BMW 330e ordered...
Discussion
Cruciate said:
What's everyone's thoughts on the numerous articles in the last day or two, calling for plug in hybrids to be banned from, ermmmm plugging in?
It's been discussed on here before, and the general consensus was that whilst public charging points are in short supply it is courtesy to leave the points for EV users who genuinely need them, and not those with a two litre turbo engine under the bonnet. 
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Shepster said:
If I turn it on and off multiple times it works occasionally, as in 1 in 10 times of trying.
Has anyone else had this issue?
No. Did you get it sorted?Has anyone else had this issue?
But just saying cruise cannot be activated is irritating. "Due to camera needs cleaning would have been useful.
Cruciate said:
What's everyone's thoughts on the numerous articles in the last day or two, calling for plug in hybrids to be banned from, ermmmm plugging in?
There have been suggestions that plug in hybrids shouldn't be allowed to use public charging stations because a) they take too long to charge and b) they CAN continue their journey on petrol.
Personally, I think it's typical of the current government. They've scrapped solar panel schemes, scrapped or cut EV grants and now they are saying that if you CAN use electric could we please use petrol instead?
If Trump had said these things in the last 3 months he'd be shot down. But we are too busy banging on about Brexit.
Sort your charging infra structure out! Don't encourage us all to buy electric and then blame us for using charging points!
Invest in more, reliable charging points. Sort out the ridiculous payment schemes that mean you have about 5 accounts going on at once. And make EVs an attractive proposition, rather than shouting out about how difficult it is to charge them because of selfish people who also want to charge.
But, as previously mentioned, our government is making most environmentally sound electric generating and using things a lot less attractive at the moment.
Side note, would i3 drivers with a range extender be allowed to plug in?
Wasn't the suggestion from the RAC that PHEV users shouldn't use rapid chargers? I don't think it was all chargers?There have been suggestions that plug in hybrids shouldn't be allowed to use public charging stations because a) they take too long to charge and b) they CAN continue their journey on petrol.
Personally, I think it's typical of the current government. They've scrapped solar panel schemes, scrapped or cut EV grants and now they are saying that if you CAN use electric could we please use petrol instead?
If Trump had said these things in the last 3 months he'd be shot down. But we are too busy banging on about Brexit.
Sort your charging infra structure out! Don't encourage us all to buy electric and then blame us for using charging points!
Invest in more, reliable charging points. Sort out the ridiculous payment schemes that mean you have about 5 accounts going on at once. And make EVs an attractive proposition, rather than shouting out about how difficult it is to charge them because of selfish people who also want to charge.
But, as previously mentioned, our government is making most environmentally sound electric generating and using things a lot less attractive at the moment.
Side note, would i3 drivers with a range extender be allowed to plug in?
I agree that they (we) shouldn't use rapid chargers. There#s several reasons why we shouldn't.
But I don't see the issue with PHEV drivers using ordinary chargers. I get the argument that we can drive on petrol but I still don't agree with the principle.
There is a shortage of chargers everywhere though.
What a load of s
te. Are we going to stop people using petrol stations if their fuel light isn't on? The likes of chargebump etc is a good idea, but dictating who can use chargers is out of order IMO. Having said that, my GTE only gets plugged in at home and work, because I can't be arsed registering for 8 different charge providers!
te. Are we going to stop people using petrol stations if their fuel light isn't on? The likes of chargebump etc is a good idea, but dictating who can use chargers is out of order IMO. Having said that, my GTE only gets plugged in at home and work, because I can't be arsed registering for 8 different charge providers!Sadly my 330e has just gone back at end of the 2 year lease. The lease company wouldn't extend the lease and no other PHEV/EV was suitable or affordable due to general withdrawal of models and WLTP changeover fiasco. Lease company would have extended if i'd ordered another car in the company scheme, and had been hoping the C class facelift 350e would come online but ran out of time.
Am now in a conventional C200 on a personal lease that was an in stock car so a good deal, however am missing the 330e power / e-glide in traffic
Am now in a conventional C200 on a personal lease that was an in stock car so a good deal, however am missing the 330e power / e-glide in traffic
SidJames said:
I have the same problem in my 225xe. I assume it's a sensor or camera issue as when I give it a squirt up to 70 (to blow away rain and dirt) it often works again.
But just saying cruise cannot be activated is irritating. "Due to camera needs cleaning would have been useful.
I did get it sorted in the end, 2 days back at BMW and a new control unit later. But just saying cruise cannot be activated is irritating. "Due to camera needs cleaning would have been useful.
caseys said:
Seems I've done a fair few electric miles....
This would be impressive if not for the fact that my car has only done 38,000 miles in total.
w4nnabe said:
Thanks. From the page you were showing, just scroll down a little to see the big Reset button. Enjoy the I3: are you going for the REX? What is the electric range on that?
Taking the plunge on a 120Ah BEV! My commute is 80 miles round trip which isn’t too bad, some chargers are also being installed at work.I’m going to try and change my mindset about it all considering I do an average of 22-24k miles a year
w4nnabe said:
Caseys, I've just bought a 66 plate 330e Sport with 38000 miles. And like yours it was showing over 45000 miles on electric. Did you figure it out? I reset the statistics a week ago and nothing changed, but I reset them a second time and it is now all zero'd. Has anyone else had this?
What sort of driving do you do? I have a 330e on my list to replace my 330d (E91) in a few months time, interested in peoples real world experiences outside of a company car user as it all seems to be based off BIK, etc.The main point of these is for company car drivers due to the massive savings. My first 330e averaged just over 40mpg over 60,000 miles, charging 5 times a week. Current
Car is doing about 1000 miles a month and shows 48.5 mpg charging it 5 times a week.
If you go for one the M-Sport is the preferred option and it’s worth looking for the Shadow Edition as it got some nice extras.
Car is doing about 1000 miles a month and shows 48.5 mpg charging it 5 times a week.
If you go for one the M-Sport is the preferred option and it’s worth looking for the Shadow Edition as it got some nice extras.
Martyn76 said:
w4nnabe said:
Caseys, I've just bought a 66 plate 330e Sport with 38000 miles. And like yours it was showing over 45000 miles on electric. Did you figure it out? I reset the statistics a week ago and nothing changed, but I reset them a second time and it is now all zero'd. Has anyone else had this?
I have an 80 mile round trip commute when I go to the office with 65 miles of that on NSL dual carriageway.Apart from that I’m pootling around locally or 2-4 trips into London which is 220 mile round trip on the m27/m3.
Hit 48k now in 25 months, averaging 55mpg. I charge daily/whenever I’m at home. Sit between 70-80 on the motorway when traffic permits.
Remote conditioning is nice in the winter. I’ve had a starter motor replaced under recall. The fuel flap is now also playing up and I have to use the emergency release in the boot a couple of times.
To be honest the drivetrain being so complex I wouldn’t recommend this to a private user unless your round trip commute is under 10 miles. It’s a BIK dodge car.
What sort of driving do you do? I have a 330e on my list to replace my 330d (E91) in a few months time, interested in peoples real world experiences outside of a company car user as it all seems to be based off BIK, etc.
Martyn76 said:
What sort of driving do you do? I have a 330e on my list to replace my 330d (E91) in a few months time, interested in peoples real world experiences outside of a company car user as it all seems to be based off BIK, etc.
I've only had it for a few weeks and it hasn't been normal over Christmas. They are looking good value on autotrader as the 2 year leases run out. I'm very glad I got one with the folding rear seats and I would have liked LED headlights. I've done about 600 miles: including a 200 mile trip when I collected it, and lots of 10-30 mile trips close to home, with enthusiastic driving, I've averaged 55MPG plus about £10 of electricity. My E60 530D averaged 37MPG, less on these more local trips.
It is great to drive although you can feel the weight (I had an Audi TT for 6 months in between so maybe I'm just adjusting back to a real car compared with a go cart). The electric glide is fantastic especially in towns and the combination of performance and economy - especially if you do a reasonable number of shortish trips - is pretty good. Haven't adapted to an auto box yet but most people seem to like them these days now they have 8 gears not 3.
I doubt it is cheaper than a 320d to run but I don't want one of those; it is probably cheaper overall than a 330d and I'd say at least as good to drive.
markirl said:
Any reports on the reliability of the 330e to date? Considering one of these as a used private purchase in the near future!
Several people have had to have the charging unit replaced.There's been a recall on it for the starter motor.
Mine and another colleague's pressurised fuel flap release is now playing up.
A couple of people on here have had drivetrain issues flag up - but I think that's been sorted in the recalls/software updates.
Otherwise been OK.
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