The X5 with a plug was better than we expected and we much prefer it over the current Volvo XC90 T8 and Lincoln Aviator GT. We also should be driving the iX and i4 in the next couple of months!

So I own an X5 45e and here’s a few things I’d add: 1. Electric Only mode is just fine for in city driving - it is enough to accelerate faster than most cars from a stop light up to city speeds - which is what it’s really for. In normal Hybrid mode, the gas engine will engage above 68mph and usually will kick in during merging while accelerating on the on ramp. 2. Over half of my 25k miles has been in EV mode - which means I’ve saved over $1k in fuel per year so far. My cost per mile on electric is .03c / mi, while my gas cost per mile is .16c / mi. A great city car that has an added bonus of being much cheaper to run. 3. 45e qualifies for $7500 tax credit making it cheaper than a comparable 40i model. Still good as of the 22MY. 4. The reason your range increased when driving is because in Sport mode the electric motor serves as a generator and adds about 3-4mi of range to the battery to support “Boost Mode” during hard acceleration to add performance. 5. The car averages 24mpg in highway driving - comparable to the 40i. But it blows it away when you factor in city driving. 6. The people who should buy this are folks who live in the city and commute to work. If you live in a rural area or are always on long trips, buy the 40i. But in the city, this is the smart buy if your electric rates are reasonable. It gives you EV range for the daily commute and gas convenience for the occasional long trip without the need to charge. 7. Towing Capacity is not 7k lbs - it is 5959lbs due to the added weight of the battery pack. I use mine to tow an E39 M5 and it is fantastic while towing.

I am driving one myself. Very very happy. Since my travel are mostly local like taking my kid to school and back home, grocery shopping, etc. I barely need to fill in any gas in last 3 weeks. Honestly, my last 3 weeks gas cost is 11.56 at 4.86 per gallon. I calculated if I use gas, the cost per mile is around 36 cents mile, if I use the battery with my home charger, it cost around 11 cents per mile. Electric mileage is not as good as a tesla 3-4 cents per mile, but it gives me a peace of mind if I need to do long distance travel with no worries of inability to find a EV charge station nearby. The best news is, it (x5 45e without any options 63700 - 7500 Fed EV Credit in effect) just cost lower than a Tesla Model Y long range w/o FSB (Currently 62990), but of course BMW got way better build quality and much better interior. I ordered mine in Dec 2021, and got my X5 45e on Feb 21, 2022). Also, Tesla does not allow me to buy 4 yrs extended warranty on Model Y, but BMW allow me to extend my warranty to full 7 yrs for extra 7900, plus the 4 yrs extended maintenance for 5200. So I can foresee my 7 yrs TCO in advance without much worries since Roadside Assistance comes standard with my BMW 7 yrs extended warranty. This best purchase decision I have made so far. My last ride is MB GLK 350 4matic.

Thanks very much for this review. This was one of the reviews that made me decide to go with the 45e in particular. Always enjoy your reviews

Just got one and it’s such a fantastic vehicle!

Amazing review. Thank you so much!

真是非常令人享受的一次测试，很客观、也相当全面地介绍了45e，非常好！感谢您制作了这个测评。

BMW really knocked it out of the park for the current gen X5. From the B58 in the 40i to the 600hp X5M, to the super nice interior to the beautiful exterior. I think this is the best in the segment.

FYI, your tester does not have the upgraded leather. Instead it has the standard Vernasca leather. The upgraded Merino leather will always be diamond stitched. Also, the stitching on the dashboard (leatherette) is also standard. The full real leather dashboard is optional only on the M50i, and standard on the X5M.

19:10 If that's the first time you turned on the ICE that day, it most likely has a warmup cycle where it will run and subsequently charge the battery at the same time. Same thing happens to my PHEV when the ICE initially kicks on, I will get around 1-2 EV miles gained.

I love the style. In all fairness to your criticism regarding acceleration from 0 to 60 it’s important to remember it’s only an SUV. Acceleration is nice to have, but if you’re going for an SUV I don’t think acceleration is a top priority. If I have the money in the future this is what I would buy. I think Hybrid is way to go at this point.

This car is my best vehicle purchase, all others at some point I regretted, but not this one, if you ask me compare to other competitors, this one is a no brainer.

I'm still happy with my 2018 X5. Such a great vehicle.

Ugh, still one of my favorites. Someday......

Probably the best premium suv imo

This is the way to go

I have the 530e. Had it a little over 1 year. Only 4500 miles on the car but I am averaging 90mpg. Most of my driving is electric since most of my trips are short.

Nice with the additional premium options you are missing 🤝👍🏼

Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!

So for a future longer term buyer/owner that will actually go off road (not the Rubicon), what is the pick - this or the Grand Cherokee 4xe?

I am picking up my 2023 version of this in three weeks. What has changed for 2023?

BMW never disappoints any enthusiast!

will the extra weight cause the mpg to be lower? and cause the tire tread to wear out quicker?

I just ordered one with a tow hitch. Do you know what brake controller can be used?

Love it

Something very wrong in the testing of 0- 60 in EV only mode. I own this and it is around 8 second mark. Not sure how in the world he got 14 seconds! It can get up to 85mph in EV only and maintain that comfortably.

Bought one ! Thanks SHERMAN OAKS BMW ! MABUHAY KAYO 🏆

In hybrid mode EXACTLY what is the click point when the gas engine kicks in? Is it like 45mph or lower?

The foglights were removed from the 45e for MY22, that must be a MY21 or 20. It is also missing the new badges that are on the MY22's.

6 years ago I had a Mercedes with the thigh support things and they made the driver’s seat very uncomfortable because you are sitting on the motor for it, and not on cushion. Curious if BMW has the same issue.

Im curious as I cant seem to find anywhere...I own a 2018 X5 40e and want to know if there is a way to determine how many miles have been driven in EV mode vs ICE mode as the odometer tracks all miles? In theory, for every mile driven in EV mode, should extend the life of the engine by that many more miles...so ex - if I can get 200,000 on a normal ICE BMW X5, and I utilize EV mode 50% of the time, then the engine should still have 100,000 miles of life once I reach 200,000 miles correct? Id like to see where I can differentiate between the miles on the odometer.

You should turn off the AC during the 0-60 test.

I think that the e mode is built for casual drive in the streets and not racing/driving like maniac or highway driving.

I just bought the X50e...It fixes most of your complaints about a slow electric only drive and has hands free highway driving up to 85 mph plus 500 HP...

Sofyan, it is a PHEV NOT a dedicated BEV, so your comparison isn’t apples to apples. That electric motor is supposed to aid the ICE, not hustle the car at full speed and acceleration down the road… Who drives like that 100% of the time anyway. The most efficient way of driving the PHEV is leave them on automatic hybrid mode, so when you need power the gas engine will kick in (and that happens way sooner that pushing the gas pedal thru the kick down step), and will get you going or out of the way quickly, otherwise, the electric motor is plenty for most daily driving situations. That transition is seamless in my experience. The point of the PHEV is to gad better fuel economy and slightly better performance, but it isn’t to eliminate gas usage all together. If you want to have an electric car, then you should go for a dedicated BEV.

When will they release a full BEV X5?

Does it have heat pump? Can I use the climate control while parked without the ICE being running?

This is my car I love this thing it’s the best of so many worlds! I literally can carve canyons and then get great mileage theennnn raise the suspension and drive it off road on my land it’s amazing 🐻😌

whats the full range miles on plug in??

I wish they'd bring in the 545e. I'd rather have a sedan but still have the performance.

good

Great review as usual! Big fan. I have the 2019 X5, outstanding performance and handling! However, seats are uncomfortable, especially on rides over 30 minutes (that’s probably a sign that I’m getting older 😂) Even my children hate the seats. The Back seats are Not as roomy as you would think either. Just My honest opinion after three years of ownership. My 2016 GLE had more comfortable seats

Anyone out there had any issues with the X545e? My 2021 has been in the shop for about 3 weeks now, waiting for replacement parts for the battery. It is a beautiful car, great to drive, super efficient.. But not being able to drive it sucks.

Beautiful SUV 😍🔥

The graphic in the earlier part of the video said 0-60 in 4.8. Is it 4.8 or 5.3? Just curious what their numbers claim.

This is where all the kids need to pay attention. This is what real luxury looks like. It’s not just about a little stitching on the dashboard and stamped sheet metal to look like solid aluminum like all the Japanese cars that are trying to be “premium”. It’s all about the things you can’t see or don’t pay attention to. Things like how thick the metal bars are that are holding the headrests, or the fact that it’s got about 400 pounds of sound insulation so that it’s a smooth quiet ride (not just on the door so that it has a solid thunk to trick consumers). The sheet metal throughout the body is thicker, more solid safety beams, dashboard panels that don’t flex and give way, a console that doesn’t band when you rest on it And most surprising is almost everything on it will have a sensor that can report back to the main computer.. Sure, Kia can make a car appear like a BMW or an Audi but when you sit in it it’s a completely different feel and you know it. No amount of stitching or diamond patterns can emulate it

What's with the wrinkled headrests on a brand new car?

Hi Sofyan, while you had driven the plugin NX from Lexus, do you think this X5 plugin worth the extra cost? (In case if we don't mind having a much smaller car) Any ideas?

Tree Hugger haha I am subscribing just for that comment

If they added hp to the electric motor it's EV range would tank , the car is already 5600lbs with a small battery pack

How much for that?$$ Very nice 👌

13:20 -- It's a 20-way seat.

How did you get the H&K system? It’s not standard in the build.

I always see the comment about the price of the cars. Do these buyers not have a trade in or down payment that really lowers the monthly payment? If they bought a different house, would they start from ground zero?

R u going to review the new Subaru EV?

A plug in Hybrid is NOT an electric car and they are not comparable! It is also not about the looks as most electric cars look pretty much 'normal'. Plug-in hybrids are about flexibility allowing you to daily commute in electric-only, saving fuel, with the convenience of a combustion engine for the occasional long-distance trips without having to plan the charging stops. If you want an electric car, you buy an electric car, not a plug-in hybrid...

In coming years these vehicles would go 75-100 miles on a charge. That would be so awesome. Whole day driving on electric and use gas on longer commutes.

2023 bmw x5 and x6 will come with a face-lift only not much of a change coming.

You have to understand that a 17 kilowatt motor compared to 82 kilowatts, plus the same heavy car, is simply not able to take off, as a car with 82 kilowatts does. It's not even discussed. The battery here is purely for that hybrid combination or driving in traffic. In general, if all the settings are correctly located, then this car has acceleration from 0-60 in 4.3 seconds. See other reviews where all these details are clearly explained.

More at night shots please.

The wrinkles on that passenger headrest! I can’t stand seeing that lol

Good vehicle except that the battery charge never exceeds 37 miles. It takes very long hours to reach that distance and may lose the charge quickly if the ac is on. Charging is lengthy disappointing process.

Harman Kardon? I thought that wasn't available on the sDrive35i/xDrive35i or xDrive45e for 2022. You have to get the xDriveM50i or X5 M in order to get the Harman/Kardon according to the configurator.

Nice review as expected. Great. I am Figuring out to go for MDX type s or x5. Any thoughts

Price?

Cvts have torque converters

Agreed on things that should be standard they really nickel and dime you at BMW that’s what’s kept me with Audi. Same when I just drove the X5, I couldn’t get colors I wanted in exterior because of some random interior feature. m sport? Can’t get any gray or silver exterior lol. I couldn’t Add adaptive cruise control and lane departure is the switch is standard on non-luxury cars now unless I added another $3500 additional package. Wild

At that price no 360 camera is ridiculous. Typical BMW nickel and dime you for every single thing.

"If it's functional but doesn't have large touch screens to control critical functions, it's not luxurious enough"- Redline Reviews. Lucky for you, BMW has been going down the anti-button avenue. Unlucky for us consumers, however.

I like this car.

Does the car feel underpowered in electric only mode?

You mentioned getting a full-electric SUV for same price.....You mean model Y (cross-over) ? If a true-SUV EV or one with a large battery were available, I would be interested BIG TIME.

What phev is fast in all electric mode? That mode is not meant for 0 to 60 pulls…

If only the Rav4 Prime could tow.

19:02 does the battery charge when you press on the brakes?

Been looking at this model but my BMW dealership told me that the facelift will be coming in Q1 2023 so I’m either gonna wait or find something else 😅

Odd in Europe it gets 24kw battery

Would rather have a hybrid powertrain that weighs 100-200 lbs instead of 700 of the PHEV. You will get a less complicated system, you'll save fuel immediately, and you never have to plug it in.

I would prefer a all electric lineup, I don't like hybrids because its just more complicated when there's both an engine and electric involved, and getting that fixed would cost more

05:36 3.6kw charge speed is embarrassingly slow for such an expensive vehicle. My Clarity charges above 6kw.

80k dollars car !!

22 mpg is terrible.

Why are my wasting my time watching this let’s be honest I’ll never be able to afford this . I’m just so frustrated with life , I’m lost . I need a therapist

Which is only gonna last a few years 🤦

The fact that this comes off as their base package for $66K and what people actually want is going to be $85K is BAFFLING. This technology and niche vehicle seems like a decade behind the times. At this point just wait and get a real electric vehicle. These gimmicky hybrid and engine shut off at red light crap is done.

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X5 is a nice vehicle, but I would never buy it in electric…..

Great review. Biggest issue I have with this X5 is the second row seat. It is inexcusable how small the legroom is back there. It feels even smaller and more cramped than X3. Not going to drop 70k for a supposedly family SUV with no space. Also the charge rate is ridiculous. Only 17kwh battery but needs 4-5 hours to fully charge? Not sure what BME engineers were thinking. Basically needs to be plugged in every single night to get enough power for daily commute. Seems like this hybrid basically has the combination of the worst of both ICE and EV world. Very disappointing.

As a long time BMW owner and enthusiast this does not get me excited whatsoever. At this point they either need to go with a 100% electric X5 or just gas/diesel. 30 miles on electric isn't even worth the trouble

What regular person can afford this? The price doesn't match the looks

14.98 sec on electric 😂

Show CX50 pics

Wow. Only 31 miles... 🤦‍♂️

Looks like a bit older 2022 as the fog lights are no longer available and there’s no I badges on the sides (ugly!)

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I like the xc90 better

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31 miles range wtf 🤬

My 2020 hyundai venue could get to 60 faster than that x3 in electric mode 🤣🤣🤣

You can get a model Y performance for 66k...80k is absolutely too much for this car tbh, and it isn't even that premium 🤷‍♂️