I've been waiting for hand-on reviews on 50e! This one is short yet so great. 👍👍👍 And now I'm looking forward to the next episode! I'd like to see more details on Electric Individual settings.
Hey! Great review - curious how the driving experience feels compared to a 40i xdrive. Obviously the acceleration is going to be better but more curious about how smooth it is on a normal commute, character differences between the two engines, air suspension vs steels, etc.
Great video, very useful and amusing at the end!! I’m in the UK and have ordered the 50e in Brooklyn grey. Surprisingly BMW seem to be working on around 3-4 months for delivery, very good news considering the supply issues with parts. Keep the great videos coming 👍🏻
another question - I am looking at the Chargepoint EV charger for my home setup, which can deliver up to 50 Amps and also can be mounted externally as I will have to mount this outside the garage. Assuming this is a good charger and also saw this in one of your other videos. please advise if I should consider any other models. Thanks again
wow seems like 50e has so much more torque and +10mi range and charges 2x faster than my 1yo 45e, and so much more impressive tech... I still like my 45e looks much better and it's been already so nice. but 50e is pointing to a really exciting future of PHEVs! (only if they could not take away the real 1-8 buttons)
@@davidberan9612 I'd be happy to. Comparing this to my previous X5 (F15), it is nothing at all like it. If I'm looking to get to and from work on battery alone, I can do that, and drive in peaceful bliss. If I want to go fast I can put it in sport and it'll totally rip! I would compare the 50e (sport mode) to the performance of last year's M50i. It really does pull that hard with the combined 483hp. There's so much tech in the vehicle, I'm still learning is capabilities. I went for m-sport and every option, except the trailer hitch. Yesterday I back it out from one parking space into another across the parking garage...from my phone. I'm blown away by this car and everything it has to offer. As for ride quality, the air suspension really helps compensate for the staggered 21" wheels and run flat performance tires. My F15 had a staggered setup as well but it was much rougher. I'm sure there are other luxury SUVs out there that are similar in some ways, but I truly feel BMW nailed it with this LCI. I would encourage you to visit a BMW dealership and take one for a test drive. They're pricey but worth every penny, IMHO.
@@mbdint that's a great question, Boris. It is a little vague, especially in sport mode. I liked the feel of the 535i in sport much more than the 50e. Don't get me wrong, the 50e is a beast in sport, but the steering feels a bit loose compared to either the F10 or F15. Hopefully BMW sorts that out.
Thanks for the insights at first place. 👍 Did I get you right that the battery cannot be charged by gas engine anymore in general? Or just aint with the button above "start/stop"?
Correct, it used to charge the battery to a user set percentage, but now just holds current battery level (of if you hard accelerate during this mode will recharge back to that saved %)
@BMWofFW - I got my X5 50e 2 months ago and absolutely love it, even though I wish it had a bit more miles on electric. I am thoroughly enjoying JP's videos as it is super clear and help me learn about my car. I would like some clarity on the EV charging as my attempts to speak with the local Genius have not yielded a clear response. Is there a throttle within the car that controls how fast it can charge? Until I get my 240V charger installed at home, I am using L1 charger at home and L2 charger at work which is a 6.2KW charger. I found a L2 Chargepoint charger that showed a capacity of 19.2KW and tried to charge my car there thinking a higher KW output meant faster charging However, upon plugging the charger to the car it displayed a charging rate of 6.2Kw per hour and the usual 3-4 hours for a full recharge. Appreciate some clarity on this. Thanks
So your 50e can take up to 7.4kW, double the 3.7 of the previous gen. the charge curve, like with full electrics, optimizes to whatever it can, if you're plugged into a local municipal circuit you're likely only pulling 206V instead of the home 240V, which would lower you around 6.6 kW at the same amperage. That's my best guess as to why you're car's only pulling 6.6 instead of the 7.4 max it can.
@@user-nt8od7we6o so then yes, the max charge for the 50e is 7.4kW, the equivalent of 240v and 32A, having the car plugged into more power will only mean the car is maxed out.
Hello there ! 3 questions? Charging can be from an Nema 14-50 outlet, 40amp breaker circuit that’s what I have at home does the car comes with a 240 v plug-in ? 2nd thing want to know if I don’t install an bmw wall box Gen3 wich is hard wired directly, can the 50e manage itself the amp or voltage that I plugged from my Nema 14-50 output? since the bmw wall box is the brain of distribution of the electricity, 3rd Q. And how long will take to charge a complete battery say at 15%left ? Thanks in advance
The car doesn't come with a stage 2 charging cable, only stage 1. If you have a 240v outlet, 40 Amp, with a gen2 charger, I charge (a X5 45e) from 0 to 100%, in about 4 hrs. So I assume this new model, being able to charge at 32A, should be quicker, maybe a little over 2 hrs?
Florinvid is right... sadly right now all plug in hybrids from BMW come with the Flex Charger, but only the Level1 chord. the Level 2 NEMA 14-50 SHOULD be available really soon but as of right now only the full BEV cars are coming with both Lv 1 and 2 chords. 2. The car will always manage itself and take as much charge as it can. Think of charging as a 3 chain link and the system is limited only by it's weakest link. so as long as A) the outlet/circuit B) the charger and C) the Car... as long as it has access to 240V and at least 7.4kW it will take in that much... if the system puts out 240V 48A and 11kW, the car will only take 7.4kW as IT's the weakest link. Savvy? 3. Assuming about 15% charge to 100% on the highest possible circuit i'd say best guess 3.5-4 hours @ 7.4kW
full disclosure... it's a gimmick. with todays cups they're all insulated anyway, and a lightly warmed or cooled cup holder isn't going to effect the liquid inside, so unless you're rocking a starbucks paper cup on the daily and always drink it hours later you're basically just getting a hand deceiver device :P
Hi, I am confused. I just watched a review of the same car, 2024 X5 50e, done by Autogefuhl, and its range on the battery shows 76km (47 miles) at only 75% charged or about 100km (60 miles) when 100% charged. Another reviewer from the UK quoted about 70 miles of electric range. Any ideas on that big difference?
@@BMWofFW Hi, Yes that is true, but he was not quoting WLTP or EPA estimates. He was showing the readout on the car display as you are. If you watch this youtube video, the readings are shown at 7:44. th-cam.com/video/GX36dtvVAKM/w-d-xo.html
@@BMWofFW After more searching, I find that the WLTP estimate is between 90-110kms and the EPA is 40 Miles. That is a pretty huge difference. I'm not sure what the car should display when fully charged, but as a Tesla driver I am well used to Rated range verses real world range🙂 I guess someone has to actually test it to see what the real electric range is around town. Bottom line the X5 50e looks like a good vehicle for someone who wants to get out of a Tesla into a nice German car, but doesn't want to have to deal with the current state of the non-Tesla DCFC charging network.
I think in US, battery warranty is 8 years that’s much longer than EU or other market. BMW set 80% usable capacity for US market to prolong the battery life thus shorter range. Same for other BMW BEV or PHEV
I keep hearing about this 42 miles (+-68km) range in the US? I just ordered my X5 50e in Belgium and they have a 68 miles (+-110km) full electric range (also seen on the car when I test drove the 50e before buying). Any reason why there's less electric range in the US?
Just differences in how they measure efficiency, EPAs testing standard varies from the EU standard, also resulting in differences in fuel economy of the exact same models between markets
@@BMWofFW I've heard from some people getting up to 128km in ideal conditions - so that's amazing actually! Weather is getting worse here and summer is at its end so let's see what it will do in winter-time...
Charging x5 50e w/ Tesla Wall Connector Can anyone confirm this? I was told that the X 550 E you should use the BMW flex charger they said using a Tesla wall connector will somehow mess up the battery of the car and give you problems. That’s what 2 service managers told me. I currently have a Tesla wall connector installed at my house. I was going to use a adapter to charge the X5. But I’m having second thoughts. Any input is appreciated. Thank you.
IMO the iX is ugly and the inside looks tacky. Also it would not be good for road trips, which I like to do. This still looks pretty good, although I do like the previous 2023 and prior design better
LOVE my 2024 BMW X50e, but am curious as to why full charge used to give 42 miles in EV only mode, but in less than 1 year has dropped to 35-36 miles on full charge.
Combination of earning your driving habits and your averages in consumption, factoring in if you preconditioning or not, and the latest temperature swings can cause it to drop too.
Ok, here is a question regarding "Battery Hold"! Lets say one enables Battery Hold,...at a current level of 40%,...when the system is providing "Regen", will the battery level percentage increase as they drive and use Regen? For instance, lets say one starts a long trip,...800 miles and depletes the battery to 20 percentage, but then engage BH,...and over the course of driving some 400 miles there is some regen taking place,....will the system add charge back into the battery by regen means? Essentially, one could potentially gain a charge level up to 33% (or more),...which means 12% was gained via Regen!
@@BMWofFW,...so, "Regen" will add charge to the HV battery,...but the ICE in the 50e does not contribute any increase in charge level like he 45e does! Oh! Before I forget,...thank you for your above response.
Buyer beware, my 3 week old plug in X3 has been in the shop 3 weeks waiting for parts from Germany. Not good BMW $85,000 POS. Theses things are breaking down at a high rate. Screen says “Drivetrain malfunction” .Should have bought a Lexus hybrid.
@@BMWofFW Brand new 2024 X5 plug in hybrid 50E. Only had it 3 weeks before it tanked. At the dealer waiting for parts from GERMANY now 3 weeks. Widespread problem with this model. BMW SUCKS.
I assume it is to improve mpg economy figures. It obviously can charge the battery but some computer trickery tells it not to go above a set point. Which probably encourages you to plug it in whenever you can and save gas. But if your journey consists of 30miles of town driving followed by 100miles of motorway you probably have little electric left for your city centre miles to the office. Why not charge when the engine is running at maximum efficiency?
Well I’d say it’s 3 fold… 1) more efficiency, 2) more power, and 3) more range. In terms of gas you’ll be getting it less frequently because of the extended EV range and if you factor in. Daily adding of 40 ish miles per day for all of $0.80 of electricity, you’ll be getting a good chunk of saved gas in comparison. Since every 40 miles of gas could be anywhere from $6-8 of gas (assuming about $4.24 gas and a 28 mpg average consumption. So factor that in a single day extended to 5 years, Basic math is $6 of gas per day for 365 days times 5 for 5 years comes out to $10,950, the same for the $0.80 a day over 5 years is $1460… so the math saved instead is $9496 saved) SOOO $7000 premium for PHEV tech saves $9496 in gas savings alone… then add the other standard features that you don’t get with gas only like Air suspension (a $1000 option on other trims)… I’d say factoring this alone you’re looking at $10,496 savings over 5 years 19,992 over 10 years… I’d say worth it…
@@BMWofFW - I mean, the 8 shortcuts are gone. Climate control buttons are gone. Heated seats and ventilated seats are now have to be turned on / off in software. Even the HEATED STEERING WHEEL BUTTON is gone. No one can dispute that having to navigate a software menu to do simple tasks is easier and safer than a switch you can locate and turn on, without looking, by memory. The fact the common sense has been lost around this is totally mind boggling.
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow don’t mean to bust your bubble but technically all that has always been software…. Just movement from physical to digital buttons mean more flexibility and future user interface upgradability
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow and hoy keys are still there… plus now follow you to loaner cars with your BMW ID. yes things change but no more than everywhere else in the market
I've been waiting for hand-on reviews on 50e! This one is short yet so great. 👍👍👍 And now I'm looking forward to the next episode! I'd like to see more details on Electric Individual settings.
Hey! Great review - curious how the driving experience feels compared to a 40i xdrive. Obviously the acceleration is going to be better but more curious about how smooth it is on a normal commute, character differences between the two engines, air suspension vs steels, etc.
Great video, very useful and amusing at the end!! I’m in the UK and have ordered the 50e in Brooklyn grey. Surprisingly BMW seem to be working on around 3-4 months for delivery, very good news considering the supply issues with parts. Keep the great videos coming 👍🏻
Congrats on your purchase, I'm considering ordering one as well. It looks so great in that color
Do not buy! My 3 week old plug in X3 is bricked at the dealer for weeks. This is a widespread problem. I hope to Lemon Law this pos.
Which inlay trim is this?
another question - I am looking at the Chargepoint EV charger for my home setup, which can deliver up to 50 Amps and also can be mounted externally as I will have to mount this outside the garage. Assuming this is a good charger and also saw this in one of your other videos. please advise if I should consider any other models. Thanks again
ChargePoint CPF-50 home charger will only do 50 amps if hardwired, plugging into a nema 14-50 drops amperage to 40A or 9.6kW max
@@BMWofFW thank you for that information- I was thinking of hardwiring as it is outside of the garage.
wow seems like 50e has so much more torque and +10mi range and charges 2x faster than my 1yo 45e, and so much more impressive tech... I still like my 45e looks much better and it's been already so nice. but 50e is pointing to a really exciting future of PHEVs! (only if they could not take away the real 1-8 buttons)
Thank you for the review. I've had mine for five days and absolutely love it! Well worth the wait over the 45e.
Could you share more info on the ride etc?
@@davidberan9612 I'd be happy to. Comparing this to my previous X5 (F15), it is nothing at all like it. If I'm looking to get to and from work on battery alone, I can do that, and drive in peaceful bliss. If I want to go fast I can put it in sport and it'll totally rip! I would compare the 50e (sport mode) to the performance of last year's M50i. It really does pull that hard with the combined 483hp.
There's so much tech in the vehicle, I'm still learning is capabilities. I went for m-sport and every option, except the trailer hitch. Yesterday I back it out from one parking space into another across the parking garage...from my phone. I'm blown away by this car and everything it has to offer.
As for ride quality, the air suspension really helps compensate for the staggered 21" wheels and run flat performance tires. My F15 had a staggered setup as well but it was much rougher. I'm sure there are other luxury SUVs out there that are similar in some ways, but I truly feel BMW nailed it with this LCI. I would encourage you to visit a BMW dealership and take one for a test drive. They're pricey but worth every penny, IMHO.
@@Colotoddo how is the steering feel in 50e? Is on-center feel good or rather vague like in 45e? Thank you
@@mbdint that's a great question, Boris. It is a little vague, especially in sport mode. I liked the feel of the 535i in sport much more than the 50e. Don't get me wrong, the 50e is a beast in sport, but the steering feels a bit loose compared to either the F10 or F15. Hopefully BMW sorts that out.
Thanks for the insights at first place. 👍 Did I get you right that the battery cannot be charged by gas engine anymore in general? Or just aint with the button above "start/stop"?
Correct, it used to charge the battery to a user set percentage, but now just holds current battery level (of if you hard accelerate during this mode will recharge back to that saved %)
You can still charge in normal hybrid and electric modes, but the using gas motor to charge the battery to a set percentage is gone
Is the AC / Precondition still tied to battery?
Thanks. In the gas only mode what is the MPG.
28mpg combined
@BMWofFW - I got my X5 50e 2 months ago and absolutely love it, even though I wish it had a bit more miles on electric. I am thoroughly enjoying JP's videos as it is super clear and help me learn about my car. I would like some clarity on the EV charging as my attempts to speak with the local Genius have not yielded a clear response. Is there a throttle within the car that controls how fast it can charge? Until I get my 240V charger installed at home, I am using L1 charger at home and L2 charger at work which is a 6.2KW charger. I found a L2 Chargepoint charger that showed a capacity of 19.2KW and tried to charge my car there thinking a higher KW output meant faster charging However, upon plugging the charger to the car it displayed a charging rate of 6.2Kw per hour and the usual 3-4 hours for a full recharge. Appreciate some clarity on this. Thanks
So your 50e can take up to 7.4kW, double the 3.7 of the previous gen. the charge curve, like with full electrics, optimizes to whatever it can, if you're plugged into a local municipal circuit you're likely only pulling 206V instead of the home 240V, which would lower you around 6.6 kW at the same amperage. That's my best guess as to why you're car's only pulling 6.6 instead of the 7.4 max it can.
@@BMWofFW Thank you and this is exactly what I wanted to know what is the throttle limit...
@@user-nt8od7we6o so then yes, the max charge for the 50e is 7.4kW, the equivalent of 240v and 32A, having the car plugged into more power will only mean the car is maxed out.
Hello there ! 3 questions? Charging can be from an Nema 14-50 outlet, 40amp breaker circuit that’s what I have at home does the car comes with a 240 v plug-in ?
2nd thing want to know if I don’t install an bmw wall box Gen3 wich is hard wired directly, can the 50e manage itself the amp or voltage that I plugged from my Nema 14-50 output?
since the bmw wall box is the brain of distribution of the electricity,
3rd Q. And how long will take to charge a complete battery say at 15%left ?
Thanks in advance
The car doesn't come with a stage 2 charging cable, only stage 1. If you have a 240v outlet, 40 Amp, with a gen2 charger, I charge (a X5 45e) from 0 to 100%, in about 4 hrs.
So I assume this new model, being able to charge at 32A, should be quicker, maybe a little over 2 hrs?
Florinvid is right... sadly right now all plug in hybrids from BMW come with the Flex Charger, but only the Level1 chord. the Level 2 NEMA 14-50 SHOULD be available really soon but as of right now only the full BEV cars are coming with both Lv 1 and 2 chords.
2. The car will always manage itself and take as much charge as it can. Think of charging as a 3 chain link and the system is limited only by it's weakest link. so as long as A) the outlet/circuit B) the charger and C) the Car... as long as it has access to 240V and at least 7.4kW it will take in that much... if the system puts out 240V 48A and 11kW, the car will only take 7.4kW as IT's the weakest link. Savvy?
3. Assuming about 15% charge to 100% on the highest possible circuit i'd say best guess 3.5-4 hours @ 7.4kW
@@BMWofFW Great thanks for the info so kind of you guys
Does the trailer hitch block the kick to open feature on the 2024 BMW X5 50e?
Yes
Actually it's not blocking, they disable it out of concerns of the kick to open accidentally opening and striking the bike rack or trailer.@@BMWofFW
Can you do a driving impressions video?
the second we get one unallocated absolutely! I'm just not going to do a driving impression with a customers sold car :(
My 50e is production beging, confusing with the cupholder, it was heated and cooled cupholder I saw, but it is not now...really forward to have it
full disclosure... it's a gimmick. with todays cups they're all insulated anyway, and a lightly warmed or cooled cup holder isn't going to effect the liquid inside, so unless you're rocking a starbucks paper cup on the daily and always drink it hours later you're basically just getting a hand deceiver device :P
Hi, I am confused. I just watched a review of the same car, 2024 X5 50e, done by Autogefuhl, and its range on the battery shows 76km (47 miles) at only 75% charged or about 100km (60 miles) when 100% charged. Another reviewer from the UK quoted about 70 miles of electric range. Any ideas on that big difference?
WLFP has a slightly different way of measuring range than EPA.
@@BMWofFW Hi, Yes that is true, but he was not quoting WLTP or EPA estimates. He was showing the readout on the car display as you are. If you watch this youtube video, the readings are shown at 7:44. th-cam.com/video/GX36dtvVAKM/w-d-xo.html
@@BMWofFW After more searching, I find that the WLTP estimate is between 90-110kms and the EPA is 40 Miles. That is a pretty huge difference. I'm not sure what the car should display when fully charged, but as a Tesla driver I am well used to Rated range verses real world range🙂 I guess someone has to actually test it to see what the real electric range is around town. Bottom line the X5 50e looks like a good vehicle for someone who wants to get out of a Tesla into a nice German car, but doesn't want to have to deal with the current state of the non-Tesla DCFC charging network.
I think in US, battery warranty is 8 years that’s much longer than EU or other market. BMW set 80% usable capacity for US market to prolong the battery life thus shorter range. Same for other BMW BEV or PHEV
@@asanleung1947 Yes, same for my Tesla that I only charge to 80%, unless heding out for a big trip.
I keep hearing about this 42 miles (+-68km) range in the US? I just ordered my X5 50e in Belgium and they have a 68 miles (+-110km) full electric range (also seen on the car when I test drove the 50e before buying).
Any reason why there's less electric range in the US?
Just differences in how they measure efficiency, EPAs testing standard varies from the EU standard, also resulting in differences in fuel economy of the exact same models between markets
@BMWofFW so like I think . Here in Europe there estimated range it's never accurate
@@BMWofFW I've heard from some people getting up to 128km in ideal conditions - so that's amazing actually! Weather is getting worse here and summer is at its end so let's see what it will do in winter-time...
Is this the b58 i-6 motor with an electric motor?
YUP
Charging x5 50e w/ Tesla Wall Connector
Can anyone confirm this? I was told that the X 550 E you should use the BMW flex charger they said using a Tesla wall connector will somehow mess up the battery of the car and give you problems. That’s what 2 service managers told me.
I currently have a Tesla wall connector installed at my house. I was going to use a adapter to charge the X5. But I’m having second thoughts.
Any input is appreciated. Thank you.
Responded on your other post!
But yes you can, no it’s not recommended because connectors complicate things by adding another resistor point which can cause fires. But yes you can.
So from 16A on the previous generation you got to 32A now. And 10 more miles on the battery range. Not bad. Would still get the iX 😅
IMO the iX is ugly and the inside looks tacky. Also it would not be good for road trips, which I like to do. This still looks pretty good, although I do like the previous 2023 and prior design better
We have a 2023 430i M Sport we turned down the 2024 because of that ugly screen and the toggle switch shifter.I can not get used to that.
Funny enough I’m working on a prototype to fix the shifter problem
Anybody knows a real range as an electric ? I know depends the temp outside but more / less ?
Seems in the short time people have had one from us, city driving closer to 39 miles, 28 highway driving...
But that's one customer, i'd rather see a higher sample size before making a definitive determination.
In UK my '22 X5 45e varies from 50miles of range in summer to 35 miles in winter
LOVE my 2024 BMW X50e, but am curious as to why full charge used to give 42 miles in EV only mode, but in less than 1 year has dropped to 35-36 miles on full charge.
Combination of earning your driving habits and your averages in consumption, factoring in if you preconditioning or not, and the latest temperature swings can cause it to drop too.
Very bad news about the no longer supported preset battery charge level while driving :(
Ok, here is a question regarding "Battery Hold"! Lets say one enables Battery Hold,...at a current level of 40%,...when the system is providing "Regen", will the battery level percentage increase as they drive and use Regen?
For instance, lets say one starts a long trip,...800 miles and depletes the battery to 20 percentage, but then engage BH,...and over the course of driving some 400 miles there is some regen taking place,....will the system add charge back into the battery by regen means? Essentially, one could potentially gain a charge level up to 33% (or more),...which means 12% was gained via Regen!
Yes, and as it regents over 40 it will then use electric as needed until 40 is hit or it drops below, then start charging again to at least 40%.
@@BMWofFW,...so, "Regen" will add charge to the HV battery,...but the ICE in the 50e does not contribute any increase in charge level like he 45e does!
Oh! Before I forget,...thank you for your above response.
Buyer beware, my 3 week old plug in X3 has been in the shop 3 weeks waiting for parts from Germany. Not good BMW $85,000 POS.
Theses things are breaking down at a high rate. Screen says “Drivetrain malfunction” .Should have bought a Lexus hybrid.
Newer X3 PHEV or the 2021 model?
@@BMWofFW Brand new 2024 X5 plug in hybrid 50E. Only had it 3 weeks before it tanked. At the dealer waiting for parts from GERMANY now 3 weeks. Widespread problem with this model. BMW SUCKS.
Correction X5 Plug in
bmw has still one or two things to learn with Volvo….no charge via engine 😮?
it used to... literally no idea why they did a way with that.
I assume it is to improve mpg economy figures. It obviously can charge the battery but some computer trickery tells it not to go above a set point. Which probably encourages you to plug it in whenever you can and save gas. But if your journey consists of 30miles of town driving followed by 100miles of motorway you probably have little electric left for your city centre miles to the office. Why not charge when the engine is running at maximum efficiency?
$7,000 for e drive. About what, 5 years worth of gas?
Well I’d say it’s 3 fold… 1) more efficiency, 2) more power, and 3) more range. In terms of gas you’ll be getting it less frequently because of the extended EV range and if you factor in. Daily adding of 40 ish miles per day for all of $0.80 of electricity, you’ll be getting a good chunk of saved gas in comparison. Since every 40 miles of gas could be anywhere from $6-8 of gas (assuming about $4.24 gas and a 28 mpg average consumption. So factor that in a single day extended to 5 years, Basic math is $6 of gas per day for 365 days times 5 for 5 years comes out to $10,950, the same for the $0.80 a day over 5 years is $1460… so the math saved instead is $9496 saved) SOOO $7000 premium for PHEV tech saves $9496 in gas savings alone… then add the other standard features that you don’t get with gas only like Air suspension (a $1000 option on other trims)… I’d say factoring this alone you’re looking at $10,496 savings over 5 years 19,992 over 10 years… I’d say worth it…
And it won’t charge while driving on ICE only
Not anymore no, I mean it will but not like previous gen, mainly because of the efficiency hit for doing so
iDrive 8 looks like a nightmare.
hardly... it's more intuitively layed out than idrive 7
@@BMWofFW - I mean, the 8 shortcuts are gone. Climate control buttons are gone. Heated seats and ventilated seats are now have to be turned on / off in software. Even the HEATED STEERING WHEEL BUTTON is gone. No one can dispute that having to navigate a software menu to do simple tasks is easier and safer than a switch you can locate and turn on, without looking, by memory. The fact the common sense has been lost around this is totally mind boggling.
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow don’t mean to bust your bubble but technically all that has always been software…. Just movement from physical to digital buttons mean more flexibility and future user interface upgradability
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow and hoy keys are still there… plus now follow you to loaner cars with your BMW ID. yes things change but no more than everywhere else in the market