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The 50e is certainly quick, electric motors help that a lot and the B58 isn't exactly an anchor either. It's a shame they didn't combine the PHEV and the V8.
The real shame of the 50e is it's not allowed any of the other sporty stuff. You're saddled with air ride. No M adaptive dampers. No 4WS. Can it even get the active roll bars?
Once they get the reliability issues sorted outs gonna be pretty close to the sweet spot. I wouldn't be surprised if they add all the sporty suspension options in before the end of the run.
All that said, BMW has the best electrification strategy. They're offering the BEV models that people will largely not buy, but they're also offering regular ICE and PHEVs. PHEVs will become the dominant force in the automotive world in the next 5-10 years, as people realize how stupid a full BEV is. BMW is posed to succeed in that regard, assuming they can get their cost cutting under control and deliver value to consumers.
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