Great video. I purchased almost that Identical vehicle in the same color back in May. Your assessment of "11 out of 10" echoes my sentiment as well! I'm at 6K miles now and average 42.9MPG. AND I have nearly 500HP at my disposal. It's by far the quietest vehicle I've ever been in, and the air shocks lower 2", but also go higher by 2"... so if you need to drive over a curb or small log, you needn't worry about scraping up the underside.
I also enjoyed the comedic camera smack as you were saying that the convenient locations keep you from accidentally hitting things. 😂 Thanks for keeping that in, definitely adds flavor.
Thanks for the review and best of luck on your goals of growing the channel! The video and audio quality is good, I am curious about what cameras and mic you are using? The sound from your camera mounts is a bit distracting during the driving portion though, so maybe try a different one there.
Camera is the sony zv-1f not the best but not the worst, I’ll probably upgrade when I hit 10k :) mic is integrated into it but when I upgrade I’ll just get a mic that records a separate audio track self contained. Thank you for the kind comment :)
Very informative video. I am a loyal Toy/Lexus owner thinking about making the jump to this vehicle. My only concern is finding chargers when I go on a road trip. It's nice you don't NEED the battery juice, however, I would like to maximize the MPG. Can you help us unknowledgable electric car buyers to better understand how the charging works away from home. Specifically: 1. How do you find them? 2. How do you know if they are compatible with the X5 phew? 3. How long does it take to charge? 4. Do we need to purchase an additional charger or adapter to travel? Thanks!
For the non-hybrid owners out there, just sharing what I recently learned and that's that the full HP and torque are always available even if the EV-only charge is at 0. Apparently the engineers keep a residual charge in the battery beyond what is required for EV-only mode so that full power is always available. I'm not sure "always available" shouldn't be in quote fingers because isn't there a scenario where the entire battery 'could' really be at 0 and then you're left with just the ICE? According to all the BMW folks I've spoken with, that answer is no but I'm not ruling it out. That aside, I was panicking in a big way thinking that when my battery was exhausted after 40 miles I'd be left with a 308 HP ICE. Literally, it was enough to have me cancel my 50e order but I have been assured I'll have access to full power whenever I want it, even on 300-mile drives. It'll just be less fuel efficient but I don't really care.
You'd be literally left with a less power & very heavy vehicle for all practical purposes, you really don't want this car unless you incorporate ABC (always be charging) in your driving/usability plans. It is also less luxurious than the non LCI and quite worse looking in and out. Note in these reviews they always use a camouflaged dark color version and max optioned (close to $90K) to simulate the contrary but definitely you feel the cheap construction vs the non LCI versions it is really a downgrade you will have to live with after spending all that money. Even it has some nice and creative engineering thinking it is overall a no-go in my opinion.
@@navsofour2892 seriously ' cheap construction vs the non LCI versions' sorry your way off? X5 looks are identical, and build quality is still way above anything else in this bracket. Only difference is boot floor due to batteries - and your not taking into account the regen - on the daily I charge mine overnight on an off peak ev tariff. I do mix of city driving (solo electric) and long haul including trans Europe 4 times a year and after having had Range Rover Sport PHEV& Cayenne E-Hybrid im back to X5 50e it just does everything, its the most complete lux mid size suv you can currently buy. As for being a downgrade your way off the mark sorry.
@@AlixLondon Not sure what you are talking about the interior of the LCI is just disgusting in comparison to the non LCI version, from the cheap non-integrated screen to the horrible plastic triangles to the nothing leatherete that breaks your back, to the nonsense climate control knobs, just disgusting you call it lux? what ? this car is not in the premium league per its obvious cost cutting everywhere, lets not even talk about the re-done exterior horrible front part but i know it will get worse because they are doing it everywhere. My comments goes across the entire X5 line, I understand the 45e was less range so you may see that as an improvement but even for an updated PHEV is basically an inferior car just 40mi of range, no fast charge? I was just being nice calling it a downgrade because there is no better word for it, so let's just leave it at that.
@@navsofour2892 I have been in both and own the X50e and the new screen is way better and bigger vs the little tiny screen that should have never been in a car so large. I have the luxury seating package. They are better then the semi aniline leather seats in my 450h. Also, it gets 50+ miles of range...Not to mention it's faster, has more power in EV only, and has full hands free driving on the highway up to 85 mph. The old model had none of this...Why would you need fast charge? I use about 30-40 miles per day of EV and when on a trip fast charge would be worthless for 50 miles. It's better in almost every way, just got back from an 8 hour trip and the car drove almost the entire way hands free...
@@navsofour2892 It does. I've recently tried out an X5 50e and in sport mode the battery range got bigger, so yes it gets charged while driving in sport.
Just got one of these for a rental traveling for work and it seems like it drives a bit jerky almost like engine braking from the hybrid. I dont think it had any charge left not sure if that makes a difference but at times it seems to feel like your pumping the brakes when you're not.
W charge down the car doesnt drive nearly as smooth. U can throw in sport & “charge” to 3 or so miles of range and the vehicle will be much smoother imo
Nice review .... You noted that the climate comfort package comes with ventilated front seats (50e)? The website makes no mention of this when I build one? The other x5's show it but not the 50e.
Hi Caleb, great video, very informative! Question: I got my 50e a few months ago and I can’t seem to get a solid answer on daily charging level for the battery …80%? 90? 100? Can you confirm the correct level? Thank you!
Hi Caleb, Can you recharge the battery while driving...using the gasoline engine to do so? I've seen the 45e could do it and wondered if that continues with the 50e. Thanks!
I am planning to get bow x5 50e this December..hope my decision to go with it will be best, Any tips will be helpful while buying, Please let me know what should I mention and bargain. Also is December best time to buy?
@@grandhikarthik not really my friend, just dont be a dick would be my biggest suggestion lol. Be honest and nice to the sales person and they’ll do their best for you. 2k off an in stock unit or 1k off an order is a pretty good deal
I've read lots of comments on various channels about peoples displeasure with the ability for the AC to keep the car cool (especially in really warm climates) and loudness of the fan. Apparently it's not as good as previous gens. Your opinion?
Great review! I’m not sure what car I’m going to get this time, own 2 bmws, I’m ready to trade in my older oner -2015 528xi m package, 75k miles perfect condition - any deals being offered on the new X5’s? What would my trade be worth and what kind of discounts are available and availability? Also when do the 2026’s come out? Any major changes? Thanks
It’s completely different… I.e. if you don’t have professional you only have half the safety suite… no rear sensors for backing up or sensing cross traffic
saw a comment somewhere else, stating that the mileage can be closer to 25mpg not 20 if the battery charging is turned off completely when its depleted.
Great review! Im trying to decide between M60 or 50e. Just wondering how much of a performance difference there is and is it worth the extra $15,000 +/- for the M60. Also ride quality between the two. Thanks
The 50e turns out 300 ft lb torque at 0 RPM (yes, zero) with the big electric motor upstream of the 8 speed gear box. Max torque is 515 ft lb's coming off the Straight 6 Turbo B58 motor. (V8's you focus on the Hp band, with the tractor style Straight 6, you drive on Torque). Not sure that the M60 can provide a better ride while staying within the confines of 'street legal' operation. A huge advantage is with the Drive Asst Pro AND pure Electric mode, Bumper to Bumper Stop & Go Freeway Traffic becomes something you sit back and watch, while smoothly and quietly inching through traffic completely hands off.
@rs2352 Wow! Great information, thanks so much for your input. Our daily currently is a RAV4 PRIME. You're right while in pure EV it's a very relaxed drive. Hybrid mode in the PRIME is 302 HP and it's quite peppy for what it is but im looking for more space and power. While retaining daily comfort levels. My weekend car is 2022 M5 Comp. It definitely scratches the power and performance itch. Also wondering how BMW's PHEV compares with Toyota PHEV systems. Our RAV4 PRIME is buttery smooth between electric and hybrid.
So the 50i (19-23) and 50e (24-26) are from separate generations (pre vs post LCI) from a personal standpoint I think the 50e as it’s drastically more efficient and comfortable & I do a lot of short drives. However the 50i is a few years old and 20k less so if I had a family & the ability to have 2 cars I would do the 50i and have a cheap car on the side like a prius or ev something efficient.
Yeah, BMW is shifting to more environmentally friendly, if you’ve seen the sensafin its quite nice really but thats why they still offer leather. I prefer it over the old vernasca personally. Wears better and keeps cleaner
Great review but I have one question. I can't figure out what option I need to have the metal dead pedal. I ordered the x50e with msport pro, drivers assistance, and premium package. No contour or executive package. My dead pedal is completely black plastic, but the accelerator and brake pedal have the metal accents.
I think on shop BMWUSA.com you can purchase one? If not likely it would be aftermarket. If we have a metal dead pedal available will do a review on it at a later date on my channel!
@@CarJuiceYT Right, but my point is, in hybrid mode you should be seeing more than 22mpg if the electric motor is assisting with stop start, and regenerative braking applies.
sorry - new to phev... say you plug it in all night and then drive to your destination and work 8 hours and go back to your car, would the charge still be there? i drive 20 miles to work and 20 milles back*
You would wake up with ~40 miles, drive to work full ev and use 20 miles, drive home 20 miles then plug back in and have 40 miles in the morning all without using gas.
Key to PHEV's is understanding Battery 'Health'. That is, operating them between 80% - 20% charge on a routine basis (charge to 100% for certain long trips). 3 Mode operation, Electric / Hybrid / Sport. Also is the button for 'Battery Hold'. Thus, you will see about 30 miles of 'average' driving in pure electric while maximizing battery longevity. Typically, with the provided charger & the 4 Pin Level 2 plug (40 Amp), recharge is about 3 - 4 hours when down to 20%. Using the BMW Navigation and putting it in Hybrid mode, it will meter out Battery Usage to focus on traffic jam situations along your route, running the ICE while cruising, and Electric while 'creeping' in heavy traffic. This vehicle has a LOT of menus and submenus, and with a good investment in UA-cam content from certain 'creators', you can set it up and operate it the way BMW intended (much like the focus on Voice Commands for 90% of your 'inside work', with fewer buttons in sight). Trust but Verify that the Automation is operating as intended. Dark & Heavy Rain, forget the automation, much like a bright sun coming up in front of you on very wet roads. There are things it cannot handle. The majority of the time, it's transformational.
Not sure, they all do that, I think it will eventually match down the line as they continue building Idrive 8.5. Could also be a glitch as I wasnt signed into a connected account during the review! Thanks for the comment!
@@CarJuiceYT yeah im awaiting my delivery now I have second thoughts about getting it. For Germany they are releasing a software fix until the part is available and limiting some functionalities until its done. for a 80k plus car we are not suppose to use its full potential until that repair is done and frankly which buyer want that? most are talking about not taking the deliveries. i hope BMWNA does a better job. Dealers are fighting tooth n nail to make a deal and top of it this!
@@CarJuiceYToh okay, I hope the wait isn’t too long as we’re probably going to need this X5 by the end of the year, we want it in Tanzanite Blue which def doesn’t help
The seat ventilation is better because ! you are sitting in the no animal skin leather seats and they are more breathable ! Then the merino leather seats .
So hot take on the leather vs sensafin, sensafin doesnt smell near as good. So the leather will feel more like that “new car smell” but the sensafin does a great job like he was saying of keeping you cool as well as the quilting mitigates a lot of the pressure points you might feel sitting down
I'm intrigued by this vehicle but also terrified. So many owners have had CEL issues. Stuff related to the high voltage system. Keeping it past warranty could be a nightmare in the making. Even during warranty, dealing with service and having your $85k vehicle ripped apart doesn't sound appealing.
It’s gotten better as this car has been out longer. Definitely was expecting better with how good the 45e’s were. I have faith in BMW to sort this out.
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I just bought this exact one with same color, rims, etc. and I love it so much
Dude congrats :))) carjuiceXethangaskill collab imminent?
I'm about to order. Any changes you wish you had made?
@@annettequadling165 I wish I got real leather and I wish it had radar cruise control but otherwise, no!
@@ethangaskill Thank you!
@@ethangaskillhow much did you pay if you don’t mind asking and ur tax rate or state you’re in?
Great video. I purchased almost that Identical vehicle in the same color back in May. Your assessment of "11 out of 10" echoes my sentiment as well! I'm at 6K miles now and average 42.9MPG. AND I have nearly 500HP at my disposal. It's by far the quietest vehicle I've ever been in, and the air shocks lower 2", but also go higher by 2"... so if you need to drive over a curb or small log, you needn't worry about scraping up the underside.
Great review! Enjoyed the humor of your measurement tool. Haha
:) appreciate it!
I also enjoyed the comedic camera smack as you were saying that the convenient locations keep you from accidentally hitting things. 😂 Thanks for keeping that in, definitely adds flavor.
Great and accurately in-depth review! Cheers
Thank you!!!
Great content! Very informative and you definitely seem to onow the ins and outs on the trim levels and offerings. 😊
Thank you :)
Thanks for the review and best of luck on your goals of growing the channel! The video and audio quality is good, I am curious about what cameras and mic you are using? The sound from your camera mounts is a bit distracting during the driving portion though, so maybe try a different one there.
Camera is the sony zv-1f not the best but not the worst, I’ll probably upgrade when I hit 10k :) mic is integrated into it but when I upgrade I’ll just get a mic that records a separate audio track self contained. Thank you for the kind comment :)
Very informative video. I am a loyal Toy/Lexus owner thinking about making the jump to this vehicle. My only concern is finding chargers when I go on a road trip. It's nice you don't NEED the battery juice, however, I would like to maximize the MPG. Can you help us unknowledgable electric car buyers to better understand how the charging works away from home. Specifically: 1. How do you find them? 2. How do you know if they are compatible with the X5 phew? 3. How long does it take to charge? 4. Do we need to purchase an additional charger or adapter to travel? Thanks!
For the non-hybrid owners out there, just sharing what I recently learned and that's that the full HP and torque are always available even if the EV-only charge is at 0. Apparently the engineers keep a residual charge in the battery beyond what is required for EV-only mode so that full power is always available. I'm not sure "always available" shouldn't be in quote fingers because isn't there a scenario where the entire battery 'could' really be at 0 and then you're left with just the ICE? According to all the BMW folks I've spoken with, that answer is no but I'm not ruling it out. That aside, I was panicking in a big way thinking that when my battery was exhausted after 40 miles I'd be left with a 308 HP ICE. Literally, it was enough to have me cancel my 50e order but I have been assured I'll have access to full power whenever I want it, even on 300-mile drives. It'll just be less fuel efficient but I don't really care.
your fine - had a 45e for 3 years then a 50e for a year, it does everything and then more (UK spec car)
You'd be literally left with a less power & very heavy vehicle for all practical purposes, you really don't want this car unless you incorporate ABC (always be charging) in your driving/usability plans. It is also less luxurious than the non LCI and quite worse looking in and out. Note in these reviews they always use a camouflaged dark color version and max optioned (close to $90K) to simulate the contrary but definitely you feel the cheap construction vs the non LCI versions it is really a downgrade you will have to live with after spending all that money. Even it has some nice and creative engineering thinking it is overall a no-go in my opinion.
@@navsofour2892 seriously ' cheap construction vs the non LCI versions' sorry your way off? X5 looks are identical, and build quality is still way above anything else in this bracket. Only difference is boot floor due to batteries - and your not taking into account the regen - on the daily I charge mine overnight on an off peak ev tariff. I do mix of city driving (solo electric) and long haul including trans Europe 4 times a year and after having had Range Rover Sport PHEV& Cayenne E-Hybrid im back to X5 50e it just does everything, its the most complete lux mid size suv you can currently buy. As for being a downgrade your way off the mark sorry.
@@AlixLondon Not sure what you are talking about the interior of the LCI is just disgusting in comparison to the non LCI version, from the cheap non-integrated screen to the horrible plastic triangles to the nothing leatherete that breaks your back, to the nonsense climate control knobs, just disgusting you call it lux? what ? this car is not in the premium league per its obvious cost cutting everywhere, lets not even talk about the re-done exterior horrible front part but i know it will get worse because they are doing it everywhere. My comments goes across the entire X5 line, I understand the 45e was less range so you may see that as an improvement but even for an updated PHEV is basically an inferior car just 40mi of range, no fast charge? I was just being nice calling it a downgrade because there is no better word for it, so let's just leave it at that.
@@navsofour2892 I have been in both and own the X50e and the new screen is way better and bigger vs the little tiny screen that should have never been in a car so large. I have the luxury seating package. They are better then the semi aniline leather seats in my 450h. Also, it gets 50+ miles of range...Not to mention it's faster, has more power in EV only, and has full hands free driving on the highway up to 85 mph. The old model had none of this...Why would you need fast charge? I use about 30-40 miles per day of EV and when on a trip fast charge would be worthless for 50 miles. It's better in almost every way, just got back from an 8 hour trip and the car drove almost the entire way hands free...
It’s “better in every single way” if you like plug in hybrids and don’t mind staying on top of two fuel sources.
Yea bro that’s really difficult to do 😂
@ Then be a fool and pay to do extra work 😂
Wasnt going to leave a comment but this nasty measuring joke was good 💪
y did they opt for air suspension in this one but not the standard x5 and also how does the ride compare to the regular x5
Great review thanks 🎉
😌
I purchased a new 2025 Honda a couple months ago but wish I had looked into one of these first. I’m in the Columbus area and may reach out to you soon
Hit me up! I have 8 in stock and if you buy this year I can get you a great rate and a good discount on one too :)
@@CarJuiceYT I'd be interested in what you have, too. I'm in NW Ohio.
Will the gas engine recharge the battery if you want to restore full horse power during a trip without charging?
Yes, running it in sport will cause the engine to charge the battery.
No it won't this user feature was eliminated as is considered "too dirty" for an EV vehicle.
@@navsofour2892 It does. I've recently tried out an X5 50e and in sport mode the battery range got bigger, so yes it gets charged while driving in sport.
Just got one of these for a rental traveling for work and it seems like it drives a bit jerky almost like engine braking from the hybrid. I dont think it had any charge left not sure if that makes a difference but at times it seems to feel like your pumping the brakes when you're not.
W charge down the car doesnt drive nearly as smooth. U can throw in sport & “charge” to 3 or so miles of range and the vehicle will be much smoother imo
well it is a sports suv and may take some getting used to ;-)
@luccoppens - I've driven mutiple X5 they don't take getting used to, they drive very nice but the 50e is a bit different.
Nice review .... You noted that the climate comfort package comes with ventilated front seats (50e)? The website makes no mention of this when I build one? The other x5's show it but not the 50e.
Just a glitch, trust the process
Need reviews of the new X6
2024 BMW X6 40i - Watch this before you buy!
ua-cam.com/video/hG2RVt-wnl8/v-deo.html 2024 & 2025 are the same! Hope this helps
Hi Caleb, great video, very informative! Question: I got my 50e a few months ago and I can’t seem to get a solid answer on daily charging level for the battery …80%? 90? 100? Can you confirm the correct level? Thank you!
Highly recommend 80% for daily use for longevity :)
Hi Caleb, Can you recharge the battery while driving...using the gasoline engine to do so? I've seen the 45e could do it and wondered if that continues with the 50e. Thanks!
Yes. It does
Is that a carbon black color?
I am planning to get bow x5 50e this December..hope my decision to go with it will be best, Any tips will be helpful while buying, Please let me know what should I mention and bargain.
Also is December best time to buy?
Rates are hopefully going to be lower then. I would start shopping in november TBH
@@CarJuiceYT ok i will start shopping from november
Thanks somuch for the reply
Can you tell me some tips thru which i canget price
@@grandhikarthik not really my friend, just dont be a dick would be my biggest suggestion lol. Be honest and nice to the sales person and they’ll do their best for you. 2k off an in stock unit or 1k off an order is a pretty good deal
@@CarJuiceYT understood
Thanks somuch
I've read lots of comments on various channels about peoples displeasure with the ability for the AC to keep the car cool (especially in really warm climates) and loudness of the fan. Apparently it's not as good as previous gens. Your opinion?
Completely agree, on a very hot day it struggles to keep up sometimes.
Not true I have NO issues with Ac and I live in texas
What happens to acceleration when the battery is dead?
It is quite a bit slower, loses a lot of low end torque you’d definitely want to charge it at least 1-3x a week for heat and ac as well.
Great review! I’m not sure what car I’m going to get this time, own 2 bmws, I’m ready to trade in my older oner -2015 528xi m package, 75k miles perfect condition - any deals being offered on the new X5’s? What would my trade be worth and what kind of discounts are available and availability? Also when do the 2026’s come out? Any major changes? Thanks
Tartufo is only available on the merino seats, correct? How quick does the gas engine kick in on normal mode when you give it over 25% throttle?
you mean hybrid mode?
Color here?! Nice
Carbon black!
What's the difference between assisted driving plus and assisted driving professional?
It’s completely different… I.e. if you don’t have professional you only have half the safety suite… no rear sensors for backing up or sensing cross traffic
saw a comment somewhere else, stating that the mileage can be closer to 25mpg not 20 if the battery charging is turned off completely when its depleted.
I get avg 33 mpg when batteries total flat
Long term average on road trips with a big city at each end is about 27 mph.
Do you know if they have lifted the sales halt on X5's yet? Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the comment! I just posted an update video on my channel and will be covering the stop sale in shorts till it’s fixed
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What is that rattle noise inside
My camera mount, I finally bought a mic so new recorded videos starting december wont have it. Sorry about that.
Great review! Im trying to decide between M60 or 50e. Just wondering how much of a performance difference there is and is it worth the extra $15,000 +/- for the M60. Also ride quality between the two. Thanks
Totally worth it do not buy the X50e if you can afford the M60i you will regret if you do.
Do not buy X50e if you can afford a real v8 or a pre LCI proper B58 or S58.
@@navsofour2892 M60 is definitely the way I'm leaning
The 50e turns out 300 ft lb torque at 0 RPM (yes, zero) with the big electric motor upstream of the 8 speed gear box.
Max torque is 515 ft lb's coming off the Straight 6 Turbo B58 motor.
(V8's you focus on the Hp band, with the tractor style Straight 6, you drive on Torque).
Not sure that the M60 can provide a better ride while staying within the confines of 'street legal' operation.
A huge advantage is with the Drive Asst Pro AND pure Electric mode, Bumper to Bumper Stop & Go Freeway Traffic becomes something you sit back and watch, while smoothly and quietly inching through traffic completely hands off.
@rs2352 Wow! Great information, thanks so much for your input. Our daily currently is a RAV4 PRIME. You're right while in pure EV it's a very relaxed drive. Hybrid mode in the PRIME is 302 HP and it's quite peppy for what it is but im looking for more space and power. While retaining daily comfort levels. My weekend car is 2022 M5 Comp. It definitely scratches the power and performance itch. Also wondering how BMW's PHEV compares with Toyota PHEV systems. Our RAV4 PRIME is buttery smooth between electric and hybrid.
Which do you prefer 50i or 50e for x5 models ?
So the 50i (19-23) and 50e (24-26) are from separate generations (pre vs post LCI) from a personal standpoint I think the 50e as it’s drastically more efficient and comfortable & I do a lot of short drives. However the 50i is a few years old and 20k less so if I had a family & the ability to have 2 cars I would do the 50i and have a cheap car on the side like a prius or ev something efficient.
Sensafin isn't leather. It's plastic fake leather, love the truck but it's a joke this is standard on a $80k+ car...
Yeah, BMW is shifting to more environmentally friendly, if you’ve seen the sensafin its quite nice really but thats why they still offer leather. I prefer it over the old vernasca personally. Wears better and keeps cleaner
Have they fixed the electrical issues ??
Yes, last year was rough. The newer cars are doing much better.
never had a day in the shop in 3 years with 45e and a year of 50e
@@CarJuiceYTNew cars? As in 2024 models or?
@@David-xz8xc 2025
Great review but I have one question. I can't figure out what option I need to have the metal dead pedal. I ordered the x50e with msport pro, drivers assistance, and premium package. No contour or executive package. My dead pedal is completely black plastic, but the accelerator and brake pedal have the metal accents.
I think on shop BMWUSA.com you can purchase one? If not likely it would be aftermarket. If we have a metal dead pedal available will do a review on it at a later date on my channel!
@@CarJuiceYT the one you reviewed had the metal one. And it's a '25 like mine.
what is the recall business about?
In hybrid mode, doesn't it recharge the battery? That flat battery mpg sounds scary low.
It does recharge the battery, the main benefit of our hybrids is how much you can just drive on the EV portion IMO.
@@CarJuiceYT Right, but my point is, in hybrid mode you should be seeing more than 22mpg if the electric motor is assisting with stop start, and regenerative braking applies.
No air suspension ?
Air suspension is standard
sorry - new to phev... say you plug it in all night and then drive to your destination and work 8 hours and go back to your car, would the charge still be there? i drive 20 miles to work and 20 milles back*
You would wake up with ~40 miles, drive to work full ev and use 20 miles, drive home 20 miles then plug back in and have 40 miles in the morning all without using gas.
Key to PHEV's is understanding Battery 'Health'. That is, operating them between 80% - 20% charge on a routine basis (charge to 100% for certain long trips).
3 Mode operation, Electric / Hybrid / Sport. Also is the button for 'Battery Hold'.
Thus, you will see about 30 miles of 'average' driving in pure electric while maximizing battery longevity. Typically, with the provided charger & the 4 Pin Level 2 plug (40 Amp), recharge is about 3 - 4 hours when down to 20%.
Using the BMW Navigation and putting it in Hybrid mode, it will meter out Battery Usage to focus on traffic jam situations along your route, running the ICE while cruising, and Electric while 'creeping' in heavy traffic.
This vehicle has a LOT of menus and submenus, and with a good investment in UA-cam content from certain 'creators', you can set it up and operate it the way BMW intended (much like the focus on Voice Commands for 90% of your 'inside work', with fewer buttons in sight).
Trust but Verify that the Automation is operating as intended. Dark & Heavy Rain, forget the automation, much like a bright sun coming up in front of you on very wet roads. There are things it cannot handle. The majority of the time, it's transformational.
How much?
As equipped about 87k I believe.
i wonder why you have the wrong iDrive X5 graphic ?
(grill and wheels) doesn't match the exterior
Nice Review tho
Not sure, they all do that, I think it will eventually match down the line as they continue building Idrive 8.5. Could also be a glitch as I wasnt signed into a connected account during the review! Thanks for the comment!
there is a stop sale for all BMW x5s selling right now. what a bummer
Yeah, huge bummer esp when selling BMW’s is how you make a living too :(
@@CarJuiceYT yeah im awaiting my delivery now I have second thoughts about getting it. For Germany they are releasing a software fix until the part is available and limiting some functionalities until its done. for a 80k plus car we are not suppose to use its full potential until that repair is done and frankly which buyer want that? most are talking about not taking the deliveries. i hope BMWNA does a better job. Dealers are fighting tooth n nail to make a deal and top of it this!
Actually? My dad was planning on ordering one this month and we were going to email the dealer our build tonight or tomorrow
@@CarGeek360 if you’re building you can still order it may just be delayed for a bit.
@@CarJuiceYToh okay, I hope the wait isn’t too long as we’re probably going to need this X5 by the end of the year, we want it in Tanzanite Blue which def doesn’t help
The seat ventilation is better because ! you are sitting in the no animal skin leather seats and they are more breathable ! Then the merino leather seats .
I still prefer the Merino leather seats lol but that’s just me
So hot take on the leather vs sensafin, sensafin doesnt smell near as good. So the leather will feel more like that “new car smell” but the sensafin does a great job like he was saying of keeping you cool as well as the quilting mitigates a lot of the pressure points you might feel sitting down
@@CarJuiceYT it all comes down to personal preference, I prefer Merino leather, some will prefer SensaFin
What is that awful rattle? Is that the car or something you had with you somewhere in the car??
It’s my camera mount I used, I realized afterwards I need to tie it down a bit better.
Really nice car but I would rather get a 40i for better reliability
Very fair! If you’re considering I also have a video on that car as well on my channel.
@@CarJuiceYTI’ll watch that later
I drive my X5 50e now one year and no props what so ever !
M60i is then a 13/10
Factoring in price it’d be a 9/10 👀
hear for the jokes were it feels right
Great review..Be mindful of how many times you say "uhm".
Actively working on that. Really hard habit to break entirely. Thank you for watching
Watch before you buy. Why do channels say that?
Bc hopefully you learn something and are better educated before you buy the thing you want to buy! :)
Way too busy on the front end and the interior looks like a coffin...my opinion.
Have you seen it w a lighter interior? You can do silver seats 👀
arrogant, crude...
Thanks for watching :)
I'm intrigued by this vehicle but also terrified. So many owners have had CEL issues. Stuff related to the high voltage system. Keeping it past warranty could be a nightmare in the making. Even during warranty, dealing with service and having your $85k vehicle ripped apart doesn't sound appealing.
It’s gotten better as this car has been out longer. Definitely was expecting better with how good the 45e’s were. I have faith in BMW to sort this out.