Yes, I would! You have more fun, let other cars behind you on every traffic light and the sound is the same like the 330i since they removed the popping via an update. So I would go for the 330e.
PHEVs in my opinion as the best middle ground as in the uk I don’t feel the infrastructure is ready for a large number of EV cars but they are certainly getting there
My question is, does this car recharge whilst running on petrol? Or is the only method from plugging it in? I've heard previously that about 1% typically can be generated by the regenerative braking, but otherwise can you regenerate from running the petrol engine like in a Prius? I'm in the market for a new car next Summer and I'm really fancying the 330e. I currently have a diesel Audi A3 that I'm just simply not running the miles into like I used to when I bought it, therefore typical DPF blockages. My journey to work is 1.2 miles away, and then most of my other journeys of the day involve a lot of traffic/stopping and starting. So my logic was to run these journeys on electric, I feel like I'd save a fortune. I have no access to a socket at my home but there are chargers at work. Although every so often in my job I can find myself needing to make longer motorway journeys, or day trips with my girlfriend, trips to see friends etc. This is where I'm curious about the recharging
It will recharge BUT if you are not charging the car at all it might not be the best choice. The car is heavier so when you are using just the petrol you are lugging around another 200kg of batteries not doing anything. If you are going to charge it at work and the short distance you are travelling it is a good choice
I suppose the current is going to be really high. Do they suggest what you should as the nearest plug socket is 10 meters away 🧐. I reviewed the 320d last year and did not feel any different to drive
They don't recommend using an extension because they want to avoid liability if some dumbass uses a 20m 2$ chinese extension and something catches fire/melts/sparks. As long as it's a good enough extension (the included cable is rated at 230v 10A in Europe) you will be fine
darren broughton 1) I found this out after from another persons comment which I found an interesting fact but not sure what is recommended as the nearest socket is around 10 meters, 2) thanks for updating me on the charge time , sometimes you get a few facts wrong during a video and 3) why would the dealer not like my dog in the car (seats where covered in a blanket if you are concerned about the seats. Are you a 330e owner or some other electric / hybrid and what’s you experience like
I've had mine for 6 months and it's a great car however you will not get 35 miles of electric range. Most I've got is low 20s and that's driving like a vicar!
@@DamoDrives Got the M Sport with M Sport Plus package, Tech pack with heads up and Harmon Kardon and the lux pack. It's a beautiful car and although not as fast as my previous Audi S3 it's still fun!!
@@colinlee8367 Hi there, could you pls. give a feedback about the 50/50 weight distribution of BMW? I am asking because of the additional 200 kg of battery/motor. Affecting smooth feeling during driving? Thanks
@@basilem7909 good evening to you. So I havent driven the 330i but have had several previous BMWs. As you will be aware they pride themselves on having 50/50 weight distribution and the 330e is no different. Battery pack is under the floor and the petrol tank is smaller and repositioned so the car remains 50/50. It is still heavier than a 330i and I imagine you would notice the difference if driven back to back but I've no complaints. It handles better than my Audi S3 so I'm very happy.
Have driven the 320D and for normal driving I did not notice much of a difference, if you are really pushing on then yes but daily driving at sensible speeds I don’t think you notice
BMW state 37g/km and 37 miles electric range (although this might be less in real world but I don’t expect it too be massively different) Are you considering getting 1 ?
sometimes when I get a car I only have it for a day so do not always have the chance to learn everything about the car, thanks for the bit of extra information 😊
Normally, the magnitude of the pressure-area term is small relative to the m dot-V terms. The nozzle of a jet engine is usually designed to make the exit pressure equal to free stream. In that case, the pressure term in the general equation is equal to zero and we can use the previous thrust equation. The force (thrust) is equal to the exit mass flow rate times the exit velocity minus the free stream mass flow rate times the free stream velocity. Since the exit mass flow rate is nearly equal to the free stream mass flow rate, and the free stream is all air, we can call the mass flow rate through the engine the engine airflow rate.
Don’t buy urgent please read first my 330e nearly 4 years old done 38000 miles timing chain broke last month the engine is being rebuilt now but bmw said NO goodwill because it wasn’t brought at a bmw garage just over a year ago and it’s B service wasn’t completed a a bmw garage but a fully qualified vat registered garage absolutely disgraceful BMW should now stand for BE MORE WARY
John Hill they are generally really reliable cars which is not a great thing for you. The only issue from BMW is they can not guarantee the work done by the other garage or they did all of the things required for a B service. I know if a car does not have the services at the correct time and at BMW they cannot sell it as an approved BMW car either. does not help you I know 😳
Do you seriously expect BMW to compensate you for a broken 2nd hand car that has been serviced outside their dealer network!!!! Really????? So they were VAT registered, wow, so is my local kebab shop. In a word, mental.
@@timsmith3229 so Tim if you accept that 38000 miles is an ok mileage for a cam chain to snap second hand car or not and a vat registered garage is the industrial standard with the financial and vehicle Ombusman so Tim Smith if that’s your real name don’t comment on issues you know nothing about and then accept people may find you a dim wit or keep commenting and people will be rest assured you really are a dim wit with as much use on commenting on cars as a chocolate teapot have a nice day
Not that dealer but speaking with other dealers the manufacturer do not recommend using anything other than the cable supplied with the car and no official work around they can recommend (surprised they do not offer a long cable as an optional extra although they are really really expensive as the prices seem to be £500-£900 across brands)
Would you choose the 330e over the 330
How much does it cost?
yes!
For me I drive 2 miles a day to get to the train station and very little at the weekend as I am often reviewing fun cars like this 😊.
Yes, I would! You have more fun, let other cars behind you on every traffic light and the sound is the same like the 330i since they removed the popping via an update. So I would go for the 330e.
PHEVs in my opinion as the best middle ground as in the uk I don’t feel the infrastructure is ready for a large number of EV cars but they are certainly getting there
You’ve answered the questions other reviewers have just ignored so thanks
Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Was a very good review for 330e but Please tell us that
Finally, Can we use Extension Lead or not ?
Glad you enjoyed it and not found out about the lead
Thank you for replying. Actually In comments someone said Do not use Extension Lead so I’m not sure, whether should I use it or not 🤔
No, it is clearly specified by BMW not to use extension lead.
Ever manufacturer I have reviewed cars for say the same thing and that’s not to use an extension lead
My question is, does this car recharge whilst running on petrol? Or is the only method from plugging it in? I've heard previously that about 1% typically can be generated by the regenerative braking, but otherwise can you regenerate from running the petrol engine like in a Prius?
I'm in the market for a new car next Summer and I'm really fancying the 330e. I currently have a diesel Audi A3 that I'm just simply not running the miles into like I used to when I bought it, therefore typical DPF blockages. My journey to work is 1.2 miles away, and then most of my other journeys of the day involve a lot of traffic/stopping and starting. So my logic was to run these journeys on electric, I feel like I'd save a fortune. I have no access to a socket at my home but there are chargers at work.
Although every so often in my job I can find myself needing to make longer motorway journeys, or day trips with my girlfriend, trips to see friends etc. This is where I'm curious about the recharging
It will recharge BUT if you are not charging the car at all it might not be the best choice. The car is heavier so when you are using just the petrol you are lugging around another 200kg of batteries not doing anything. If you are going to charge it at work and the short distance you are travelling it is a good choice
Nice car. I can tell since November that got mine. Just one thing, Owners manual states that you shouldn't use an extension cable for charging.
I suppose the current is going to be really high. Do they suggest what you should as the nearest plug socket is 10 meters away 🧐. I reviewed the 320d last year and did not feel any different to drive
They don't recommend using an extension because they want to avoid liability if some dumbass uses a 20m 2$ chinese extension and something catches fire/melts/sparks.
As long as it's a good enough extension (the included cable is rated at 230v 10A in Europe) you will be fine
José Luís Lopes the good ones are probably made in China as well.
@@persiaswine true
1) do not plug into extension lead like you did
2) charge on domestic is 5. Hrs
3 not sure Bmw keen on dogs in loan cars
darren broughton 1) I found this out after from another persons comment which I found an interesting fact but not sure what is recommended as the nearest socket is around 10 meters, 2) thanks for updating me on the charge time , sometimes you get a few facts wrong during a video and 3) why would the dealer not like my dog in the car (seats where covered in a blanket if you are concerned about the seats. Are you a 330e owner or some other electric / hybrid and what’s you experience like
@@DamoDrives 1) recommendation is to get a re-inforced plug installed in range of the cable provided with the car.
I've had mine for 6 months and it's a great car however you will not get 35 miles of electric range. Most I've got is low 20s and that's driving like a vicar!
I was very impressed with the 330 and would make a fantasic daily car, what spec did you choose
@@DamoDrives Got the M Sport with M Sport Plus package, Tech pack with heads up and Harmon Kardon and the lux pack. It's a beautiful car and although not as fast as my previous Audi S3 it's still fun!!
@@colinlee8367 Hi there, could you pls. give a feedback about the 50/50 weight distribution of BMW? I am asking because of the additional 200 kg of battery/motor. Affecting smooth feeling during driving? Thanks
@@basilem7909 good evening to you. So I havent driven the 330i but have had several previous BMWs. As you will be aware they pride themselves on having 50/50 weight distribution and the 330e is no different. Battery pack is under the floor and the petrol tank is smaller and repositioned so the car remains 50/50. It is still heavier than a 330i and I imagine you would notice the difference if driven back to back but I've no complaints. It handles better than my Audi S3 so I'm very happy.
Have driven the 320D and for normal driving I did not notice much of a difference, if you are really pushing on then yes but daily driving at sensible speeds I don’t think you notice
is that bmw less then 50g/km CO2 exhaust emissions and is capable of being operated with zero emissions for a minimum range
of 10 miles??
BMW state 37g/km and 37 miles electric range (although this might be less in real world but I don’t expect it too be massively different) Are you considering getting 1 ?
@@DamoDrives yes
Worship Gospel Media if you are in East Sussex make sure to go to chandlers 😊
@@DamoDrives how is the fuel range
Can anyone confirm approx how many Kw to full charge. Would it be around 1.5 to 2Kw?
You didn’t use the xtra boost:)
sometimes when I get a car I only have it for a day so do not always have the chance to learn everything about the car, thanks for the bit of extra information 😊
Rocket science is merely thrust over weight. It's not that complicated.
Normally, the magnitude of the pressure-area term is small relative to the m dot-V terms. The nozzle of a jet engine is usually designed to make the exit pressure equal to free stream. In that case, the pressure term in the general equation is equal to zero and we can use the previous thrust equation. The force (thrust) is equal to the exit mass flow rate times the exit velocity minus the free stream mass flow rate times the free stream velocity. Since the exit mass flow rate is nearly equal to the free stream mass flow rate, and the free stream is all air, we can call the mass flow rate through the engine the engine airflow rate.
@@DamoDrives oh well if you're going to get bogged down with minutiae of engine dynamics then I've got beer that needs drinking.
Lol, you work in the industry or something aircraft related . How was the video thoign
Yes, I've got the X1 and my brother in law is collecting a 330e in March so I was thinking about it myself.
Hope he enjoys it
Don’t buy urgent please read first my 330e nearly 4 years old done 38000 miles timing chain broke last month the engine is being rebuilt now but bmw said NO goodwill because it wasn’t brought at a bmw garage just over a year ago and it’s B service wasn’t completed a a bmw garage but a fully qualified vat registered garage absolutely disgraceful BMW should now stand for BE MORE WARY
John Hill they are generally really reliable cars which is not a great thing for you. The only issue from BMW is they can not guarantee the work done by the other garage or they did all of the things required for a B service. I know if a car does not have the services at the correct time and at BMW they cannot sell it as an approved BMW car either. does not help you I know 😳
Do you seriously expect BMW to compensate you for a broken 2nd hand car that has been serviced outside their dealer network!!!! Really????? So they were VAT registered, wow, so is my local kebab shop. In a word, mental.
@@timsmith3229 so Tim if you accept that 38000 miles is an ok mileage for a cam chain to snap second hand car or not and a vat registered garage is the industrial standard with the financial and vehicle Ombusman so Tim Smith if that’s your real name don’t comment on issues you know nothing about and then accept people may find you a dim wit or keep commenting and people will be rest assured you really are a dim wit with as much use on commenting on cars as a chocolate teapot have a nice day
I don't think its recommended to charge it with an extension cord
There has to be a solution as I am sure a lot of people could not get really close to a socket, will email the BMW dealer and see what they say 😊
@@DamoDrives Hi Damian, thank you for a nice review! Did you ever receive an answer from the dealer? :)
Not that dealer but speaking with other dealers the manufacturer do not recommend using anything other than the cable supplied with the car and no official work around they can recommend (surprised they do not offer a long cable as an optional extra although they are really really expensive as the prices seem to be £500-£900 across brands)
I feel like the 0-60 is lower than 5.6. There’s no way it’s not faster than a normal 330
It’s the lack of lag which is great, really like the 3 series anyway so makes this an even better package
I recently got one and it's software tuned to 370 hp and 640 NM torque. It's quicker than 5.6 now.
I bet that’s a fun car and it’s only a small tune so not over stressing the engine
@@kyrrilcrepeele1353why not 400/700
Audio is so bad
I think it’s a problem your end as i have tried on pc, phone and tablet with no issues