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140.000usd - My X5 45e 150.000usd. 40i with same spec 210.000usd. M50i 275.000usd X5M And with gas prices of 6-7usd/gallon we prefer less fuel and more electric range ( i manage 50 miles electric with europe spec) |
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I think when I have enough passive income to afford one every year, then I'll consider it. |
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04-02-2021, 01:48 PM | #70 |
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About to receive my xDrive45e in late April. I’m in West Los Angeles and been driving a 2018 xDrive40e for almost 3 years. I’ve kept good records and been averaging 43 MPG (mostly city driving 15-20 miles with 4-5 trips to Palm Springs and San Francisco). Charging the car has been a religion with level II charger at home and work and on business trip destinations.
Can’t wait for the xDrive45e to get 100% to 150% more electric battery range. Aiming to average 65 MPG! Last edited by HybridLA; 04-02-2021 at 04:30 PM.. |
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04-02-2021, 02:33 PM | #71 |
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I'm averaging about 67mpg on mine so far. My use case is that I'm mostly running around locally at 40-55mph speed limits, and sometimes, as low as 25mph. Most of my trips would be a long ways from fully warming up the ICE (your gauge may show it's warm, but it can take 15-20 miles to actually burn out all of the moisture and crud), so that should save deposits in the oil and exhaust system, too. It all depends, but for many people, the PHEV can be quite a savings and in most situations, has more oomph than the 40i...not as much as the M, but way more efficient. It depends on what you want...nobody 'needs' an M, but life shouldn't be limited when you can satisfy your desires without compromising other things. Personally, I do feel better not burning all that fuel, and you're lucky if your energy efficiency gets over 50% in an ICE. Stationary power plants generally are much more efficient, and there's not that much lost in transmissions, and if you have access to green energy, it's even better.
We won't be around in 100-years, but the coastline will likely look way different if the CO2 discharges keep going in the same direction that they are now. 65,000 sqKms in the Barents sea were ice free earlier this winter, and it dumped record quantities of snow in parts of Europe...the UK in places, saw 25' snow drifts! Russia has played with the northern passage with ice breakers where required for most of the year now where that hasn't been possible in recorded history before - the extent of the ice was either to great, or too thick. |
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04-04-2021, 09:08 AM | #72 | ||
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Things we enjoy like the internet and GPS were also a result of govt policies. FWIW, being able to write off your lease on a luxury SUV that you use for personal use as a business expense is also a type of subsidy for fossil powered vehicles (in case you are worried about EV rebates etc). FWIW, we have a Tesla MY and X5. Both have their pros and cons. For city driving and commute no comparison the MY is better suited for our family needs. I have found that the only people who don't care about expenses are those who are very wealthy or deep in debt living pay check to pay check. I was surprised to see the number of people go to food banks last year in new luxury cars in the US. To each his own I suppose. To me the 45e is the best value in lux mid-size SUV. It's a super package. |
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God bless! I want to leave Tesla alone in this discussion. Remember, it’s the least reliable car of all ages. We know it. Consumer Reports knows it. |
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04-05-2021, 07:48 AM | #75 | |
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The attempted elitism here is adorable. I guess the proper response is, why would you want to just throw thousands of dollars into the trash even if you have more than you need?
Answer: you wouldn't, it's stupid. But unless you have a very one-off scenario where the 45e impedes it, that's exactly what you're doing if you buy the non-hybrid...you're choosing to pay more for less. It's 2021, facts are back in style. Quote:
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45e is a wonderful car. I just see too many one-offs. |
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04-07-2021, 02:26 PM | #80 |
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If you were to turn on battery control BEFORE you reach the threshold desired, it shouldn't be a big power drain on the engine as it's then not trying to push a bunch of energy into the batteries...but, if say you wanted it at 50% when approaching a city where you need the EV mode, and it was down to 10%, that energy will be a much bigger hit on the ICE...the energy isn't free, but holding it isn't a big deal.
As I read the description between adaptive and hybrid, hybrid tries to stay in EV mode a bit more, and will turn on the ICE when you exceed the ability of the EV motor to respond to your foot on the pedal. Adaptive takes into account your intended trip (assuming you've set a destination) and the type of road and terrain you're on and likely to encounter, and then adjusts when and where to turn the ICE on in anticipation of the need, not the actual demand at that instant. SO, at least in theory, Adaptive mode should seem a bit smoother, and it will try to keep some charge in the vehicle until you've reached your destination. |
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04-19-2021, 02:14 PM | #82 | |
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Other than that it's a lovely car with no buttons and a giant Space-X screen. It also autopilots itself. |
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04-20-2021, 04:24 PM | #83 |
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Real world road trip range for the 45e?
Like most people, the majority of my driving is local errands, etc. However, I do love me a road trip
My man math suggests that with some smart driving someone could get close to 600 miles of range on a 40i with its large 22 gal tank. Given the fuel tank capacity is smaller on the 45e, and it weighs more... what are owners seeing in the real world for range on a road trip. not driving 60 mph the whole way, but more like a realistic 75mph highway drive? Lastly, when in electric-only mode around town - is the 45e super quiet inside? Like quieter than the X7 40i? Looking for S-class levels of quiet in our next car.
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Very quiet in town
Just got my 45e a few days ago. Today did 20 miles of ejuice driving. Very quiet in town and also quick enough to be pleasant to drive without the gas engine kicking in. If it does, it's also very quiet.
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04-20-2021, 06:14 PM | #86 |
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THe extra weight in the 45e is a factor when accelerating...getting it moving is the major cost in energy. It can recover some when you slow down, but your best mileage will be when it's just cruising at a steady speed. Then, the hit for the extra weight isn't as big a deal. Cruising at a steady speed, the energy required is from drag, which, could be higher, but may not be much depending on the tires and their inflation levels.
Drag from the wind goes up exponentially with speed. A little increase can make a big difference in the drag factor. |
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I'm not sure what your obsession with Tesla is. Is it perfect? No. But it's nowhere near as bad as you make it out to be.
Since you mentioned those things and drive a Ford, an easy response is: Pinto Explorer (Firestone) Crown Victoria Hell, you drive a Ford truck. There've been recalls for faulty hoods. Hood flutter/flex ring a bell on your Fix Or Repair Daily vehicle? Not sure why you've got such a high horse with the cars you drive. |
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