Dale R drives a BMW iX3 80kWh 2022 electric car.

This is Dale’s first electric car, he’s owned the BMW iX3 from new and drives 15,000-20,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 0-500 miles and he achieves 200 miles range from a full charge.

Why did you choose the BMW iX3?

There is an incentive in getting a new car via a company salary sacrifice. The cost is the same as private but I get free insurance, servicing and tyres as well as the option of replacing it in 3 years time.

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Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car

• Looks of the BMW iX3, it’s sleek and stylish
• The speed and handling of the car is very smooth and does have the fun edge
• The technology in the car is amazing, specifically adaptive cruise control.

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car

• Public charging can be hit and miss
• the increasing cost of charging
• the range is limited to around 200 miles.

Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?

None at all.

What are the standout technological features of your BMW iX3?

• Adaptive cruise control lets you perform 1 foot driving and makes driving really simple and easy, particularly for longer distances.
• the motion gesture technology is extremely handy and we use it a lot in the car
• BMW maps shows calculations of charging and routes
• Laser adaptive headlights are very useful for night-time driving.

Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about your BMW iX3

• The reverse and parking assistance is very nice and smooth. There is limited information on how to get this to work but we figured if you press the button while just further ahead of the bay you wish to park in it works perfectly.
• Driver profiles allow quick access when approaching the car. It takes some configuring but works very well if you forget your key.

What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?

Polestar 3, Mercedes EQS SUV & BMW iX

Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements 

You need to ensure you have a tariff which allows off-peak as it starts to add up if not.

Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements

I’m fairly new but had to ask my provider to connect me. They advised that they needed to ensure my meter was connected to the dcc network and this could take a week. So having to charge at the current hight rate, it costs around £15 per charge.

What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?

• IONITY
• bp pulse
• Shell recharge.

Please itemise where you’re saving money owning & running an electric car

• Petrol 250 a month saving
• insurance £65 a month
• servicing £1,200 annually.

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