BMW iX xDrive40 shopping trip to Svinesund

[@pjjjv]

The xDrive40 is the better choice between the three iX versions for sustainability and economy. You're not hauling a bigger battery around and you're not paying for it. I love how you can get the air suspension and integral active steering as options. That leaves the difference with xDrive50 only the battery and the higher current to the rear motor, while the price for that upgrade is big. Should've tried the default 20"inch wheels. The extra range they get you is about 5% or 15km. Also the air suspension lowers the car at highway speeds, for an extra range gain. And some of the climate options (radiant heating and seat ventilation) will save some more energy. Not sure what the sport package (not setting) does to range. On paper charging speed is in absolute terms slower than xDrive50, but relatively you fill it up in the same time. Curious if that theoretical number is really gating in practice. Can you compare charging speed with the xDrive50? Any chance you could try Android Auto, also on the heads-up? How about locking with your phone (UWB)? How are the Harman-Kardon speakers? Thanks for reviewing again!

[@ufarlig]

Bjørn is a time traveler shopping during pinse-weekend a week early

[@nilsen39]

He totally confused me!

[@ufarlig]

@@nilsen39 same! Had to check if the video was a year old but that didn’t make any sense

[@xmtxx]

I usually don't watch the middle of those videos. I watched this all, just for the music. :) It don't know why, it felt very entertaining. Keep up the good work!

[@hdistmein3508]

The background music 🎵 is 👍🏻

[@toreb7692]

If you are sunnmøring... I laughed :D By the way, got my iX40 last week. Couldn't be happier about it (unless it was an iX50)

[@perjottosson]

Great vid, awesome music, apart from bad parking, hugging the left lane, I did not see you use the blinker even once, just like a true BMW driver, or maybe this car was not equipped with the blinker package

[@herbertpalmetshofer325]

The Music reminds me on old Bud Spencer Movies 😂

[@do4bmw]

@bjornnyland just fyi ... BYD ATTO3 also not working with V3 , just with V2 Supercharger

[@lucas7793]

Tried a V3 supercharger with my Mach-E, didn't work but seems the supercharger was kaputt. Another stall worked, for 0,71€/kWh that's pretty bad. Ionity worked flawlessly with Plug&Charge for 0,31€/kWh. No need to fiddle around with an app.

[@arthemis1039]

Cries in French Ionity with minute based prices

[@Likr666]

31 Ct/kWh ist sponsored by Ford for one year. Then you have to pay a monthly fee or regular price of Ionity. With monthly fee you can reduce price at SuC, too.

[@TommyBoay]

@@Likr666 correct but plans are far more interesting than Tesla’s when your manufacturer is part of the Ionity consortium.

[@lucas7793]

@@Likr666 That's true, but the Ionity membership with ford should cost around 10€/month and reduces to 31ct/kWh. Tesla membership cost 13€/month and reduces to ~53ct/kWh. Ford seems to have the better deal.

[@TillGroos]

Good to see you got your membership for the NLLHC, finally

[@rolfsrolfs]

Tip: torkey is not food graded paper. But first price paper is! Look for glass and fork!

[@bjornnyland]

I'm not using Torkey for food.

[@Tedez_the_great]

I drove the iX40 not long ago (fully charged event) and it became my number 1 car 😍 (ix50 is the desired model). Now just trying to figure out the funds for it 😂

[@TommyBoay]

You should test the iX 60 if you don’t like the crystal finish. They apply a (much nicer) black finish to that model.

[@leeebbrell9]

can you test a normal i4 edrive40 not the m50 please

[@apocrypth]

briliant music joke choice! :)

[@ndc5544p]

that navigation system is choppier than ChopChop

[@martinb932]

The charging failure with the red blinking is interesting. I have exactly the same with our BMW i3. Could it be a communication error? Also that you tested a v2 and that this one works is interesting, does anyone know if the chargers in Verviers (Belgium) are v2?😁

[@eventhusiast17]

Me to. Never worked with my e208.. tried different ones through the Netherlands but might be all V3.

[@TommyBoay]

Yes, they are partially v2s. I just heard from someone that he managed to charge his IONIQ5 at Verviers on v2 stales.

[@cuisleproperties6351]

To unlock the charge port just open a door by hand.

[@nevada3602]

Excellent choice of music!😎😂😂😂

[@linnsoltwedel]

What?! Pinse now? I thought it was next week.

[@mseather1337]

actually love this car, but will not buy it when it has this laggy old 90s screen..

[@darthrevan9144]

In july they will make a Software update to speed it up

[@tigers123123]

The UI looks like my old BMW e92 from 2011 :D

[@Zedus-rl9hp]

I'm struggling with the exterior design. The front is quite jagged, the side view is contourless and the rear somehow combines both

[@pumpuppthevolume]

wait how did u unlock the port

[@criibz]

Hi Bjørn, i own a iX40 and want an app to see my charging speed while im away from the car. Do you (or someone else) know if there is any app to see this? I usually charge at iONITY.

[@garytheobald9538]

What do you think is the best ix colour?

[@nettlesoup]

People always comment that you just hold down the button on the Supercharger plug handle and it will stop the charge, even if the Tesla is locked. Does this not work for non-Tesla cars?

[@apb1236]

Those maps look like the ones from my old E60. What version of IDrive is this supposed to be?

[@luisfernandes4145]

Nice music choice... 😁👍

[@Benjamin-tn5hs]

@bjørn When Videos with MYP from Giga Berlin coming?

[@bjornnyland]

I have no idea.

[@tommyovesen]

Not pinse weekend yet :)

[@reneotter]

Hello Bjorn, can you also do a test of the Renault Megane E tech? I am especially interested in the range in cold conditions, and charging speed.

[@bjornnyland]

Of course. Once it's ready.

[@krip77krip]

Snappy 🤷‍♂️ Feels really sluggish when you zoom in and out!

[@Dvokrilac]

i think Bjørn was sarcastic here, its horrendous for a car that costs so much.

[@karlitono]

Once you move try Charlottenberg 😊

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

I like it. It's different and looks futuristic. Storm trooper 🤘

[@MMSaabChannel]

Wooooohaaa schoko-bananen! 😍 Thai cubes are the shieet!!! Favorite 😍

[@simonhad1223]

Bjorn... Firstly good to see you with your gorgeous Isabel. Wait till she starts walking and run... Then the fun will start when you go to supermarket. I have twins almost 2 years old.. Dont want to tell you how hard it is. This car is a massive just as its price. Any reviews will come soon for a budget EVs. We are in uk not as reach. I will be getting MG ZS EV long range in about a month. Wondering if you are planning to review this car as it has lots on interests.

[@tacosalaten3677]

He tested the MG 2 years ago and one in Thailand 4 months ago. i know the car has had a facelift since then which he hasn't tested yet. don't know how much of the battery and tech has changed. but if it hasn't changed much i doubt he will prioritise this car. However i'm not him so idk really

[@TommyBoay]

Hi Simon. I drive a ZS EV daily. It is a fine car for the price but don’t expect too much at highway speed. If you have more precise questions, let me know.

[@simonhad1223]

@@TommyBoay thank you Thomas for your message. Is it very noisy on the high way? How about the ride? Some reviews says you can feel all the ramp and path holes, so say its cruise softly over them.

[@TommyBoay]

@@simonhad1223 As long as you keep it at 110 km/h max, it remains comfy and silent. Some might find it a bit too jumpy but, coming from a Volvo XC60, I find it good - in line with what one should expect from SUVs in my opinion. Wind noise is also very good up to that speed but a bit on the noisy side beyond. At 110, the car will take around 20kwh/100kms on dry conditions making it possible to get 250-300 kms between charging laps with the 70kwh pack. I made some 500kms trips without anything to complain about : Seats are also doing a fine job and you will feel safe for sure. The biggest defects on the car : Absence of heat pump making the consumption skyrocket in winter conditions (got up to 30kwh/100 at 110km/h). The drivetrain lacks precision and grip as soon as you go into dynamic / sporty driving. The infotainment system is rubbish - Apple car saves the day but expect some crashes every now and then. The lack of Ionity membership makes the fast charging pricey.

[@simonhad1223]

@@TommyBoay Thank you very much for taking a time and give lots of details...I think I should keep my expectation bit low specially with the relatively low was keen more for Kona electric, but it is much pricier. I will update you once I will receive the car and drive it for a while, I will be using it just to travel to work and back (120km a day). for how long you had this car?

[@londonwestman1]

So how did you release the car when it flashed orange and wouldn't let go? Seems exactly the same as I my i3 despite all those years of development. (For me it seems to give up and finally let go after 2 or 3 minutes. Not really a scientific solution.)

[@bjornnyland]

Just wait.

[@ralfn5075]

The front looks like the pigs from Angry Birds.

[@davids4696]

Great review as usual, very informative. Just a shame about the supermarket music!

[@kingeshan6292]

I saw him yestoday

[@californiamicke9527]

👍👍👍

[@kelvynbettridge]

It looks better around the back however I could not live with the front end. It’s an embarrassment.

[@theagentsmith]

I suppose you are eating all that frozen food in a matter of a couple of days after a 120km trip 😁

[@tomrobinson4781]

Aye! Lovely

[@firstnordic]

Björn great video BUT change the music its terrible!

[@bjornnyland]

If you actually read the comments you will see that lots of people loved the music.

[@outdoorolli5754]

BMW i4 40 would be more interesting to be tested. Can it go 500 km?

[@cuisleproperties6351]

I find it works really well. So I know I wouldn’t not buy it on that account.

[@jollyjohn6403]

That kidney should be in body color. Dont you think?

[@jmtm-d1q]

My god it’s ugly… what is up with bmw design division? Ever since their new 4 series… just shocking

[@GeekHighquality]

hi did you stream irl on twitch one day ? it should be fun with the react vewier in live

[@cordkretzschmar5693]

BMW Driver = bad Guy?

[@morrisg]

Can a BMW iX xDrive40 go for 150 miles without recharging? Yes, and still have 15% charge left. That's about 376 wh/mile. Color me Underwhelmed.

[@maeguk1]

I'm shocked how ultra ugly this is in real.

[@Nestle245]

This vehicle looks hideous in white. Seems like dark colors look best because of that ridiculous beaver grill.

[@chrhelm]

That music is shieeet!

[@73henny]

Dear god it is ugly.

[@erdnussflip3439]

This infotainment system is a joke. BMW still stuck in 2005.

[@zilboubmalyzayatsky5466]

Omfg is so slow interface and fukkiing laggy interface ohhh my iPad 1 is Better lol

[@pip5461]

If you have problems charging, then the inexperienced traveler has no chance... I nearly managed to understand you this time... Your inter-mixing of languages and odd sounds is comical but hard to follow.

[@jariollila]

In addition to my mother language I studied three foreign languages at school: English, Swedish (which is close to Norwegian) and German. It's a good mix to understand Björn ;-).

[@ObserverDingue]

@@bluebikerathar Helga 🙂

[@traveldavid6085]

I've got a nipple on the right I've got a nipple on the left

[@ev.c6]

Boomers will buy this car as if it’s a bargain. Little do they know they’re getting ripped, specially with that inefficiency and lack of tech compared to a Tesla.