In this platform, there are truly just three channels producing content for "European conditions" when it comes to EVs: you (Battery Life), Bjorn, and Kris. Really, they're the only big channels out there creating content that potential EV customers-who, let's face it, is gonna be everyone in the next five years-actually need and want to know about. Traditional car channels still can’t shake off that old-school petrol car mentality. Of course, this kind of range-focused content will become redundant in 8-10 years as solid-state batteries roll out and our technology advances. But today, the content these three channels are putting out is sort of a public service. Because people need these insights right now. And obviously, so do the manufacturers. Hopefully, they keep supplying you lot with plenty of cars and support.
When it comes to a choice between the i4 and i5, remember that they both have the same battery and motor setup, but the 4 is smaller, a little lighter, and more aerodynamic.
I am writing from Turkey. First of all, thank you for your work. An informative video. Electric vehicle purchases are fast in my country. I want to buy "i5 xdrive 40". I was undecided. I watched your video 8 times. I believe in your test results. I ordered my vehicle. I will receive it in 8-10 days.
@@sametcelik8495 Samet bey merhaba kolay gelsin ben de aracı bu videodaki beyefendinin testlerine istinaden aldım sipariş ettim aracım geçtiğimiz cumartesi günü geldi lakin gönüllü geri çağırma programından dolayı borusan Türkiye aracı teslim etmedi pil hücrelerinden bir tanesinin değişimi gerekiyormuş bu hafta içerisinde eşdeğer bir ikame araç verip yeni pil hücresinin gelmesini bekleyeceğim özetle teslim almadım
@@sametcelik8495 üretimde bantta bir hata olmuş sanırım bu da aynı grupta üretildiğini gönüllü geri çağırma programına alındığını, bir hücre pil değişimi yapılacak yurt dışından hücre bekleniyor ikame araç verecekler bu hafta onunla idare edeceğiz bir ay kadar araç sizin aracınız daha önce gelirse paylaşırmışsınız tecrübenizi
WLTP range is 571 in that configuration of his. Also EQS has way more battery capacity and cheapest version is 98K euro minimum, which has 680 WLTP. While this is 77K minimum. A 800 km EQS is 110K at the lowest so for a good spec you are looking near 140-150K. But yes the battery in the i5 is simply too small.
Not so bad performance in the context of being based on a shared platform with ICE. Also this one would be interesting to compare with the Genesis G80 Electrified.
I have the i5 edrive40 M-Sport with 21" and can drive 480 km on the motorway with 120 km/h Just forget the 130 km/h you will arrive 1 minute before me 😅
In this platform, there are truly just three channels producing content for "European conditions" when it comes to EVs: you (Battery Life), Bjorn, and Kris. Really, they're the only big channels out there creating content that potential EV customers-who, let's face it, is gonna be everyone in the next five years-actually need and want to know about. Traditional car channels still can’t shake off that old-school petrol car mentality. Of course, this kind of range-focused content will become redundant in 8-10 years as solid-state batteries roll out and our technology advances. But today, the content these three channels are putting out is sort of a public service. Because people need these insights right now. And obviously, so do the manufacturers. Hopefully, they keep supplying you lot with plenty of cars and support.
Yeah i5's main weakness in this class of car is the battery size. It should have been 90 kWh.
The 20” wheels also reduce the range by 30 miles or so.
correction: 4.4liter v8 twin turbo
@@435666 imagine going around EV channels to do this. What a boring situation you must be in.
When it comes to a choice between the i4 and i5, remember that they both have the same battery and motor setup, but the 4 is smaller, a little lighter, and more aerodynamic.
@@BogeyTheBear it is the better car overall i'd say. The i4
9:45 "why didn't you go over there" it's an illegal move since you cross a solid white line haha so I'm guessing that's why :D
That look and go feature is really cool!
I am writing from Turkey. First of all, thank you for your work. An informative video. Electric vehicle purchases are fast in my country. I want to buy "i5 xdrive 40". I was undecided. I watched your video 8 times. I believe in your test results. I ordered my vehicle. I will receive it in 8-10 days.
Merhaba aracı aldınız mı? Yorumlarınızı paylaşır mısınız ? Bende sparişi verdim ve 1 hafta içinde almayı planlıyorum.
@@sametcelik8495 Samet bey merhaba kolay gelsin ben de aracı bu videodaki beyefendinin testlerine istinaden aldım sipariş ettim aracım geçtiğimiz cumartesi günü geldi lakin gönüllü geri çağırma programından dolayı borusan Türkiye aracı teslim etmedi pil hücrelerinden bir tanesinin değişimi gerekiyormuş bu hafta içerisinde eşdeğer bir ikame araç verip yeni pil hücresinin gelmesini bekleyeceğim özetle teslim almadım
@@sametcelik8495merhaba Samet bey henüz teslim almadım araç gönüllü geri çağırma programına alındı
@@sametcelik8495 üretimde bantta bir hata olmuş sanırım bu da aynı grupta üretildiğini gönüllü geri çağırma programına alındığını, bir hücre pil değişimi yapılacak yurt dışından hücre bekleniyor ikame araç verecekler bu hafta onunla idare edeceğiz bir ay kadar araç sizin aracınız daha önce gelirse paylaşırmışsınız tecrübenizi
@@sametcelik8495 merhaba aracınız geldi mi
Chris, you're sooooo German, standing next to a noisy Autobahn and complaining about a guy mowing the grass on a Sunday 😂 Spießer 😘
Self steering yes please,, BMW has got it right 🙂 all new things have some minor flaws in the beginning, but they are one right path 🙂
thanks.......from Portugal
Hi Chris, nice car but very expensive for what you get, in Ireland, i5 starting from €90,110 for the eDrive40.
here in the Netherlands 77K
in China, m60 is about 69k dollar =), there are to much competitors here
Only 464 km wltp? EQS has nearly 800 km for the awd 🙈
WLTP range is 571 in that configuration of his. Also EQS has way more battery capacity and cheapest version is 98K euro minimum, which has 680 WLTP. While this is 77K minimum. A 800 km EQS is 110K at the lowest so for a good spec you are looking near 140-150K. But yes the battery in the i5 is simply too small.
@@Astke it's not 571 but 529 for Msport package with these wheels
@@noproblem386 nope those are the wrong wheels. These are the 20 inch LM M Aerodynamic not the 21 individual aeros.
@@Astke it's 492km with the 21 inch... at least what I see on the online configurator
@@noproblem386 Oh i am an idiot. this is the xDrive40 not the eDrive40
Not so bad performance in the context of being based on a shared platform with ICE.
Also this one would be interesting to compare with the Genesis G80 Electrified.
Evet teslim aldım
I have the i5 edrive40 M-Sport with 21" and can drive 480 km on the motorway with 120 km/h
Just forget the 130 km/h you will arrive 1 minute before me 😅
How can be possible that, this BMW i5 has a worseconsumption than the ID.4 at 130 kph ??
Really bad efficiency BMW
He said the ID4 had an average speed of 116 kph so it isn't a very representative comparison.
İ5 araç ağırlığı boş 2.300 kg awd sistem
BMW's steerings wheels are waaaay too thick.
But it's fine 😂
Nice review, the car is nice but the range is ridiculous for the price, dead on arrival, this car talks to the fans of BMW only at this point.
340 km range, when at a steady 130 kph… Not good enough, that battery is simply too small
I'd take an M550i 8 days a week over this thing
210 miles......nowhere near enough imo