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Originally Posted by wdc330i
This chart is interesting, and perhaps gives some insight into the improvements of the tech since the car JST drove.
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From what I've been reading, the X5 is limited to 16amps max charging flow. So quickest you can charge it to full is 7hrs. Not really meant to stop by a supercharger and juice up, more meant to be an efficiency and power addition to a detuned b58 engine.
I did find it interesting in the review that Harry did 812 of his 1500 total miles in full electric mode. That is decent.
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But the X5 looks like a better overall combo of engine and range. Plus, you get a normal load floor in the cargo area.
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This x5 seems to be a quantum leap from the previous gen BMW plug in hybrids. It is a really good package size, and the price is only about $10k - $12k more than a comparably optioned x3 m40 as I built it. Thats before tax credits and any other cost of ownership related savings.