Video Summary
- The electric car reviewed is the BMW iX3.- The iX3 is considered a regular car that happens to be electric, albeit a good one.
- BMW's history with EVs, starting with the unique i3, has been somewhat odd.
- This is a fast-charging car that can be fully charged from a fast charger.
- The reviewer appreciates the car's comfortable suspension, especially in the context of driving around the London area.
- The battery size is modest, at 74 kWh, but it provides a real-world range of 240 to 270 miles.
- It is a rear-wheel-drive car.
- The not very large infotainment screen has physical buttons, which are appreciated because it makes it easier to use while driving.
- A very fun gimmick within this car: hand gestures that allow control of certain functions of the car.
- The iX3 is built in China.
- This car is reasonably quick, as it takes under seven seconds for the car to reach 60 mph from a standstill.
- For a large, heavy car, it is very efficient with it’s battery.
- The first conclusion is that it is a very good luxury electric SUV, yet another one.
- The second conclusion is that EVs are so much better than “conversion” ones, and that these legacy companies need to get on board or they will be left behind.
- This car has a Hans Zimmer score.
- The reviewer likes the white, blue and black specification because it has a lot of presence on the road.
- One con is that not all reviewers have been impressed by it’s 0 to 60 speed.
- All together it’s a tricky car to make a decision on because they both like it while at the same time disliking particular aspects about it.
