We are in the middle of the electric car revolution and innovations to emission-free transportation. BMW is no stranger to EVs, and the 2023 BMW iX M60 is their most powerful electric vehicle so far.
We are in the middle of the electric car revolution and innovations to emission-free transportation. BMW is no stranger to EVs, and the 2023 BMW iX M60 is their most powerful electric vehicle so far.
Good point and very true. But read up on Solid State batteries. They have been in testing phase and a few automakers are saying "maybe" in the next few years. What I like best is that they are also talking of retrofit batteries. So when the Li-ion battery finally gives up, a SS battery will be available as a drop in option for replacement.I hope that there are still possibilities in battery technology to increase energy density and be able to cut weight in the next decade or so. There is always talk of 'breakthroughs' but only in small scale exotic lab experiments.
I thoroughly agree with you here. I have a sub 3,000 lb car at home, and while it's not luxurious or especially high performance, it's capable of feeling like a thrill at any speed, and can attack corners with confidence.5700lbs kerb weight is why this might be an M car in a straight line but anything but in the corners, which is really the point of an M car. So much weight it is painful.
I have a great fondness for small and light vehicle packages, they simply cannot be beaten for road manners and handling fun. Weight hurts everything, not just basic economy and cornering but stuff like ride quality. Many modern 'performance' cars end up with too much rebound damping due to the weight they are expected to carry which is not pleasant.
I hope that there are still possibilities in battery technology to increase energy density and be able to cut weight in the next decade or so. There is always talk of 'breakthroughs' but only in small scale exotic lab experiments. Perhaps Lithium Sulfur or other promising chemistries can be realized in the next decade.
Nissan is making a prototype facility for SS batteries, suggesting a pilot production line in Japan for 2024 and market availability in 2028, which is pretty impressive. I'm sure others are closing in on this tech.Soon there will be plenty that dont like EVs and will either spout 20 year old complaints or lie through their teeth to make a point. So as an EV owner I decided to try something different and give you something to whine about. The tires on an EV last 9-15% less because of the weight of the vehicles.
Good point and very true. But read up on Solid State batteries. They have been in testing phase and a few automakers are saying "maybe" in the next few years. What I like best is that they are also talking of retrofit batteries. So when the Li-ion battery finally gives up, a SS battery will be available as a drop in option for replacement.
What's your thought on the X5 xDrive45e or other plug-in hybrids?Soon there will be plenty that dont like EVs and will either spout 20 year old complaints or lie through their teeth to make a point. So as an EV owner I decided to try something different and give you something to whine about. The tires on an EV last 9-15% less because of the weight of the vehicles.
Super Cruise is pretty incredible. I can't believe there aren't more vehicles with it. I wrote about my experience with it here:BMW had a test drive event nearby my home for the IX and the I4. They let you drive them on the beach streets and around a track. I was actually impressed by the I X simply because of its interior space. Normally BMWs are too small for me but I was very happy with the interior space the I X had to offer.
However, I decided to order a Cadillac Lyric all-wheel-drive.
BMWs autonomous driving just isn’t enough for me. I want to be able to let the car drive itself hands-free. I’m also anxious to have heated/cooled/massage seats. $70,000 instead of $100,000.
2023 LYRIQ All-Wheel DriveBMW had a test drive event nearby my home for the IX and the I4. They let you drive them on the beach streets and around a track. I was actually impressed by the I X simply because of its interior space. Normally BMWs are too small for me but I was very happy with the interior space the I X had to offer.
However, I decided to order a Cadillac Lyric all-wheel-drive.
BMWs autonomous driving just isn’t enough for me. I want to be able to let the car drive itself hands-free. I’m also anxious to have heated/cooled/massage seats. $70,000 instead of $100,000.
Oh wow, "maybe" we might have better batteries? Never heard THAT one before!Soon there will be plenty that dont like EVs and will either spout 20 year old complaints or lie through their teeth to make a point. So as an EV owner I decided to try something different and give you something to whine about. The tires on an EV last 9-15% less because of the weight of the vehicles.
Good point and very true. But read up on Solid State batteries. They have been in testing phase and a few automakers are saying "maybe" in the next few years. What I like best is that they are also talking of retrofit batteries. So when the Li-ion battery finally gives up, a SS battery will be available as a drop in option for replacement.
Actually the EV doesn't need saved. They ain't going anywhere now.Wunderbatteries are not going to save EVs
No where near as much as you are pretending. In fact except for traveling long range, it is no issue at all.Yeah, range has been complained about for 20 years, because its STILL AN ISSUE.
Truth is I think a plug in hybrid is a better fit for a lot of people.What's your thought on the X5 xDrive45e or other plug-in hybrids?
Oh God, are you serious? Where do you get this crap?how poorly the likes of rivian and the EV-150 are doing on range tests
X6M is also over 5000lbs you know...5700lbs kerb weight is why this might be an M car in a straight line but anything but in the corners, which is really the point of an M car. So much weight it is painful.
X6M is also over 5000lbs you know...
Yes it is, and it's not very good for the reasons I already outlined. Less than stellar handling feel and frankly terrible ride quality.
Its not about the money. For me I do not have the time to go to gas stations anymore. I want my car to be fully charged every morning and not to think about it.Personally, I'd rather have a used $20,000 non-BMW vehicle and then another $80,000 to spend on gas.
Interesting video. It could be a game changer. However, we might as well be talking to cro-magnon man with the skeptics in this thread. I guess they don't believe that mankind will advance. Perhaps they are getting their information from Tucker Carlson.Soon there will be plenty that dont like EVs and will either spout 20 year old complaints or lie through their teeth to make a point. So as an EV owner I decided to try something different and give you something to whine about. The tires on an EV last 9-15% less because of the weight of the vehicles.
Good point and very true. But read up on Solid State batteries. They have been in testing phase and a few automakers are saying "maybe" in the next few years. What I like best is that they are also talking of retrofit batteries. So when the Li-ion battery finally gives up, a SS battery will be available as a drop in option for replacement.
You left out that it does not have a real loud engine roar.Like everything that has come out of Munich in the last 3 years, this is absolutely hideous. It looks like a 3 tonne lump of overly-designed plastic with an angry beaver face. BMW need to sort out their design department, the Koreans are running rings around them in this regard.