Hi @Josepinchero! Thanks for stopping by, and apologies for the delay in responding). You're right! I hadn't considered what the tilt must be like with multiple bikes. It does seem like a medium tilt option would be useful. Do you own one a QuikrStuff Mach2?
@jurgenpuype9275 thanks for commenting! Honestly, I can't say for sure - I've not tried it on an i5. But, I do know for several years, 5-series with the "comfort access" option have this; so I'd hope BMW carried it over to the i5. Let me know if you find out either way!
Great video. We just purchased our first electric vehicle the BMW iX1 M Sport and love it. Here in Italy charging away from home is a little challenging but we recently got the BMW charging card. Paying at charging stations here isn’t straightforward which is a bit of a stressor!
Hi @jimmyvespegolf3834! Thanks for checking out the video! Congratulations on your 1X; it’s a great vehicle!! What color combo did you get? How are finding the range vs BMWs advertised numbers?
for me it was easier to get the folding started while it's still mounted to the car. Fold it a little then pull out and close the rest of the way after you remove the rack. Great rack but the locks at that price is a joke imo
Hi @jack91522, thanks for stopping by and checking out the video! That’s a great tip; start folding before complete the rack before completely removing it. It’s definitely a bit of a flaff otherwise. Agreed on the locks; the machined aluminum is nice, but they do feel overpriced - great for the convenience though. I still think I’m going to buy another lock/cable just to secure the bike in place; do you use anything?
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW I don’t use anything. Maybe I’ll get a simple cable as a deterrent but I’m not going to have it out of site. Too easy to lose 10k. Just removing a component can cost thousands. Sometimes the wheel doesn’t stay in the center of the chocks? It ends up to the side of them.
@jack91522, so true!! The only thing that’s going to stop a determined thief is something like a LiteLock X3 … everything else is just varying degrees of deterrence. What do you ride?
Great detailed video, thank you, I think the locks are easier to remove if they are installed from the other direction so you are not between the car and the bike. You are correct about the lock up high in the event of a tire deflation while driving to keep the bike from falling off. Another idea that is necessary with a 1-up is to push the rack into the tire before trying to release the red lever. Makes it easier to get the bike off
Hi @extremekidproductions7859, thanks for visiting and commenting! I'm absolutely loving it - I've put more than 150 miles on it. It's held up very well, it feels very stable and instills confidence in me. I did swap out the saddle tho' - to a WTB Volt; much better.
@@extremekidproductions7859 I definitely find myself using the wide open and closed settings the most. I haven’t yet really noticed a huge difference with the “partially open” setting. The thing I’ve really come to love is the wireless derailleur system - the speed and precision is astonishing.
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW ive ordered a 910 ST. However, was thinking of switching out the AXS for mech XT and investing in better wheels. Interesting that you like the AXS.
@@extremekidproductions7859 oh congrats! I think you’ll love it! What are you upgrading from? I’d say ride with it stock for a while and see what you think, before plunging into component swaps outs.
Hi mate, I’ve been looking for a video with this content since I got my i4 40 last Monday. I am totally ecstatic with the car, absolutely masterpiece of engineering and a luxury to drive, that said the range for me is absolutely demoralising and disappointing because I was told like yourself I would get around the 300 mile on a full charge. I did a lot of research on this car before I decided to go full electric, I travel to from Bristol each day but 75 mile round-trip so based on my research the i4 Trump all of EV models. I have literally emailed my dealership today to say that they have misled me this Car and I possibly I’m even tempted to hand it back to anybody reading this message. Please take note the miles you will be quoted up to the point of sale are not what you get. I have set all settings on basic and even being turning off my heating system, I mean what’s the point of having the car if you can’t use its functions as you are anxious about the miles!?
Hi there @big-g6, thanks for stopping by!! I couldn’t agree more; the i4 is a magnificent car - the fit and finish, the ride quality, the acceleration and handling (though you can feel it’s weight) are all amazing. But I also agree, the range is disappointing. The day I collected mine, it showed 260miles - but I’ve very rarely seen that since, only on long road trips where I’ve been able to travel at a consistent speed (65mph - the speed limit in WA is mostly 60mph) in warm weather. Right now, it’s showing 196mls @ 80% charge - so if I scale that up to 100%, it would be 245mls. I definitely get range anxiety on long trips; but that’s more because of the poor charging infrastructure than anything else.
I’ve had the M50 for a month now. Considerable increase in range and battery retention when you spend 15-20 reducing all the unnecessary settings from factory. Eg, the windows dropping half way down when you open a door, the brightness of the HUD, reducing the ambient lighting and screen brightness in dark etc etc, I made lots of changes without sacrifice the enjoyment of the car and it’s a lot better now
Hi @simone3544! Apologies for the delay in responding back to you! So happy to hear that you’re enjoying your M50. I’m coming up on almost 18 months of ownership; I love getting behind the wheel of it today as I did on the first day I picked it up. Last year I saw the range improve with the warmer weather and in the winter range decrease - pretty normal behavior for an EV. I’ve done a couple couple of trips in it, and I definitely suffer from range anxiety; but honestly, that is less about the car, and more about challenges with the electrify America EV charging network
I could not link my BMW i4 E40 to the EA offer for free charging. Which isn't that too much of an issue since there are no EA chargers anywhere within 40 miles of where I live.
Hi there @chriskim-zb1sf, thanks for stopping by and good question! I used climate control the entire trip; set to a comfortable ~20degC temperature. I also used “eco pro” driving mode, which I think reduces cabin fan speed a little.
Based on my experience, the range with the heater or AC on is not terribly impacted when the driving mode is set to ECO (for very long drives) or Comfort (under 200 miles) and your speed it reasonable - going with the flow of traffic is generally good enough for battery range efficiency.
Thank you for this. I, too, am about to head on out to charge at an Electrify America charging station for the first time today, and you have removed my anxiety!
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW I have had the car for a little over a week and I love it! And I appreciated how you were brave enough to do a video on your first attempt to use the charger so it was organic and spontaneous.
@stevenweiss7129, I’m so glad to hear you love your i4! What color combo did you get? And thanks for the positive comment about the video; I sometimes feel my videos don’t have the production polish as many others on RU-vid. But I hope they are helpful.
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW Sorry for my delayed responses. I typically only look at RU-vid once a week. I got the Tanzanite Blue with a black interior. I have not yet charged at a public station and had a bad experience the first time I tried at multiple places, but I’ll figure it all out. Love the car and am pleased with the e40. I didn’t need the extra horses or the extra 10K plus in price!
@stevenweiss7129 oh, that color combo sounds gorgeous, congrats! Public charging is definitely a mixed bag; luckily I have 60A(installed)/48A(to the car) EV charger at home - it charges ~about 40 miles per hour.
Hi @strappodeath! Thanks for watching! That’s awesome, I’m sure you’re going to love it! What do you ride? Also, if you like the videos here, don’t forget to like and subscribe.
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW At the moment I am riding my friends second bike, a custom carbon built Norco. Just until I decide I want my own bike as I am just getting into the sport.
Have an edrive40. Same EA deal. Beautiful car. Love it. Wish I could say the same of EA. You would imagine they use this 2 year deal to lure you in, after these two years are done. It's the opposite. After not even a month I know EA won't be charging my i4 in 23 months. Availability, reliability and charging speeds are just awefull
@marcelb7466, congrats on your i4 what color combo do you have? I agree with your comments about EA; I’m quite disheartened with the reliability of the network. I will emit my experience with Tesla Superchargers in my Tesla M3P was far superior. Im planning a long trip soon, mostly interstate, which will require charging - I’ll share my experience.
Been an EV owner for almost 2 years now. A few things to note: the range is a very rough estimate and is very dependent on many factors - including driving style, AC, wheel size, weight, battery size, freeway v city, etc. The advertised guess range is usually under ideal conditions. What is your wheel size? A few recommendations: 1) Since this is still brand new, was wondering if you can post the AVG Miles/KWh (as opposed to the range) after a few month’s driving. This will give you a more direct indicator of your car’s efficiency. If you’re _Averaging_ over 3.4 mi/kwh, that’s pretty darn good. _Theoretically,_ if you’re avg 3.4 mi/KWh x 81.5kwh (net useable battery capacity) _should_ yield you an average 3.4x81.5 = 277 mi range. 2) What is your avg speed after 2 months of driving. This will also give an indication to other drivers that may have similar driving styles.
@ghn1013, hello! Thanks for,taking the time to share some best practices! I was driving a Tesla M3P for a couple a years before the i4 and they are very different in the way they report range. Month over month, ,y consumption is pretty steady,at 3.1mi/kWh ~ 3.3mi/kWh, which according to the MyBMW app is in line with the community average of 3.2mi/kWh (unknown if that’s just i4 M50 owners, or all i4 owners, and in what region). Unfortunately I don’t have the data from the Tesla, so I can’t compare. I’m planning a longer driver in the near future - a few hours on the interstate, so I’ll see how it fares. I might record and share my experience.
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW Thanks bud for the follow up. Averaging 3.2 mi/KWh is nice to see. I would love to see if that is consistent over time, as I am looking at swapping my Audi for this in near future. Looking at the m50 version IF I can avg decent results, but okay with e40 instead if efficiency is consistently better. I am also assuming you drive “normally” and not super conservative 60mph on freeways. Lol
@@ONI1013. anytime!! And thank you for stopping by my channel! I’ve gone back and checked my efficiency in the BMW - other than a couple of months (where we had v cold weather) it’s been pretty consistent 3-3.3 mi/KWh. And yes, I drive an M-sport car like it’s meant to be driven. 😉
@@ONI1013. yeah, I have the 19” summer tires. Right now, my i4 M50 is plugged in and charged to 80%, and it’s showing 200 miles of range. I’ve seen it showing 80%/210 miles in the past - which would mean ~240-250 miles of range. The day I bought it, it was showing 260miles - this is the only time I’ve seen it show that though. 😉 I also have mine set to “Sport Individual” almost all the time; I’m sure if i used it in Eco Pro, I’d see better economy.
@davebunker2325, thanks for,stopping by and glad you found the video helpful! Here’s definitely a knack to it! Do you have an i4 yourself? What color combo?
Good video. I just bought the ix50 (big brother of the i4😊) and had some similar experiences with Electrify America. A bit of confusion about whether or not to use the MyBMW app or the EA, but recommended is to use the MyBMW app. Also, I initially was not able to charge because I tried to sign in at the charging station as a “guest” vs a “member”….just thought I was a guest and they kept asking for my credit card. Then BMW app suddenly stopped recognizing my verification code/VIN and had to get the BMW Genius guys to completely reload all my info which took a couple days. Still a bit of pain and confusion just to get started, but now feel much more comfortable w my charging experience and loving the idea that I charge for free for 2 years and will never have to buy gas again. My only other gripe is that where I reside, the EA stations can get a bit crowded and there’s always that one individual that just lets their car sit their for hours while they shop or have dinner. So annoying and disrespectful.
Hi @swisstrader, congrats on your purchase, the iX is also stunning; I hope you’re loving it! What color combo did you get? I use the EA app instead of the myBMW app for EA charging; what are the benefits of using the myBMW instead? I have had really missed experiences with EA charges - on a road trip earlier this year, I’d estimate 50% of the EA chargers I tried to stop at were out of order; I ended up getting home with only 7 miles of charge remaining! 😮
Love the Tesla and the Charging Network...but the interior of the cars is so bad. Seriously considering the i4 instead. 95% of my driving is local and I wouldn't need the charging network. Electrify America network is very small here in Virginia, but i'm assuming it would grow over the next few years.
Hi @mikeshumate1840, thanks for stopping by! 9 months in, and I'm loving the i4 M50 - huge step up from the Tesla; I'm reminded of that every time I sit in the i4. We have a reasonable EA charging network in WA - but honestly, I've had a mixed experience with them (last road trip, many chargers offline). That said, like you, 95% of my driving is local - so I just keep topped up with my L2 home charger. Actually, I'm using the Tesla wall charger, with an NACS -> J1772 adapter ;)
I have within about 20 miles 4 EA locations. About 25 chargers I guess. Decently working, maybe between 10 and 15 at best. So really maybe half. Sometimes a bit more , sometimes a bit less. Not nearly enough. Got to charge those hours when people are not up and running yet. Never owned a tesla but was passenger. I always feel like I am sitting in a cheap Ikea room.....
Hi @marcelb7466, here in the Pacific Northwest, we have a pretty EA network around the greater metropolitan Seattle area; where I find it lacking (weirdly) is the i5 corridor between Seattle and Portland - there’s a really long stretch with no chargers. The first time I took a road trip down to the Portland area, on the return trip home, only ~50% of chargers were working, with long queue times - I ended up getting home with only 7 miles charge remaining. It was worrying to say the least. The Tesla Supercharger network is way more comprehensive in my experience.
You don't need to be rich to spend 8k on a bike, far from it. No good reason? Here are your reasons: R&D for brand new frame, high spec carbon weave, wireless SRAM Eagle components, high spec shocks, fuel is more expensive these days, wages are higher at the factories, everything is more expensive because of inflation.
Hello @finnisharmy and @ginobikes5810 - thanks for stopping by. No question, bikes are expensive - it was definitely sticker shock for me; but my last MTB purchase was 14yrs ago - so I figure if I get 14yrs out of this, it’s all good.
Hi @HenryM, thanks for watching a posting. Yeah you’re exactly right, I realized that later. When I looked into it, it’s actually 30mins charging every 60mins per day. Did you buy an i4?
From the 200 i4s that are already on auto trader I can’t find one that has the the equivalent of more than 200 miles from 100% charge. Has anyone achieved 300 miles in one? That’s easy in my M3 LR if I stick at around 65 on motorway.
See consistently 165miles at 80% charge. The only time I’ve seen 260 is the day I collected the car; but I’m hoping to do a road trip in the east future and see how that works out.
Sadly it will only charge at full speed up to 50% capacity, then past 50% it drops to 100kW and then gradually down to 50-40kW towards the end. Not worth charging past 70-80% at public stations unless you have time to spare or there are no chargers on the way.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video; but sorry to hear the camera settings made you dizzy. I realized afterwards I should have changed settings. Excited to hear you bought an i4 M50 - what color combo did you order?
Hi there, thanks for stopping by! Nice color combo! Remember to get your BMW SA to sign you up for Electrify America free charging. Let me know what you think of the car when you take delivery; I’m sure you’re going to love it!
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW The sales person mentioned about the BMW card regarding charging but I don’t remember the details. I don’t know anything about free charging in Europe. BMW website mentions a “year of free monthly payments”
@@fredymon oh, my bad, I assumed you were in the US. Sorry! I’m not sure what offers, if any, BMW UK are doing. Here in the US, we get 2yrs of free charging at a high speed charging network.
Mine's in California (I'm in Oregon) but small problem with the software so not on the truck yet but I ordered mine in August 2021 so the wait is nearly over. I'm getting the exact same color combination as well. Portimao Blue metallic with cognac interior with carbon fiber trim. P.S. LOL at the contortions of the wheel with that camera haha.
Hi aneebaba06! Thanks for commenting!! I *LOVE* this color combo - I'm confident you will too! I had read about some cars stuck waiting a software update; sorry to hear that yours is one of those waiting on the update. But, the wait is oh-so worth it! And yeah, lol at the steering wheel shape! I'll need to change the gopro wide angle settings for future videos. Remember to have your BMW sales guy to set up Electrify America free pass for you. ;)
BMW’s algorithm for calculating expected range in the i4 M50 sucks. I got mine six weeks back; I mostly make short journeys and it states about 176 miles of range for 90% soc. On the one occasion I made a longish trip, I set off with 176 miles range and arrived at my destination 60 miles away (and about an hour later; I wasn’t going slowly) with 200miles of expected range left (yes, it went UP) Clearly the displayed expected range is being affected by the disproportionate use of charge early in the trip to warm up the battery. Although I do precondition as BMW recommends …and it is coldish at present 4-7 degrees C I’ve got a longer trip (120 miles each way) coming up later this month, will be interesting to see what I get. Just don’t believe the predictive software. you actually need to drive it to get the real range. Tesla Bjorn tested the M50 range in Summer and winter at different speeds - the summer video has the aggravated data and it can comfortably exceed 300 mile range in the summer if not driven hard, and in excess of 250 miles in summer appt high speed. Winter range ofc was worse, although better than the car claims… Tesla software does this better: BMW has no equivalent to the SOC against distance driven graph a Tesla can display that makes it easy to see if you are over our underperforming against expected range.
Hi Gothmog2! Thanks for commenting! So your 90% charge state is about the same mine - ~275 miles or so. I'm hoping that as more and more i4s are sold, BMW can gather telemetry data, refine their algorithms and include it in a future OTA update. I have a road trip coming up, which should allow for steady speeds for quite a distance - I'll be watching the range and consumption very carefully. I'd love to see BMW include the estimated vs actual range chart similar to what Tesla does. I'd love to hear back from you after your road trip.
Hi, I'm from New Jersey. I also owned a 2022 Tesla 3 LR. I got my i4 M50 delivered on the day after Thanksgiving. Since I have charged i4 5 times to 80% but the total miles I got were getting less and less as the weather temperature drops. This morning was 142 miles at 8F. I got only 53% (Half) from 270 miles as advertise. I'm so disappointed with BMW. I got 10 more miles if I set to eco mode instead of comfort/sport mode. Base on the mileage the car should shown 53% not 80% because it can only drives 142 miles. The car drives great but BMW lies to the mileage. ☹☹☹
Hi there! Firstly, congrats on your i4 M50! What color combo did you get? Yeah, I’m still figuring out the mileage estimates; it’s definitely contrary to what I was hearing before purchase that the ~270mile range was conservative. I’m still just giving it time; and I hope with OTA updates, BMW can dial-in their algorithm. Stay safe in the horrendous weather your getting back East!
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW It is a San Remo Green metallic, 19" M Bi- Midnight Grey Aero Wheels with Cognac/ Alum. Rhombicle Anthracite interior. Order the car in Nov./21, delayed deliver from Aug. Love the exterior color. Green under the sun, dark green under the shade and it change to black at night.
I have the i4 m50 I have found the range is not quite right I always seem to get more miles than what the range says I tend to go by the percentage and work it out by that The range has dropped in the frosty weather but not by much
@@stuartodell2828 that is a great pro-tip, thank you for sharing! The more I drive the car, the more I find the same - that the range can even significantly increase. I have a road trip coming up, I'll test it more then.
Hi @Crazy Gambler! I returned my Model 3 Performance lease early - I actually couldn’t wait to hand back the Tesla. Range is definitely different; but for the driving I do and the charging network where I live, I don’t have any more range anxiety than I had with the Tesla. Like everything, I recommend try before you buy - I’m confident you won’t be disappointed!
Hi there! Sorry for the delay in responding. Will do for sure. I keep my electric cars charged to the manufacturers recommendations, which for BMW is 80%. Tesla however recommended 90%. I also think going from 80 to 100% charging time is dependent on the temperature of the battery … but if they do it, I’ll be sure to let you know. Thanks for posting!
the range for the i4 M50 with 19” wheels is suppose to be 270miles @80% thats 216miles I haven’t made it past 190@80%. Do you have a goos way to extend the charging range?
Hi @jaimevaldez, typically, on my i4 M50, I see about 190 to 200 miles range at 80% charge. I found the most effective mechanism to extend that long road trips is (1) obviously charged 100%, (2) put the car in Eco pro mode, (3) drive conservatively (aka no heavy accelerator usage!) and (4) maintain a constant speed on the freeway. I also observe a noticeable increase in range while driving at 60 mph vs at 70mph
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW If things are different in the regions this might not work. But atleast here (Germany), I can hold the trunk button on the fob to close the trunk.
Very temping to buy this car… i have a tesla model Y currently, but can’t get my eyes off of this BMW… do you think it is worth it? No regret? 😅 thinking about Brooklyn grey vs the matte blue color
Hi! I had a Tesla Model 3P before this - which other than the acceleration, I really never loved. I found the M3P to be like a toy car - cheap feeling and not well built. Plus, there were things I came to hate - like you had to do control everything via touch screen, with menu options that would change and move around (messing up muscle memory) and I disliked the handling and ride quality (I always felt it was very unsettled). I actually couldn’t wait to give it back. The BMW though - I love it. It’s in a different class altogether. It’s fast - maybe not quite as “brutal” acceleration as the M3P, but ride quality and handling are vastly better than the M3P. Sure, the BMW doesn’t have a frunk, but honestly I never used it on the M3P, and the trunk on the BMW is vast. I highly recommend test driving at your nearest BMW dealer.
congratulations, and welcome to the club! Thanks for commenting! What color combo did you get? This is my 5th BMW - and I’m so happy I made the decision to give up the Tesla and return to BMW.
I had a 2020 TMY. I really enjoyed the car. When mine was totaled, I decided to look around. I bought my i4, not the M4, and have zero regrets. Much less phantom energy loss on the BMW, whereas everything seemed to drain the battery on the TMY. Some things I miss, such as the auto-open charging port. Other things I don’t, such as the rattle and harsh ride.
@@tmcquitty hi there, welcome and thanks for commenting! I also have zero regrets about giving up on my model three performance. The ride quality and interior fit and finish are so much better than the Tesla. The more I drive the BMW, the more I come to appreciate it over the Tesla. I’m understanding the range estimates on the M50 better now - I got about 240 miles in a recent road trip. What color combo did you buy?
Charge it to 100%, drive to a charger approx 200 miles away. See how much range you have left, charge up, drive home, be happy. If 100% of the time you are driving 5-15 miles stopping letting battery/cabin cool off, getting back in heating it back up driving the 10 miles home, over and over again, the estimate will assume you will continue to do this. If you need to take a long trip, you'll only be heating your battery/cabin once or twice.
Great suggestion! I find myself doing on the short journeys right now, even still it’s disconcerting to see 80% charge on 160 miles range. Maybe longer trips will help calibrate. It’s definitely a different behavior and experience versus my Tesla Model 3 Performance.
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW I only have a PHEV G20 330e, but when I've been driving around town, a full charge shows 15 miles, but after a nice 60mph motorway run, it can go up to 35 miles. So the i4 software might be similar. Hoping to get the i4 M50 as my next company car (sal sac through Tusker), and with the 19" wheels, hoping for 200+ miles even in winter, but I guess I will have to wait and see!
@@Munkeh102 wow, that 330e is also a great car! Congrats! Yeah, I definitely think the range estimate is very conservative- I had charged to 80% / 162miles today, and drive a few miles into town, and it stayed 162 miles. We’ll see. It’s a lot different to my Tesla experience, which was extremely optimistic in my opinion. I just need to go on a couple longer trips and see how it plays out. I would highly recommend the i4 M50 - I am absolutely loving it.
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW Tesla has a stupid fixed consumption/range relationship whereas BMW tries to calculate it according to influence factors, that is why it is less at 3 degrees.
Thanks for your good video about EA. I live in the Bay Area and two weeks ago i sold my Model S and bought an i4 edrive40. Certainly loving the driving experience! I can trickle charge in my garage, so not much need for EA charging yet. I have signed up for EA and installed the app so i am ready (I think....) Sometime in the next month or so will drive to the EA location 20 miles North from here and check it out. Thanks for the preview.
Hi Wilber! Glad you found it useful! This was my first experience using EA - it's really pretty easy once you know how. One thing to know, your dealer should have given you a code for 2yrs free charging at Electrify America; make sure you set that up. What color is your i4? I'm sure you're loving it over your Model S.
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW Yep, BMW sent me the email with the code and i used that in creating my EA account so will get that 2 years of free charging. I also reactivated my Chargepoint account so i can use Chargepoint and EVGo chargers. I have started participating in the i4talk forum. are you over there? My i4 is just the basic one White with Black interior. only extra is the Prem package for heated seats and steering wheel. I was able to purchase this car because the person who ordered it a year ago declined to take delivery. So, i snapped it up - but had to pay $3k over MSRP.
@@wilber8260 ah great to hear you’re all set up with EA! I have a Tesla fast wall charger I’m using at home, with a lectron adapter- works no issues. I haven’t signed up for the i4talk forum - I should do.
Love your car man! Gorgeous colour combination! My own (San Remo) due to be delivered next week. Some trivial questions: Is it possible to turn off the ‘open/lock’ chirrup? I do some very early starts and can see that being unpopular. Do you have comfort access? From the video I couldn’t see the charge rate on the machine, although I was able to see it on your dash. Charge rate varies (as I understand, from Bjiørn Nylands videos) on the current charge state of the battery, and crucially whether it was preconditioned prior to charge. As you used Sat Nav to get to the charge station I figure you already know this (!) as the navigation also triggers the preconditioning. What is the meaning of the colour coding of the LED in the charge flap? I’ve no idea whether BMW UK offer a similar free charge scheme - I think at the moment it’s perhaps not.
Hey there! Thank you so much! The Portimao Blue looks even better in person to be honest. And on the cognac interior! Just stunning, I love it. Congratulations on your car - I think you're gonna love it. I came from a Tesla Model 3 Perf - and the Tesla feels like a toy car in comparison. I have comfort access - so can access/unlock using my phone/watch, plus key - I've not looked into switching off the chirrup noise; it's definitely loud. Actually, I just downloaded Drivers Guide App on my iPad - and looked up the car manual, and yes, you can turn the chirrup noise off. The color of leds on the charge indicates the charging state - whether the car is charging, and whether it's reached full charge state. You can access that from the BMW app as well.
@@FlyingScotsmanPNW You have excellent taste! Well jel on the cognac - I wanted this but wasn’t an available option in Vernasca with SanRemo at the time of ordering. Thanks so much for your reply. I have quite a bit to learn with this car I think.
@@grahamsalmons2027 Thank you!! Same here to be honest - so much to learn. I was thinking I might record a video of some of the in car menus and options - there is so much there.
Yes you can switch off those sounds, the max charging speed is 200kW which you get when you out the charger into the navigation system to precondition the battery. White means you just plugged in, orange light happens during handshake, blue during charging, green when it hit the preset limit, and red if something went wrong.
@@markuserbeldinger9674 oh, great info, thank you!! Good to know about the pre-conditioning - I've not had reason yet to do a long road trip where I've needed to charge on the way. Maybe sometime in February I can try that.
Congrats on being the first comment on my channel! Yeah, it's a really gorgeous spot, and not too busy during the week. Cedar Run Trail is normally less traveled as well.
