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Originally Posted by tsbrown
I was more focused on how the car drove/felt than listening to exactly what he said. So I’m not going to nitpick.
For people that have the 50e, either X5 or 550e, what’s the daily experience like for keeping the battery charged enough to get the performance benefit? This is far more my interest in this car than better mileage/efficiency. Charging it would be a real PITA for me where we live in the summer.
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Charging being a problem where you live in the summer is not deal and obviously rules out an i5. Given how few options many markets have now for an ice bmw, buying a 550e may be the only serious option for some.
Drive it in sport mode all the time and plug it when possible / suitable. The ice will look after the battery and hybrid power. Just remember to put gas in the tank lol, that will ensure your performance. The drivetrain power warning only comes on when you are low on gas.
And if economy issues do creep in, the 550e mileage at speed limit levels is excellent on the B58 only. Regardless of the weight.