 miles. . I'm not convinced BMW, while presenting a car that finally shows functional elegance, isn't too far beyond beta testing.

[@sbrubak]

The motors are not induction motors. They are externaly excited motors, which adds some additional advantages and disadvantages compared to induction motors. The main disadvantage is that there needs to be a slip ring to apply power to the rotor. (hence externally excited, unlike induction where the rotor current is induced from the stator field. ) The main advantage is that the motor controller can control the rotor magnetic flux density directly by changing the rotor current.

[@sbrubak]

@@skellington2000 , keep in mind that those bear no comparison to brushes in dc motors. An externally excited motor does not need to commutate using the brushes, so the slip rings are smooth and there is no arcing which is what wears the brushes in a dc motor the most .

[@Ficon]

@@skellington2000 We all know the answer. 3.1 years or 37,000 miles.

[@cosettapessa6417]

@@sbrubak and they don’t use rare earth materials right?

[@sbrubak]

@@cosettapessa6417 , correct

[@harunrachman3143]

@@Ficon Ouch!

[@Superman-xr1oh]

This car spanked Tesla in the range category. Impressive for a car this size.

[@brandenflasch]

You’re going to have a blast road tripping this to California (assuming the charging cooperates 😬😅)

[@Shadowed007]

BMW is very efficient, very impressive for a mammoth SUV indeed.

[@joemartino6976]

Tesla did many things right coming out of the gate. That said, their range claims for the various models would tend to be optimistic and I suspect that perception is fairly baked in at this point. BMW seems to have taken a lesson in the best way to manage consumer perceptions and under-promising on range is a smart way to go. Can't wait for my i4 delivery.

[@areitu]

I think it's due to how Tesla does their EPA testing vs everyone else. The EPA drive cycle has 5 tests, but only 2 are required. If a company does the 2 test method, the EPA subtracts 30% from the result. Tesla does the full test to try to get the biggest numbers, while everyone else does 2 tests and subtracts 30% because it's more conservative

[@abraxastulammo9940]

@@areitu Difference is only a few %, not 50 miles.

[@brandenflasch]

Absolutely killer range

[@revanthbade184]

Totally agree that the front end is the only thing I consider ‘ugly’. But damn, what a freaking machine. Easily beat the EPA on highway with huge wheels!! Now that’s the classic example of under promise and over deliver! Well done BMW 👏🏽

[@nox5555]

they are a couple of cars away from making the front work.

[@Hollapopp]

Could you please indicate temperature values in future reviews also in degrees Celsius and consumptions values in metric values for an international audience? Thanks!

[@ger5881]

Absoluut the best comments!!!!!!!! Thanks ever so much , as always I really enjoy your video's!!!!! Superb

[@Chrisabled]

At first, I also found the iX quite ugly. But strangely enough, I actually like it a lot now, I don't find it ugly at all anymore. The oddly shaped steering wheel makes it possible to see the display completely, even if you have the steering wheel set quite low.

[@AR9ify]

The front looks is bad ass 👍

[@Detroit12boi]

Was the windshield cracked

[@sortemout6]

Very good - well done, I hope they start selling in Portugal

[@Charlesbjtown]

Kyle read swift to filth 😂. "Need to be very careful around these guys"

[@electraglider4631]

I like the looks of the iX.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Tks man. Used to think the grill is really beaver face looking. If they are putting that battery in every car..... I want one!

[@dece6170]

Amazing. This is the best EV SUV for sale, you'd be crazy to consider a Model x.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

How about EQS SUV?

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Model X is only good if you want super fast speed.

[@davidbaker9943]

That’s insane! This has me second guessing my r1s order

[@alexlock3176]

I just upgraded from the xdrive50 to an m60 and I have to disagree about it not being a true "m" car. It's 250 extra ft/lb of torque, much better brakes, sport tuned air suspension and rear steering. If you turn traction off in sport mode you can easily break the back end loose around curves and it corners *far* more eargerly than a 6,000lb vehicle has any right to. The only torque-ier EVs I've driven were performance model Teslas and the handling in those isn't even playing the same game.

[@pavpandherfilms]

Great range test! What is the colour of the uX in this video? Is this Sophisto Grey?

[@berthogendoorn2133]

Wow, I just priced up a Canadian M50 with B & O sound, rear steering the whole shebang at $120,000.00 such a steal of deal for such a good road tripping car, way to go BMW! And if I order today I can get it in early July, BMW is serious about their EV's!!!

[@djprojectus]

Looks so good!❤️👍

[@Ficon]

Are you going to officially range-test your e-Tron? I'm routinely seeing 2.5-2.8 mi/kWh in a mixed cycle and 2.9-3.1 mi/kWh in steady-state cruise on the interstate with the base 20" aero wheels. Can't imagine that the very pretty 21s are causing that big of an efficiency drop. e-Tron does reward skill and attention to the environment since it's able to actually coast unlike almost every other EV on the market.

[@zacharyrae1735]

How would you compare audio systems from Etron, Rivian and the BMW?

[@craighermle7727]

I guess you need to spend $105k to get a reasonable sound system. BMW isn't even offering a HK system, an $850 stero option no longer offered as an option, For that matter, lumbar support on the passenger seat on their more "modestly:" priced $54k sedans isn't available. but damn at least I got side collision detection. However, it stopped working after 2k miles, and I'm still waiting to get into the dealership for them to look at. I'm not sure I'd trust BMW with an all-electric vehicle at this point. I'll wait for the 1st round of beta testers, thanks

[@Crazypostman]

Did you ever find the rock impact?

[@winstoncat6785]

What do you think of the Polestar 90% recommendation? They also have tiny buffers. I charge off normal mains each evening when the sun shines and let it run up to 90 - is that okay? I am never sure.

[@joedifrancesco1572]

Very impressive showing by the IX! Can’t wait to see if the Cadillac Lyriq can beat this in the range test or not.

[@AOTanoos22]

Pretty much all Germans can do more than their EPA rating, its a trend by now. Really impressed, so basically the EPA rating should be really realistic on a real life basis.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

EPA *2 = WLTP km ;-)

[@macmanmpls]

This vehicle is beautiful.

[@Mental_Egg]

Tesla absolutely over promises, EPA range on model x is 340+ miles. But it charges to 320 miles and only goes 285 miles. On average WTF

[@grahamwhatling1871]

Isn't it a Bang & Olufsen sound system in the e-tron not Bowers & Wilkins? Although I'm sure both sound excellent. This iX is looking pretty special.

[@PC-vq5ud]

Did you take the high temp reduced air density into your range estimations? Not to mention that you are well above sea level to start with, so again reduced air density. How did State of Charge do with this vehicle at much closer to sea level? BMW can take credit for their conservative range estimations, give customers more.

[@KDR816]

Do you think when it's foggy it consumes significantly more?

[@davidostrander7139]

How would you compare the iX M60 versus the X7 M60i? I know they are very different cars, but what would you choose if it was your money? I would love to know your thoughts as I am about to order one of the two. Thanks!

[@hypermiler3977]

The front is impressive. If it’s too strong you are too weak.

[@billy98102]

oh finally, the perfect response! 👏👏👏👏

[@mcunha81]

Lol, we have eyes,front and wheels are ugly

[@Steve-s3x]

Kyle, great review! I am very surprised with the highway mileage you were able to get with the iX M60. In reality, most people don't drive on the freeway every day for the entire charge. The majority of people drive in the city with all the stop-and-go, uphill, downhill, either the A/C or the heater is on, etc.. Do you happen to have the realistic everyday city mileage available?

[@JookerSK]

I think you have summer tires on those wheels and that will make a nice difference .. I don´t think any all season tires will have a better rolling efficiency than a summer tire.

[@mathieusturkenboom]

A/S have better rolling Resistance. Just look at the model 3 primacy mxm4. summers are usually stickier so more grip=resistance

[@omarlynn2992]

3 days ago I traded in my MYP for the iX M60. I can’t stop looking for reasons to drive it!

[@MegaMoskin]

Hay. Can you add km/h on post-production somewhere in the corner

[@rumhave9632]

Munro is pretty impressed with this unit too.

[@maybenz9394]

A dealer has a demo iX 50 and let me take it for a ride for almost the whole day. Absolutely love the car, one of the best car driven ever. Ride really good, smooth better than my G12 7 series. I was amazed by the iX. Was thinking of ordering the 50 or the M60. For fully loaded car price difference of the 50 and M60 is around 10k. So I am torn. lol Just wondering if the ride quality on the 50 and M60 any difference? I know BMW M tune the suspension on the M60. On the 50 the car was equip with the harman kardon sound system and it sound amazing. Do you think the bowels and wilkins has huge difference? and worth the extra cost $4000? I can't wait to drive the i7. Seriously BMW make the best electric car in term of ride quality, build quality and overall. drove Tesla, Lucid, Mercedes EQ and Audi Etron. BMW iX is the one. Thank for the review Kyle!

[@updlate4756]

In the US, they removed the Bowers and Wilkins sound system option in the m50; but I think it comes standard in the M60. Personally I'd save the $15k and get a decked out M50 with the blue microfiber seats. It's $25k cheaper than the base model X; so I don't know how anyone could justify buying the Tesla over this unless they absolutely must have 3 rows of seats or are a Tesla shareholder.

[@ericaschner3283]

Yeah, was on the fence about spending that much to get the B&W and then BMW made my decision for me. 🤣

[@doctor_who1]

how many miles reduction if hilly + winter + 70mph? thanks. i don't plan to use this only in the summer and my area is hilly

[@c.a.nixiii4650]

I describe the front as an Ex large George Foreman "grill" opened up and glued to the front! FUGly!

[@kevinweber5129]

Do these cars have anything like Sentry mode?

[@CryptoJoeTrading]

Great video Kyle

[@stephenhawkyns9209]

The big problem is the storage space. It has none. I had one on pre order and when the dealer got a test model I went and saw it. Loved it, but it seems small on the inside. Came back with my fam of 3 typical baggage load and could not get it all in. Cancelled the order. as much as I loved the car it needs to be able to carry stuff to be a suv.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

IX1 will have the same storage space. 😳

[@Bmadd67]

Hey, noticed you were listening to Dark Side Of The Moon. Check out Dub Side of the Moon by Easy Star All Stars. Reggae version of the whole album. Awesome!

[@timgurr1876]

Good review. Did you find where the rock hit? Are you going to present a battery charge curve? One thing you neglected in “$$$Price”. BMW’s tend to be more highly priced (considering the quality and features). What about towing capacity? Thanks.

[@patrickpps]

There is going to be and XM. 740 HP. V8 HYBRID. You can order in on September 27th. YOU'RE WELCOME.

[@tggraham3321]

Would love to see this test on the Lucids claim of 500 miles. Great content! love your videos

[@JV-pi1gc]

Is the m60 worth it over the xdrive50?

[@TecnamTwin]

BMW is doing something right. Seems this is superior to the Model X in range, comfort & luxury, but it’s not a three row which is a bummer. Too bad they aren’t building enough of them for demand.

[@venom5809]

This thing has great range, well done BMW. Looks matter for me for the cars, not so much for things like SUVs.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Now imagine if the motors were actually permanent magnets! It would have even been better

[@adamchoi8136]

This car is growing on me. If it depreciates like a bmw normally does it might be a great purchase once used cars prices calm down. Great efficiency and range.

[@justinstewart3248]

I just saw one with 1300 miles for $69,000

[@aaaranb]

Are you going to range text the xDrive50?

[@Smidge204]

The most important tidbit of information in this video: Monophobia by deadmau5

[@christopherseward5418]

How doesn’t it have a frunk?!?!?!

[@forumtyish]

Sadly, there is no room under the hood. It's all taken up by mechanical bits that other EVs found better places to tuck away. I hope BMW's Neue Klasse platform due in 2025 actually delivers on the promise of a dedicated EV platform.

[@seanplace8192]

Maybe the EPA testers expected BMW drivers to drive way more aggressively, so they were very cynically with their range estimates?

[@craighermle7727]

Sorry, I think this max range thing is cool, but if you own a car/suv with that type of power, I sincerely doubt you'll drive it like Kyle consistently. Beyond that, if you can afford $105k for a car are you really going to give a damn about MPG, I just sold an x1 m35i that was a hoot to drive in a straight line, butI thought it had a lot of problems so I dumped it. I can assure you though that I consistently used as many of the 305 hp as I could and suffered the obvious consequences

[@Wised1000]

In fact no The reason is German automakers have opted to derate their cars to avoid overpromising and underdelivering. It also is a better overall estimate since the winter loss will seem that much smaller.

[@joeb4294]

It seems like the i4 and the i7 are compromised Frankenstein cars built on an ICE platform while the iX is the only true ground up EV available from BMW today - and, unsurprisingly, the iX seems to be the most impressive of the three by far. I look forward to seeing more ground up EVs from BMW.

[@tobias_k01]

Not quite, even the i4 has been convincingly efficient in many tests.

[@joeb4294]

@@tobias_k01 True, I'm probably being too harsh to the i4 and i7 - they still benefit from BMW's latest drivetrain technology. But I still think that the iX benefits a little bit more, and I look forward to more ground up EVs from BMW.

[@gordoncrichton7657]

You killed it with 400volt battery

[@brandenflasch]

Time to range test a Model X Plaid or LR for comparison

[@roboticvenom1935]

the fact this IX with the way better interior and sound system is performing like a model X(costs more) in range is crazy! And this is a gasoline x EV chassis, pathetic! Tesla is getting beat and they have full dedicated 10 year EV platform LMFAO

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@roboticvenom1935 How is Tesla getting beat? The Model X has 3 rows and is in a price category of its own. Considering the stupid high demand for Teslas, all I see is BMW still losing. The IX is a solid car, but it's design inside and out is atrocious. Your average KIA/Hyundai looks far better and more interesting. So is Tesla really losing out? Nah, BMWs are losing their curb appeal and sales numbers compared to Tesla clearly outline that lol

[@hotrod182]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 Tesla is getting beat in exclusivity and desirability, quality, quietness, range, and luxury. Car Wow (7M Subcribers) did a survey on what looked better between the Etron, Mercedies, ix, and Model X SUVs. The ix beat the Model X (dead last place) 4:1 in the poll of what looked better. Looks like you might have some Tesla blinders on? Check out an ix in red leather interior, much better than any Tesla. I for one would have no desire to be driving a Camry common Tesla. BMW has long waiting lists, but has never been about beating the production numbers of Tesla, thank goodness.

[@officialyasir]

@@roboticvenom1935 I thought iX was a dedicated EV platform and the BMW i4 was a modified 4 series?

[@yvesvandenbroek6055]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 I traded my Model X performance 2020 model for an iX50, could not stand all the little quirks … the iX50 is even more efficient, even with the 20 inch wheels on the MX, my iX has the 22 inch … it’s quite, has Carplay, real 360 camera, no phantom breaking, cross traffic exit warning … the list is long … If space is important the MX is the better choice, but that is about it (SC network is open to none Tesla’s in EU)

[@jayman4566]

It would be interesting to see what the car would do on roads with little climb and at a speed of say 55 mph. Could it get over 400 miles? As much as I like the 70mph runs there are a ton of places in the USA where 55 means 55 and 60mph gets you a ticket and 65 or 70 might get you arrested for reckless driving.

[@wmoID]

What happen to the rock impact?

[@rickdiego5]

You are a great speaker. The one thing I request is to give up the boom boom boom every time you push a button.

[@danielbood9763]

Someone needs to explain this to me….for the past century, cars had front grills for radiator cooling. This car has the same, though for a different function, including paying homage to its manufacturer’s past, and now it’s considered ugly? Huh? What?

[@ladonnalewis4296]

I think the front is growing on me...

[@d.e.7467]

I'm mystified that someone hasn't created an after market front end cosmetic correction for that BMW mistake. Almost nobody likes it. Only a few tolerate it.

[@cosettapessa6417]

For real. Barf inducing.

[@megaroeny]

Do you not like the joystick control more? Seems annoying to reach around like that. Beautiful car!

[@markuserbeldinger9674]

Great video as always. That 77kW is the total energy recuperated since factory….sorry should had waited for the end.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

*kWh

[@PrincessTS01]

i have almost no interest in this SUV, but i do love the coupe version i4 m50

[@charliebrockway166]

I know you go to great lengths for accuracy adjusting speed by 1 mph. Should you not also adjust the odometer a corresponding amount - 1.4% in this case? Personally I think there are enough variables that your results are plenty accurate. Instead of 339 perhaps the more accurate range on the test is 335. Food for thought.

[@andykphoto]

The lane changes are probably within 5 seconds, as I believe that is a requirement for the German market.

[@dontrushtohate]

I just did a test drive of iX M60 and the throttle tuning must have been an issue on your car only, perhaps one of those BMW ghost things. My tester was as smooth as a Tesla, and the Regen was more pleasant than Tesla

[@willteeyang915]

did i hear that right? $43 to charge? thats not much cheaper than filling up a regular gas gallon tank. ive always thought EV charging is less than $20

[@ericaschner3283]

Well, that's 12.6¢ per mile. At $3.50/gallon, you'd need to get 28mpg to break even. At $4/g, you'd need 32mpg. The x5 (closest ICE comparison) gets 13mpg city and 18 highway. To go 340 miles on the highway you'd need 19 gallons, or $76 at $4/g. Orrrr you could charge at home for much less. In CO average is about 13¢/kWh so about $13.60 to fully charge. Orrrr you could get solar panels and after initial cost your fill up price is $0.

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

You need to do those tests in winter while snowing and in freezing temp.

[@MultipleScale]

Curiously the EPA ranges for the 2024 models differ from earlier years and do not depend on wheel size. Specifically the 2024 EPA ranges are 307 miles for the xDrive50 and 296 miles for the M60. So almost the same range, but still well below the 339 miles Kyle obtained in the 2023 M60. Interesting now would be a side by side range test with both 2024 models. How about it Kyle! :)

[@davidramez6219]

The lack of a frunk is a negative for me.

[@cartiercameronj9247]

Wow and you accidentally left the passenger vented seat on, which I noticed in other iXs that for some reason it turns the passenger vented seat on even if no one is in it

[@Maceyee1]

Great car but those dash board dazzly bits will catch a driver out. If have to 3d print a cover

[@ericaschner3283]

You can't see them. The phone camera has a wider wavelength range than the human eye and picks up IR a lot. You can test this by opening up your cell phones camera and flashing your TV remote at it.

[@Liza-ks9gx]

Good drive

[@pjs12464]

Kyle- I’m looking at a Taycan and the dealer told me that if I let the battery die, I have to buy a whole new battery unit for around $40k. Is this true?!?

[@fenceman53]

BMV incredible range

[@itekani]

With this efficiency, who needs 105kWh? I would easily choose the cheaper iX40 if I was in the market for this kind of car.

[@seacow2001]

I prefer a big battery but don't need all that horse power. If I can get the hp of the 40 and 100kwh battery, that is the killer affordable ev from bmw.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

IX40 can also pull 2.5 tons.

[@ericaschner3283]

Americans who don't live on the coasts and can easily drive 250+ miles between cities.

[@itekani]

@@ericaschner3283 250+ miles without any break?

[@ericaschner3283]

@@itekani Yeah. From my house to my parents house is 240 miles. I do that trip several times a year without stopping.

[@galax64]

Beautiful Beawer BMW. Add 2 white vinyl pieces under fron2 mask, as 2 teehts