A legit beast
Decided to tippy toe into the hybrid/electric world, but not without a massive amount of self doubt, personal agony and hesitation. The dealer has a single X5 on the lot after someone who originally ordered the car (btw, good job on the choices, MSport package,etc) decided not to purchase. Had 20 min to make a decision as the phones lid up with people inquiring…this is a new world, with $6 pG and $7,500 of tax credits! Now a month into it…. What a great choice! Power - outstanding. Handling is as expected from BMW. Cabin is divine, materials is first class, solid built, roomy, looks sweet! Now, what to consider in your purchase due diligence phase? First thing first, you will need to get an electrician to wire your garage for Level 2 wiring. Then invest in Level 2 charging station ($600). Must have if you’re are serious about using electric power, which gets you 35 miles, but takes two days to be charged with regular cable/plugs. The good thing, driving in sport using electric only, still makes you feel you’re driving a BMW. Seriously, 35 miles on electric, for most folks, will get them there and back, yet, you won’t have to research for charging stations on your way to your next golf trip!
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The Total Package
Love the drive, don't love the time it takes to recharge. First off I was very interested in the PHEV for the tax credit and to ride HOV. Second I was coming out of a 2018 XC90 and I have to say the improvement in ride quality moving from the Volvo to the BMW was HUGE Third the speed and power of the X5 45e is impressive, even though it’s stats are not dissimilar to the X5 4.0i it feels better Fourth the total range on a full tank and full charge is very impressive Fifth I am getting 35+ miles in electric mode and around town it’s delightful to drive Lastly, I leave the car set to hold the charge at 40% so I can always remote cool or heat and even so find my total MPG has never been less than 28MPG even on long highway trips.
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Beautiful Vehicle
Gorgeous in and out. Lovely ride and outstanding get up and go. Electric 'round town, Sport mode V6 for weekend fun. And it's VERY fun to drive! Very happy with this purchase. Very practical for us as in town needs fall within the 30 mile electric range. Took a trip to North Carolina without the ability to charge and it handled superbly through the mountains. Only negative I can point out is the wide door sill. Hard not to get your pants dirty when entering/exiting the vehicle. So keep the sills clean!
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Best 2022 PHEV
With 30 to 35 miles electric only range, the X5 45e is a great around town luxury vehicle with comfort and safety of a BMW. The 6 cylinder engine when needed starts generally smoothly with only the occasional low speed connection shudder and combined with battery power really accelerates. Gas mileage once the battery is expended is 23 to 26 mpg at highway speeds, but drops to 13-15 mpg when recharging the battery which is mainly used to be able to precool or prewarm the car remotely. Onboard charger is only 3.7 kw so a full charge takes 5 hours at 240 V 16 amps with 1% gain every 3 minutes. Yet charging by the engine takes only 1 hour which is at 17 kw rate so it is not a battery issue but apparently BMW being cheap. Also the battery has 24 kwhr capacity but in the USA is limited to 17 kwhr for warranty reasons (thanks California). Ride is smooth but controlled. The 2023 RR PHEV will have 62 mile electric only range but will cost $30 to $50k more. Beware the standard model which has satin aluminum trim which will severely discolor in touchless car washes due to the caustic soaps, so if for no other reason get the M sport option which has painted black trim.
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Great value and drivability
We bought our hybrid X5 on a lark while driving cross country. Over the next 5000 miles from Santa Fe to Provincetown and back we put the vehicle through its paces and it never let us down. Last month though we got a warning and the vehicle went in for service at about 8000 miles. It turns out it needs a new shifter assembly and the part is delayed in Germany.The dealer gave us a loaner so we are not without our wheels and I would still recommend this vehicle highly. We did not buy a extended warranty.
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