Hello Again From Germany! Renting An Electric BMW iX From Sixt & Covering Some Distance

[@scottcody8795]

2 months of ownership with IX M60. The build quality is unreal, and the performance and efficiency, I don’t think I’ll ever own another car.

[@richardh3587]

I rented an iX 40 from Sixt in Italy back in June. Wasn’t intentional but it was pretty clear that no one else wanted the car. Turned out to be a great car and I lucked out with hotels that actually had EV charging

[@HenryLoenwind]

For Germany: - blinking when entering roundabout: not allowed - blinking when exiting roundabout: required - rear fog light: only allowed when visibility is below 50m due to fog (note that at that visibility, you're not allowed to drive faster than 50 kph, i.e. stopping distance needs to be below visibility range at any time) - front fog lights: allowed for any kind of limited visibility

[@robb5828]

I like how this guy jumps from US to EU like it's a sunday

[@jaymontange8260]

To replace the glass roof on that vehicle $20,000 Not a joke. Mach-e $4,800. Deep pockets for glass replacement.

[@paulb1951]

@@jaymontange8260don’t you have insurance where you live? AU $1700 for a headlight on my Mazda, car parts are expensive.

[@doomsday9973]

It’s ridiculous, can’t imagine the cost there. Or how he affords 500k + worth of cars with less than 200k subs. There are auto you tube channels with millions of subs that don’t have the fleet or travel like he does

[@rickvoit7310]

Kyle SMART move to connect with Sixt! I have rented from them for years and don’t go anywhere else because they’re big, reliable, nice and most of all are cool car people. As an American, let them know that you don’t want automatic transmission and watch them smile. They will be great partners for your channel, you definitely found a fit.

[@astrohgamingZero]

Had a terrible experience with Sixt Orlando,FL, don’t recommend at all. Have a breakdown, they’re only at a few airports. The claims dept was like a debt collection agency. BBB Sixt 1.0/5 overall company or yelp Orlando FL 1/5 reviews are terrible for them too. Free cars for reviews yeah, good for him though.

[@LouRaX]

REAR FOG Light in GERMANY is only allowed when the View Distance is below 50 Meters and if you ENABLE Rear Fog Light the MAX ALLOWED Speed ist 50 km/h.... So if you floor it at Autobahn Speeds your are up to a very very big FINE

[@KyleConner]

This is the most German comment I’ve ever read!

[@LouRaX]

@@KyleConner if you go 130 with rear fog light that is like 3 months driving ban... thats not something minor its the same fines if there would be a 50 sign /// the front fog light has no speed restrictions there just needs to be rain or fog

[@xwolpertinger]

​@@LouRaX uhm...the improper use of the rear fog light (without endangering anybody) carries a hefty fine of... 20€. Heck, even if it causes an accident it is like 35€

[@alanhold2468]

@@LouRaXfunny that's what you sort of expect from Germany. What with all the gas chamber thing

[@vidpetrovic8907]

I was so concerned when he turned on the fog light, since I was thinking exactly that. I thought that the rules are not the same in Germany, but yeah, they are...

[@rotegummibaerchen]

Hi Kyle - welcome back to Germany. Enjoy your time and thanks for choosing the BMW ..AND thanks for your comments on signalling ;-) ..too many people (not only from US :) don't know how to signal correctly. In Germany, signal at the exit, only. If you signal going into the roundabout would mean taking the first exit out again.

[@benelliotschmitz7070]

We don’t have to signal when going in, only when going out :)

[@Gazer75]

@10:06 Not 100% sure, but I don't think you have to signal left if you go more than 180 around one in Norway, but you are taught these days to do it as it helps flow. Basically easier for people in front to see the left side signal on many cars. You still blink right as you exit as soon as you are past the last exit before yours. A roundabout is basically just a one way road going in a circle anyway :)

[@PaulCanters]

Adaptive regeneration is the best , it will “coast” when there’s nobody before you and you not reach a junction , it will use full regeneration in city environment or when brake (I have more than 60000 km in 18 months and brakes are still as new

[@alanwilson7792]

Just a warning to check your tires when you pick up your rental from Sixt. After some leisurely kms mixed highway and town/city driving in Germany & Austria I noticed that one of the tireas was dangerously bulging on the inside wall - difficult to spot when you pick it up - anyhow, after replacing the vehicle they dinged me for the tire. There's no way it was down to me, so for that reason I have avoided Sixt since then. In addition to the usual photos, make sure you roll the car forward 1/2 a rotation on the wheels so you can check them all round before driving off.

[@dougowt]

Great to see you back in Europe. I enjoy getting your views on the situation here and your level of knowledge and enthusiasm is addictive. I notice you mentioned the B class and that we may be seeing one on the channel soon. I found the video when you took the Leaf in for repair, the guys knowledge on the RAV4s, B class EVs was very interesting. I hope the acquisition of the electric drive B class will mean we get more of that techie content. Plus I'd be interested to get more of your thoughts/info on chargers that cannot be used by us foreigners. ie what to avoid when travelling around the EU. I'm currently in southern Italy and brought my Model S with me from the UK. I've only not used superchargers twice since setting off 3+ weeks ago. I had to download the enel X way app before I could use their charger in the town square, a double header 11kW no less. But it has worked okay and I can walk a few minutes home, so the speed is not a problem. I bought as an emergency backup, a 3 phase extension lead and Schucko and Italian plug adaptors that plug into the Tesla UMC GEN1 and GEN2. The great quality and reasonable cost makes them a great piece of backup kit xavelec.co.uk. Check them out. This is getting a very long post now, but can I just say, I'm worried about the camera and bracket on the drivers window being right next to your head. If its at all possible to mount it elsewhere to get the shots you need? PPS That wasn't fog! 😁

[@Sandmonmsn]

You should come to the uk and have a look at Gridserve's Electric Forecourt in Braintree. IMO there are more ammenities than you've seen so far. Theyre starting to open more of them across the UK now.

[@cosmicpop]

There are a few Electric Forecourts now, but yeah Kyle should definitely come to the UK.

[@CLRTWT]

As a 2x Model 3 owner in CA, I am renting a Model Y from Sixt in Berlin later this month, dropping it off in Munich. Super excited.

[@noorghani5053]

Sixt is a great rental company. Never had an issue and always use them.

[@mullermeister]

Rented an EQS 450+ from sixt in Hamburg. Amazing car and awesome experience from Sixt.

[@benelliotschmitz7070]

Greetings from Germany 😊

[@RoamingNorway]

Norway, signaling into the roundabout when going left in a roundabout. Always signaling out.

[@SvenLaudel]

This is what it should be everwhere in the world. Seen this in New Zealand, Denmark and Sweden too.

[@bobmac1970]

Hey Kyle, what are your thoughts on the European charge grid compared to the US. I've been saying that if the US had a grid like here in Germany, EV sales would easily double

[@desmoheli]

Tesla has activated the Speed Sign recognition in certain European countries. Germany is one of them, Austria for example not. But as all Tesla Software it is still pretty shaky and unfortunately they often overwrite the recognized Speed Sign with the crappy database from the Navigation Maps.

[@firehog]

In Sweden, entering a roundabout, signal right if you are exiting next exit, signal right if you are exiting the third exit, always signal on exit. Fog lights are not permitted with any other lights.

[@ger5881]

Another good one!!! Thanks

[@abraxastulammo9940]

You should check if your US credit card works at the Aral pulse chargers (alpitronic) with cc terminal!

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

I have driven the white EQS just last month - yes with winter tires that's why they are weirdly small Will pickup another iX at Sixt as well right now. The world is small....

[@mikeporet5655]

Technically speaking you have to signal on exit in the US too! (NOBODY does that, though)

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Abc - always blinkerfluid conservation 😊

[@stevenichols4639]

I always do. Americans have no idea how roundabouts work so I help them as much as possible.

[@mikoske]

Glad to se you back in Europe! I'm most interested in lower price EV tests, MG4, BYD Dolphin, Seal, Atto. Also Citroën seems to be releasing sub 25k car e C3.

[@madmax1631]

I’m happy about the bmw reviews keep them up

[@TheWellingtonExperience]

Love BMW EVs. Kyle - would love to see you in an iX3 , which we don’t get here in the states.

[@patrick7228]

For rentals, I think some type of required 10-15 minute video watch in order to rent an ev. Video would show apps needed, how to charge, etc. To not have to watch the video you have to check a box saying you are familiar with ev's and don't require instruction.

[@andersolinbechmann775]

In Sweden you are not legally obliged to use blinkers going into a roundabout but you are legally obliged to use blinkers leaving the roundabout.

[@BrentMcCracken]

I hope you see my message while you are still there. Iam travelling to Germany and plan to rent a BMW IX40 from SIXT and it would be nice to see one of theirs to know what the spec is like. Also, I'm surprised to see all the types of electric cars SIXT have there but I don't see most of them when booking online.

[@vpr5555]

You defiantly need to get the ORA Funky Cat on the channel at some point. The iX is so ugly from the front, but impressive in almost every other way. Always nice to see you in Germany, but would be fun to see you in some other countries in Europe as well.

[@slijkhuis]

Picking up a Model Y LR/Performance in Amsterdam with Sixt in February. Seems I do get access to the Tesla app, requested this specifically. However the app now shows Model 3 LR. Complained as this is not ‘similar’. Trunkspace is less than half. So they ensured I will get the same size EV if not the Model Y. Did you get access to the BMW with your phone btw?

[@steffenkirsamer4688]

Welcome to Germany. My lovley Brand BMW great you have fun

[@RunnerWil]

thank you, i just learned from you how to tell if its the car or the charger. The EA network in my area is trash lol I have complained but nada.

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot5869]

We need companies like sixt to provide renters from foreign lands with some type of charging activation card tied to the rental!

[@richardbatschmann1901]

Why does it have 2 Swiss highway stickers ?

[@Hhehxheydhhxye336]

The top one is a Swiss vignette, the bottom one is a German emissions sticker that you need when entering the centers of a few large cities.

[@green_technician]

​@@Hhehxheydhhxye336look again :^) there are indeed 2 vignettes

[@Hhehxheydhhxye336]

@@green_technician Ah, didn't notice the one in the middle! Maybe it's for a different year or for a shorter duration.

[@marcmeyer7632]

@@Hhehxheydhhxye336 nope, different year different color, and there is only the 40 CHF one :) Living in Swizziland.

[@fineartz99]

Compellingly commendable.

[@CedricLafaix]

I believe the Highway assistant Kyle was trying to use only functions when you have connected your Driver Profile.

[@jerryb9113]

Why don’t you use it Sixt app for charging?

[@Evphonehome]

One question I have with EV rentals is: do you also receive a charging card? Cause as you say, as a foreigner it’s difficult to get a charging card that works in the country you’re travelling. And how would the payment then work?

[@holl0r]

You can signal before you enter the roundabout if you take the first exit. You don't signal if you stay in the roundabout.

[@HenryLoenwind]

I would not recommend that. People will have no way of knowing if you signal for the first exit or for entering, i.e. you're blocking everyone who can see you from entering the roundabout even if you don't intend to drive their way.

[@mannyman4103]

Please review the new 2024 iX 50 with the Highway Assistant, I think that'll be a great car to review with some nice hands-free features.

[@Twenty1035]

Kyle - You need to drive the BYD Atto 3 at some point. Would be keen to hear your review of this car! In Australia, the BYD Atto 3 is the 3rd highest selling EV, behind the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3.

[@LouRaX]

it charges slow...

[@scottwilson2859]

Kyle, if you get a chance, I would like to see more urban charging and the solutions people have come up with for charging on-street parked EVsin urban neighborhoods.

[@mosbys7062]

always have used Sixt when needing a car in Europe. Usually better price than my corporate discount

[@LeoricRozen]

You only signal into a roundabout if you're going out the first exit. Not if you're going further to the 2nd or other exits.

[@seanstewart285]

Can the Sixt partnership be used to demonstrate high-speed handling of other vehicles? For example, I'm interested specifically in the sustained high-speed driving differences between the i7x60 and the M70.

[@madmax1631]

huge power difference that the m70 gives and its more sportier the suspension is tuned better and i heard it does 0-60 in 3.3 seconds which is fucking insane for a car that big and luxurious

[@DrEarbuds]

this was fun ! you picked the est car they had

[@keving1662]

I've never seen an Ora Funky Cat before. I thought Kyle was mispronouncing the name, because I thought there was no way it was called "Funky Cat". That's a really interesting-looking mix of Mini, Alfa, and Fiat. Hope it comes to the US.

[@David34981]

Please also test the new NIO EL6!!!

[@CG-rd8cy]

Have fun by testing the new Porsche.

[@NicoSchurr]

Damn, Vanessa should've told me you guys were meeting up. Would've loved to nerd out a little with you

[@oleterje7209]

Can you do a road trip to Prague? Beautiful city 😊

[@mcrkon]

Kyle, you’ve come a long way from reviewing your aunt’s ID.4….😊

[@adamchoi8136]

For such a large vehicle that thing moves fast. Not sure outofspecdave would be traveling at those speeds. He usually gets max efficiency.

[@mondogomez5]

Do you know when you see signs in a different language with your iPhone. You can pointed at the sign and it translates it to English.

[@waltervandera9922]

Hello Kyle, I drive the iX drive50 myself. Also all options on the car. Truly love the car. There is one big issue. If you drive roughly 1500km or more you will hit restrictions on the chargingspeed. no more 195kW, instead you get 140kW (this is the start of the trottling) and on the next charging sessions you only get 106 kW till 43%. From there it is only 45kW. If you have time try it out. For me this is unexeptable for a car of 140K€. What do you think. Any change to test and make a video out of it (you can use my car if you want).

[@abraxastulammo9940]

When will it reset?

[@jeppewerring]

@@abraxastulammo9940from what I have seen there's 24H reset.

[@waltervandera9922]

@@abraxastulammo9940hard to tell. I have driven it twice really ling distance. Onces 3 days and 3800km. And once 2700km in about 26-29 hours. Both times it started after 5-6 charges or about 1500km. After the trips I charged on AC. Didn’t charged DC for a few days. My assumption is it will take a day to reset, but that is based on Bjorn Nyland comments when driving the i4 with similar issues. I think i4, i5, i7 and iX have the same problems. Similar battery packs, sjmilar peak charging speeds and charging times.

[@heidl83]

Had a similar situation with an ix40 after 4 consecutive fast charges. Also could reproduce the same after hammering for about 100 km. So seems to be a thermal issue. If the M60 really cannot go 250 permanently as Kyle experienced that would be embarrassing.

[@LouRaX]

​@@abraxastulammo9940 when the battery temp gets down to a normal level

[@JamesRussoMillas]

Hey Kyle, how much per day was it to rent something like this?

[@David-qs5ii]

It's a BMW, indicators are not expected!

[@realnicksutton]

Why do you think that convenience store closed? Are they not getting enough vehicle traffic maybe?

[@HenryLoenwind]

Most likely, yes. Those stores are usually rented out to an independent operator. If they calculated with gas station throughput (and the size of the old store suggests that they did), their calculation was way off. Now that the station operator has actual numbers, I expect another store operator to rent that space soon. They'll probably cut the space in half to save costs (in rent, furnishing, stock and operation).

[@skorpion1298]

Can you try the Opel Corsa E? I might want to test it too :)

[@SDK2006b]

It doesn’t have the ‘Clear & Bold application’ option : Crystal controls

[@quadralTT]

Go to Porsche Leipzig and charge right next to the race track on factory grounds 😉

[@abraxastulammo9940]

21:15 Lotus Eletre?

[@wesleyfoster1967]

is here, gave you a 👍! My notifications are on. I am a subscriber. I have received notification of your video 🙂. Audio video is good.

[@mcrkon]

Is it just me or does Model Y look dated next to all other EVs there?

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Will it have a facelift soon?

[@puppet-head]

Looks less ugly with the euro number plate, perhaps that how its meant to look

[@Zero_Degrees_DeLisle]

Porsche Museum, just North of Stuttgart too!!

[@joeyandres]

So happy you used the iX. We are doing the second part of our Europe tour next year, and hopefully Sixt is an option. If you intend to get shit done, do not use a Tesla as you will charge way more often especially at high speeds. No phantom braking and capacitive touch steering for driving assist is superior. Recording a video on a Tesla would also be hard thanks to that poor sound insulation.

[@benzo5799]

Newer teslas (pretty much all of them are often times better than the competition at faster speeds (at lower speeds they are waaaay better than any other brand right now). Yes capacitive buttons are worse, but are still good enough. And no, teslas sound insulation is excellent for the price. I dont say its the best (because it isnt) but its pretty easily as good if not better than last generation luxury cars… I dont get the unnecessary tesla hate. The model x would have done exactly the same as the IX in this video, so why would you spread that unnecessary hate ??

[@dougowt]

I work for a company that delivers/collects premium cars, from all over the UK, so I've driven most of the premium cars both ICE and EV, and all I can say is I don't understand where you are coming from with your Tesla bashing. You post literally reads like you have an agenda! As for taking a long distance journey, I would choose a Model S every time. Which is what I've done to come down to southern Italy from Devon.

[@steffenkirsamer4688]

Test A8 Merklingen Ionity in Built and lot of Tesla Charger and nice areas to eat plus mcd and burger king. I come also to you meet you with my i4 50 i live there

[@2013AirForce]

Even in Germany, the land where public DCFC has been figured out, Tesla Supercharger is more convenient

[@CarVisionDE]

Love it

[@alexlock3176]

Gotta be honest, I would miss the crystal knobs from my US iX 🤣

[@PierreSimonsson]

the convinient store gone 25:57 does not sonds promising att all. migth be a hit an d miss all the Charging place it seems to be to Soon in the development.

[@jeppewerring]

The i5 M60 should have gotten the same rear motor as the iX M60. Unfortunately it has the standard motor and is therefore limited to 140mph...

[@GregV8]

That’s funny, I was Frankfurt last week and rented an iX from Sixt. The ride was super quiet and comfortable, but I’d still take my Tesla any time.

[@dr_electrick]

You missed unrestricted autobahn?

[@manuelrosquete6818]

He is in Germany to test the Model 3 Highland 🤫

[@rockshox71]

my bet is on the Taycan facelift

[@nicnordic6143]

Highland could it be, the Kia EV9 has a presentation at Nice this weekend and ID.7 in Marseille these days. If he goes south, we know...

[@manuelrosquete6818]

@@rockshox71 now you got me thinking 🤔… I like your idea better 👌

[@rockshox71]

@@nicnordic6143 but he went to Leipzig...

[@abraxastulammo9940]

​@@rockshox71Leipzig means Macan?

[@ManfredvonHolstein]

Ha, I charged at the very same charger, even the same stand, just a few days when visiting Germany!! Small world. But you should see if the car is really faster on a 350kW charger. I watched many BMWs, Audis and Porsches at 350kW chargers and they were all so slow! I was the fastest with my Polestar 2 and even that was nowhere near Ioniq 5/6 speeds. Also all these cars drop the speed rather early…

[@stevenichols4639]

I have to say I’m going to lipstick via Stuttgart is certainly not direct. I lived in Stuttgart for four years as a kid so I go there every time I’m in Germany. But that’s way out of the way.

[@alistairl]

This is really handy - I'm due to hire a Model Y from Sixt at Munich Airport really soon!

[@alistairl]

And I was upsold to an EQS which was rather excellent.

[@HenryMPHone]

Not fully spec! You don’t have premium leather nor crystal nobs

[@lilden3366]

can't believe the cops haven't caught you speeding...

[@hotshotxi]

He wasn't speeding

[@ronnie5966]

Who is Vanessa?

[@MrDgt66]

*Alyssa

[@godofdun]

Just checked Sixt in Phoenix, NO EVS, boo!

[@gregorygant4242]

The car is hideous outside the inside is very very cool ! Still for 120 -130 grand , nope no way I'd buy this thing ! At this price still prefer an ICE 5 or 7 Series, EV's seem so cold and soulless , no character to them with no noise !

[@MAK61462]

According to BMW top speed ist 250 Km or 155 miles.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Always check gps speeds before getting overenthusiastic 👍

[@astrohgamingZero]

Had a terrible experience with Sixt Orlando,FL, don’t recommend at all. Have a breakdown, they’re only at a few airports. The claims dept was like a debt collection agency. BBB Sixt 1.0/5 overall company or yelp Orlando FL 1/5 reviews are terrible for them too. Free cars for reviews yeah, good for him though.

[@andywmoffat]

In Europe signal on a roundabout if you are NOT going straight on / straight across.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Always and only signal when leaving it in Germany, it is a compromise so nobody gets overwhelmed and confused with roundabout rules. 😇

[@johnnicholson8811]

US car renting is bad because the chargers are bad.

[@samuelweiner5382]

Renting a BMW IX in Germany for a week. Ripping it on the Autobahn. Does it get any better than that?

[@newjacka94]

please try the model s track package !!

[@johnpoldo8817]

We want to continue watching you, so avoid driving 160 mph on public roads. Too dangerous. That speed belongs on a track.

[@FredericJacquemin]

Maybe try a #FastNed charging station? this network is spreading fast in Europe, with reliable experience and fair prices. And please, please, remind your audience that TESLA is the LEADER in charging AND vertical EV mobility solution. BMW is OK, but only relying on .. competitors’ Charging infrastructure. Thanks much! Love you videos ! (Where’s Alicia?)

[@frederikjmx]

When you are in Leipzig maybe you can meet up with KZbinr Felixba and get to drive his Model S Plaid at proper speeds 😉... and I think he already got the brake upgrade

[@777Outrigger]

Nobody signals on the roundabout near me in Evergreen/Conifer Colorado. When someone does, you think, what an idiot. You do need to be a good option Quarterback to navigate it though. IE, release the brakes and go, or stop, immediately, when the car you're watching commits.

[@Model3P]

So tesla is the king of charging even in Germany, huh

[@LouRaX]

its 50% tesla and 50% ENBW...

[@jimparr5412]

You gotta learn to speak and read German with the amount of time you spend there

[@abraxastulammo9940]

He might morph into 1/4 German like teslabjørn. 😅

[@doomsday9973]

Seriously

[@5Breaker]

typical BMW driver on the autobahn, can't even use the Blinker!