Hi folks,
I'm very familiar with Teslas. In fact, I have a Telsa store < 3 miles away from home. But, I am interested in the IX as I believe the BMW will prove more reliable, better made, and more enjoyable (based on the glowing reviews from the media day/s) than a model x or model y. I am also interested in the i4 or i5 (5 series) once it becomes available. As such, I have the following questions. These questions may not be answerable just yet as car will not be available in USA until JUN 2020. Still, I'm wondering if folks here can answer these questions.
Is BMW battery temperature regulated? Heated in winter, cooled in summer?
Does BMW heat/cool the car with heat pump? If not, is it the resistance heating and standard AC?
Does IX have capability to receive over the air updates, like regular updates on location of the growing number/location of charging stations?
Can the IX/I4 cabin be pre-heated/cooled via the phone app, like Teslas? Its cold in Minnesota!
Based on the brief media reviews, the BMW self-driving feature seems very capable, as capable as sTesla autopilot. Is this the case?
Tesla has robust charging infrastructure throughout USA. Will charging stations for BMW be as numerous and robust?
Will pending 5 series BMW electric get a dedicated electric platform? When might this vehicle be available?
Thank you for the help!
I'm very familiar with Teslas. In fact, I have a Telsa store < 3 miles away from home. But, I am interested in the IX as I believe the BMW will prove more reliable, better made, and more enjoyable (based on the glowing reviews from the media day/s) than a model x or model y. I am also interested in the i4 or i5 (5 series) once it becomes available. As such, I have the following questions. These questions may not be answerable just yet as car will not be available in USA until JUN 2020. Still, I'm wondering if folks here can answer these questions.
Is BMW battery temperature regulated? Heated in winter, cooled in summer?
Does BMW heat/cool the car with heat pump? If not, is it the resistance heating and standard AC?
Does IX have capability to receive over the air updates, like regular updates on location of the growing number/location of charging stations?
Can the IX/I4 cabin be pre-heated/cooled via the phone app, like Teslas? Its cold in Minnesota!
Based on the brief media reviews, the BMW self-driving feature seems very capable, as capable as sTesla autopilot. Is this the case?
Tesla has robust charging infrastructure throughout USA. Will charging stations for BMW be as numerous and robust?
Will pending 5 series BMW electric get a dedicated electric platform? When might this vehicle be available?
Thank you for the help!