@@nc3826 of course, that'd be the decent thing to do. I have an Outlander PHEV and I drive almost 100% of the time on pure electric - I have a 14 mile round trip commute. I charge at home but will often use the free charging stations at supermarkets. If a BEV owner was in desperate need I'd allow them to use the charger before me if they asked me courteously. If they demanded to use it that'd be a different matter. But the vast majority of BEV drivers are a nice bunch, so I agree with you. But one thing to bear in mind, is that many PHEV drivers in urban areas - myself included here in London - only visit a petrol station 2 or 3 times a year. A lot of the time I have only fumes in the petrol tank, so sometimes when I'm out and about I actually _need_ the charger as much as anyone else. Rare but it can happen.
@@porcusmcflurry394"The devil is the details".... And I guessed you lived outside of the USA... SInce since they sell so few Outlander PHEV over here (ie across the pond from you).... Also good luck dealing with the higher cost and limitation they are placing on PHEVs vs BEVs in London... Sometimes regs do not make much seen, in the real world... FWIW low gas (ie petrol) price makes it much hard sale here. To get the charging infrastructure network and the EV adoption rated of the UK, China or Euroland, where is becoming the only sensible choose. But we will all get there eventually.
The BMW PHEVs are the best in the business, so well engineered. Not sure why he thinks the change in gear is a negative, helps to make it more efficient at high speeds
Thank you for your videos. I watched a bunch of TH-cam video on various vehicles and yours are my favorite. Like the way you explain things and you seem honest.
IMO, owning a PHEV is more about how much gas you're saving, rather than how many miles you're driving on electric. Although maximizing electric miles is important to that end, and is a fun metric to look at. I like to say that my gas use has dropped 90%+ from my last vehicle because I drive almost exclusively in electric mode, but when I do drive on gas, my fuel economy is 15 mpg higher than my last car, so I'm saving fuel on long trips even when I'm using the ICE.
I disagree. At least in the case of my 2019 Volt, I get the same ownership experience as a BEV on any given day. Great torque, quiet ride, no need to go to the gas station, charge up at home, etc. The only ownership difference for me is when taking a road trip, which some might argue is more convenient in the PHEV than a BEV. Of course that isn't the reason I bought a Volt. I like the body style. Had there been a BEV in a similar style at a similar price, I would have probably gone with that.
Yes, they should be allowed to charge at public stations. The crime is driving / owning a PHEV without charging... just a less efficient gasoline hybrid at that point.
They should be allowed to charge... but they don't need to be charged at public chargers to significantly reduce emissions. I've never charged outside of my home and have reduced my gas use from my previous ICE by about 90-95%. Chevy Volt.
@@updlate4756 I'm focused more on the PHEVs thats are never plugged in, rather purchased for cash incentives and/or other incentives (ie: HOV lane use).
Hope you do get to do a year-long test one day, but until then here’s one real world 12 month experience from Down Under. Bought my 330e LCI new in November 2022. The ‘myBMW’ app summary for calendar year 2023 recorded 11,322 kilometres travel with 55% eDrive. I burned 328.7 litres of petrol. That’s 2.9 litres per 100 kilometres average, or in the old money 97.4 miles per gallon. The allegedly super economical ‘EcoPro’ mode has never been used, because where’s the fun in that? And air conditioning has never been switched off. Very happy.
Should PHEVs be allowed at public charging stations? Yes. I wouldn't have leased my A3 e-tron if I couldnt. I use no gas 95% of the time I drive if I can get a charging spot at work, which in 2018 when I got the car was every day. High speed chargers near the highway however, I don't think should be allowed. We have our ICEs for long distance driving.
Thoughts on how the drivers assistance compares to other systems? Auto-pilot, Super cruise, and others... specifically in highway driving? Thomas from autogefühl once made a claim that he believed the German drivers assistance systems felt smoother than Tesla's system. I doubt he ever tested super cruise.
Here in the UK there isn't much of a price difference between the hybrid and the 330i petrol in the used market so worth the buy plus is looks very good to
I have the same car. I almost always use electric drive. Only on road trips do I use the petrol engine. I would never charge it at a public charging station because it's 2-3 times more expensive than gas.
I’m just about to receive delivery of a 330e touring. Really looking forward to it. However I have learnt that Mercedes are offering a Phev (c300e) which manages 60 miles on its electric only mode. On a lease it’s more expensive a it’s newer so I couldn’t have afforded it anyway, but it does make me a little envious. I’d be interested to know if you have driven one of those.
Looks terrible in white. Mine is Sunset Orange and strangers compliment it all the time. The major flaw for this car is the 4 cylinder exhaust note. It sounds like a Civic. And yes, the brakes are very touchy, you need a light foot on them. Since the car slows off throttle like a manual geared car, i'm always on the mirror for tailgaters.
I vote for long term test of a PHEV Pickup... Or even better a BEV with a Range Extender ICE (Ford 150 rumored to have one as an option).... Would be interesting since they need to tow and haul crap..... Unlike most other vehicles....
Hello! I was wondering if you know why the range of BMW plug-in hybrid cars is longer overseas than it is in the United States? Does that mean the car is capable of driving further and it’s just modulate it in the computer to be lower?
It has to do the worthy difference of drive cycle used for testing. EPA have a open higher speed roads making US number seem lower. The euro drive cycle has the main drive cycle 40-50mph for extended periods and short 70mph cycle.
Of course PHEV should be allowed at public charging stations. That's not even a question. Yes, of course. Has nothing to with full electric vs PHEV vs whatever. If your car can plug in, then you can use it...period.
Should PHEVs be allowed at public charging stations? Kinda silly question. should battery powered cars be able to stop at gas station to get something to drink and eat and pee? Hell no they crowd up the restrooms and food lines, that’s for gas customers.
Plug in have definetly the right to use a public charging station.the real problem is free charging that's the reel problem.when im skiing i cant plug my car,not once this season even when im like 30 min before the slopes open there always plug in vehicule or full elextricand they dont move when there donne.Peoples have no fucking respect the only thing they understand is $$$$.I say no more free charging and boom!! Problem solve
9:00 12-13 miles after 50%
12:30 25.5miles (40.8km) miles for city range test.
19:00 29miles (46.4km) for highway range test
Yes, PHEVs should definitely be allowed to plug in at public charging stations, especially if they are paying for the charge.
Agree, but it's a nice gesture to allow a BEV owner to use instead. If they ask and if they can not make it back home without a charge...
@@nc3826 of course, that'd be the decent thing to do. I have an Outlander PHEV and I drive almost 100% of the time on pure electric - I have a 14 mile round trip commute. I charge at home but will often use the free charging stations at supermarkets. If a BEV owner was in desperate need I'd allow them to use the charger before me if they asked me courteously. If they demanded to use it that'd be a different matter. But the vast majority of BEV drivers are a nice bunch, so I agree with you.
But one thing to bear in mind, is that many PHEV drivers in urban areas - myself included here in London - only visit a petrol station 2 or 3 times a year. A lot of the time I have only fumes in the petrol tank, so sometimes when I'm out and about I actually _need_ the charger as much as anyone else. Rare but it can happen.
@@porcusmcflurry394"The devil is the details"....
And I guessed you lived outside of the USA... SInce since they sell so few Outlander PHEV over here (ie across the pond from you).... Also good luck dealing with the higher cost and limitation they are placing on PHEVs vs BEVs in London... Sometimes regs do not make much seen, in the real world...
FWIW low gas (ie petrol) price makes it much hard sale here. To get the charging infrastructure network and the EV adoption rated of the UK, China or Euroland, where is becoming the only sensible choose. But we will all get there eventually.
YES!!!! They should be allowed, MOST DEFINITELY!!! 👍👏🏻👍👏🏻👍👏🏻👍
The BMW PHEVs are the best in the business, so well engineered. Not sure why he thinks the change in gear is a negative, helps to make it more efficient at high speeds
Thank you for your videos. I watched a bunch of TH-cam video on various vehicles and yours are my favorite. Like the way you explain things and you seem honest.
Great vid! Got one of these coming in the summer, super excited!!!
Great video, exactly what I was looking for when determining what the 330e is capable of. Keep up the good work 👍
Kyle, I get more factual information and useful opinion from one review by you than from any other 10 reviews TH-cam combined. Keep up the great work.
IMO, owning a PHEV is more about how much gas you're saving, rather than how many miles you're driving on electric. Although maximizing electric miles is important to that end, and is a fun metric to look at. I like to say that my gas use has dropped 90%+ from my last vehicle because I drive almost exclusively in electric mode, but when I do drive on gas, my fuel economy is 15 mpg higher than my last car, so I'm saving fuel on long trips even when I'm using the ICE.
I disagree. At least in the case of my 2019 Volt, I get the same ownership experience as a BEV on any given day. Great torque, quiet ride, no need to go to the gas station, charge up at home, etc. The only ownership difference for me is when taking a road trip, which some might argue is more convenient in the PHEV than a BEV. Of course that isn't the reason I bought a Volt. I like the body style. Had there been a BEV in a similar style at a similar price, I would have probably gone with that.
I agree the main buying point for this car is the 75 mpge
Great video - just the sort of real
World testing that helps us decide whether a PHEV is the right choice. Thanks so much!
Great video!
The ADAS system is capable of changing lanes automatically. Maybe you could do a video on this system?
Yes. PHEVs should be allowed to plug into public charging stations.
Yes, they should be allowed to charge at public stations. The crime is driving / owning a PHEV without charging... just a less efficient gasoline hybrid at that point.
They should be allowed to charge... but they don't need to be charged at public chargers to significantly reduce emissions. I've never charged outside of my home and have reduced my gas use from my previous ICE by about 90-95%. Chevy Volt.
@@updlate4756
I'm focused more on the PHEVs thats are never plugged in, rather purchased for cash incentives and/or other incentives (ie: HOV lane use).
Hope you do get to do a year-long test one day, but until then here’s one real world 12 month experience from Down Under. Bought my 330e LCI new in November 2022. The ‘myBMW’ app summary for calendar year 2023 recorded 11,322 kilometres travel with 55% eDrive. I burned 328.7 litres of petrol. That’s 2.9 litres per 100 kilometres average, or in the old money 97.4 miles per gallon. The allegedly super economical ‘EcoPro’ mode has never been used, because where’s the fun in that? And air conditioning has never been switched off. Very happy.
Pls get one for a full year review!
Should PHEVs be allowed at public charging stations? Yes. I wouldn't have leased my A3 e-tron if I couldnt. I use no gas 95% of the time I drive if I can get a charging spot at work, which in 2018 when I got the car was every day. High speed chargers near the highway however, I don't think should be allowed. We have our ICEs for long distance driving.
Thoughts on how the drivers assistance compares to other systems? Auto-pilot, Super cruise, and others... specifically in highway driving? Thomas from autogefühl once made a claim that he believed the German drivers assistance systems felt smoother than Tesla's system. I doubt he ever tested super cruise.
Here in the UK there isn't much of a price difference between the hybrid and the 330i petrol in the used market so worth the buy plus is looks very good to
Can you do a drive in hybrid mode gas/electric mode see how many miles you get
Great test. Just ordered mine yesterday and was wondering what mileage I'd get. Thanks
How long did it take to build?
So now that you’ve had this 330e for a while. What’s your average MPG currently ? Assuming your charging all the time and running in hybrid mode.
How does the rear wheel drive train work in snow. Since you're in Colorado, did you have a chance to feel it in a snow event?
I have the same car. I almost always use electric drive. Only on road trips do I use the petrol engine. I would never charge it at a public charging station because it's 2-3 times more expensive than gas.
You can get a Volvo XC 40 hybrid to log the mileage and test it on a road trip.
Yes to PHEV for a year! I'd say Rav4 Prime might be the best option right now? Or maybe a Niro PHEV?
Best to see a PHEV pick up.... but a Rav4 Prime that did some towing during the year, would be nice to see too....
@@nc3826 Honda Clarity is a great car with longest electric range among PHEVs.
@@tomhanrahan3763 Agreed, but there are plenty of long range BEVs that can fill the role of the Clarity for most ppl... And it's just too fugly....
PHEV are allowed at public charging stations in germany
I’m just about to receive delivery of a 330e touring. Really looking forward to it. However I have learnt that Mercedes are offering a Phev (c300e) which manages 60 miles on its electric only mode. On a lease it’s more expensive a it’s newer so I couldn’t have afforded it anyway, but it does make me a little envious. I’d be interested to know if you have driven one of those.
I checked with dealership there is no c300e
Looks terrible in white. Mine is Sunset Orange and strangers compliment it all the time. The major flaw for this car is the 4 cylinder exhaust note. It sounds like a Civic.
And yes, the brakes are very touchy, you need a light foot on them. Since the car slows off throttle like a manual geared car, i'm always on the mirror for tailgaters.
I vote for long term test of a PHEV Pickup... Or even better a BEV with a Range Extender ICE (Ford 150 rumored to have one as an option).... Would be interesting since they need to tow and haul crap..... Unlike most other vehicles....
Does anyone know what is the estimated mpg for driving on the highway?
Hello! I was wondering if you know why the range of BMW plug-in hybrid cars is longer overseas than it is in the United States? Does that mean the car is capable of driving further and it’s just modulate it in the computer to be lower?
It has to do the worthy difference of drive cycle used for testing. EPA have a open higher speed roads making US number seem lower. The euro drive cycle has the main drive cycle 40-50mph for extended periods and short 70mph cycle.
Can you load the batterie with the combustion engine ?
So on highway, once you run out of miles on the battery, how long before it charges up again from gas then you can go full electric?
It’s doesn’t do that. When you’re out, you’re just out and the car will switch over to gas
Of course PHEV should be allowed at public charging stations. That's not even a question. Yes, of course. Has nothing to with full electric vs PHEV vs whatever. If your car can plug in, then you can use it...period.
Great, another California driver in Colorado.
Should PHEVs be allowed at public charging stations? Kinda silly question. should battery powered cars be able to stop at gas station to get something to drink and eat and pee? Hell no they crowd up the restrooms and food lines, that’s for gas customers.
Kind of a silly reply, should stupid people be allowed to comment? Hell no they crowd out and distort the IQ curve :)
Plug in have definetly the right to use a public charging station.the real problem is free charging that's the reel problem.when im skiing i cant plug my car,not once this season even when im like 30 min before the slopes open there always plug in vehicule or full elextricand they dont move when there donne.Peoples have no fucking respect the only thing they understand is $$$$.I say no more free charging and boom!! Problem solve
To me, that would be CRAZY, not to allow!!!! 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼