BMW 225xe (2 Series Active Tourer)
Discussion
mda786 said:
Got my 225xe from total motion the other day
Abit peed off that mirrors dont auto fold when locking. That is what i expect on the high spec m sport premium, also no adjustable seat. Anyways I should have known its a costable extra. Rant over
Does anyone know if the bmw connected works via bluetooth (e.g you have to be within proximity of the car) or if its totally wireless. E.g has its own data sim network or something
It seems like its not connected anymore. But it does say it takes a few hours
Happy to answer any other qs guys
It's definitely wireless as you can see how much charge the car has no matter where you are. As for un/locking, I'm not sure if that's entirely wireless or within bluetooth range. Would make sense for it to be within short proximity, at least for unlocking.. Anytime I've tried it has always been nearby.Abit peed off that mirrors dont auto fold when locking. That is what i expect on the high spec m sport premium, also no adjustable seat. Anyways I should have known its a costable extra. Rant over
Does anyone know if the bmw connected works via bluetooth (e.g you have to be within proximity of the car) or if its totally wireless. E.g has its own data sim network or something
It seems like its not connected anymore. But it does say it takes a few hours
Happy to answer any other qs guys
dmsims said:
Where is this tariff (on their website) ?
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loofer said:
It's definitely wireless as you can see how much charge the car has no matter where you are. As for un/locking, I'm not sure if that's entirely wireless or within bluetooth range. Would make sense for it to be within short proximity, at least for unlocking.. Anytime I've tried it has always been nearby.
Well that sucks. Not working for me. Will try a reinstall of the appDoes the navigation allow imported POI e.g speed cams?
mda786 said:
loofer said:
It's definitely wireless as you can see how much charge the car has no matter where you are. As for un/locking, I'm not sure if that's entirely wireless or within bluetooth range. Would make sense for it to be within short proximity, at least for unlocking.. Anytime I've tried it has always been nearby.
Well that sucks. Not working for me. Will try a reinstall of the appDoes the navigation allow imported POI e.g speed cams?
mda786 said:
Got my 225xe from total motion the other day
Abit peed off that mirrors dont auto fold when locking. That is what i expect on the high spec m sport premium, also no adjustable seat. Anyways I should have known its a costable extra. Rant over
Does anyone know if the bmw connected works via bluetooth (e.g you have to be within proximity of the car) or if its totally wireless. E.g has its own data sim network or something
It seems like its not connected anymore. But it does say it takes a few hours
Happy to answer any other qs guys
Folding mirrors on the M retract if you hold down the lock button.Abit peed off that mirrors dont auto fold when locking. That is what i expect on the high spec m sport premium, also no adjustable seat. Anyways I should have known its a costable extra. Rant over
Does anyone know if the bmw connected works via bluetooth (e.g you have to be within proximity of the car) or if its totally wireless. E.g has its own data sim network or something
It seems like its not connected anymore. But it does say it takes a few hours
Happy to answer any other qs guys
BMW connected has it's own sim I believe, other wise non of the locking or send to car would work?
first thoughts, although not been far:
when the battery is cold, electric range is reduced by a margin - been advised climatising the car 30 mins before helps (but surely this isn't warming up the engine but just the cabin?) is this true? :/
prefer using battery save mode, for now, warm up for 30 mins by driving (if going far) then using an electric motor but will have to trial and error :/
got an electric monitor to see how much it cost using the domestic plug
how is the hybrid technology like on this (recharging while braking)? :/
any recommendations on which charging unit is the best value for money (seen rolecs for approx 149) might be worth getting 7kw for future proofing whilst olev grant is in place
when the battery is cold, electric range is reduced by a margin - been advised climatising the car 30 mins before helps (but surely this isn't warming up the engine but just the cabin?) is this true? :/
prefer using battery save mode, for now, warm up for 30 mins by driving (if going far) then using an electric motor but will have to trial and error :/
got an electric monitor to see how much it cost using the domestic plug
how is the hybrid technology like on this (recharging while braking)? :/
any recommendations on which charging unit is the best value for money (seen rolecs for approx 149) might be worth getting 7kw for future proofing whilst olev grant is in place
mda786 said:
first thoughts, although not been far:
when the battery is cold, electric range is reduced by a margin - been advised climatising the car 30 mins before helps (but surely this isn't warming up the engine but just the cabin?) is this true? :/
prefer using battery save mode, for now, warm up for 30 mins by driving (if going far) then using an electric motor but will have to trial and error :/
got an electric monitor to see how much it cost using the domestic plug
how is the hybrid technology like on this (recharging while braking)? :/
any recommendations on which charging unit is the best value for money (seen rolecs for approx 149) might be worth getting 7kw for future proofing whilst olev grant is in place
Correct, the preheating just heats/cools the cabin so the idea is you have a nice warm/cool cabin when you get into it that has been using power from mains rather than battery and if you want to keep it on you can have it at moderate setting to maintain temp.when the battery is cold, electric range is reduced by a margin - been advised climatising the car 30 mins before helps (but surely this isn't warming up the engine but just the cabin?) is this true? :/
prefer using battery save mode, for now, warm up for 30 mins by driving (if going far) then using an electric motor but will have to trial and error :/
got an electric monitor to see how much it cost using the domestic plug
how is the hybrid technology like on this (recharging while braking)? :/
any recommendations on which charging unit is the best value for money (seen rolecs for approx 149) might be worth getting 7kw for future proofing whilst olev grant is in place
Otherwise, on cold or hot days, people tend to turn the settings on max as soon as they get in.
Deepends on journey type and distance as to what Battery Save is most suited for but I generally find Max eDrive for short journeys and Auto eDrive for anything requiring longer/motorway journeys.
The battery saver is really if you specifically want to save battery for a certain point in journey, such as the last 15 miles (if that’s your max capacity)
mda786 said:
first thoughts, although not been far:
when the battery is cold, electric range is reduced by a margin - been advised climatising the car 30 mins before helps (but surely this isn't warming up the engine but just the cabin?) is this true? :/
prefer using battery save mode, for now, warm up for 30 mins by driving (if going far) then using an electric motor but will have to trial and error :/
got an electric monitor to see how much it cost using the domestic plug
how is the hybrid technology like on this (recharging while braking)? :/
any recommendations on which charging unit is the best value for money (seen rolecs for approx 149) might be worth getting 7kw for future proofing whilst olev grant is in place
I got the 7kw Chargemaster unit via ChargedEV for £149 +OLEV. If you get one fitted under the OLEV grant it has a 3 year warrenty too.when the battery is cold, electric range is reduced by a margin - been advised climatising the car 30 mins before helps (but surely this isn't warming up the engine but just the cabin?) is this true? :/
prefer using battery save mode, for now, warm up for 30 mins by driving (if going far) then using an electric motor but will have to trial and error :/
got an electric monitor to see how much it cost using the domestic plug
how is the hybrid technology like on this (recharging while braking)? :/
any recommendations on which charging unit is the best value for money (seen rolecs for approx 149) might be worth getting 7kw for future proofing whilst olev grant is in place
mda786 said:
first thoughts, although not been far:
when the battery is cold, electric range is reduced by a margin - been advised climatising the car 30 mins before helps (but surely this isn't warming up the engine but just the cabin?) is this true? :/
prefer using battery save mode, for now, warm up for 30 mins by driving (if going far) then using an electric motor but will have to trial and error :/
got an electric monitor to see how much it cost using the domestic plug
how is the hybrid technology like on this (recharging while braking)? :/
any recommendations on which charging unit is the best value for money (seen rolecs for approx 149) might be worth getting 7kw for future proofing whilst olev grant is in place
Regarding charging unit. I have a Zappi which cost c£300 installed after the OLEV Grant. They have a newer version that has just been announced last week.when the battery is cold, electric range is reduced by a margin - been advised climatising the car 30 mins before helps (but surely this isn't warming up the engine but just the cabin?) is this true? :/
prefer using battery save mode, for now, warm up for 30 mins by driving (if going far) then using an electric motor but will have to trial and error :/
got an electric monitor to see how much it cost using the domestic plug
how is the hybrid technology like on this (recharging while braking)? :/
any recommendations on which charging unit is the best value for money (seen rolecs for approx 149) might be worth getting 7kw for future proofing whilst olev grant is in place
Other popular ones
EO
ChargeMaster
Rolec
Pod Point
loofer said:
mda786 said:
first thoughts, although not been far:
when the battery is cold, electric range is reduced by a margin - been advised climatising the car 30 mins before helps (but surely this isn't warming up the engine but just the cabin?) is this true? :/
prefer using battery save mode, for now, warm up for 30 mins by driving (if going far) then using an electric motor but will have to trial and error :/
got an electric monitor to see how much it cost using the domestic plug
how is the hybrid technology like on this (recharging while braking)? :/
any recommendations on which charging unit is the best value for money (seen rolecs for approx 149) might be worth getting 7kw for future proofing whilst olev grant is in place
Regarding charging unit. I have a Zappi which cost c£300 installed after the OLEV Grant. They have a newer version that has just been announced last week.when the battery is cold, electric range is reduced by a margin - been advised climatising the car 30 mins before helps (but surely this isn't warming up the engine but just the cabin?) is this true? :/
prefer using battery save mode, for now, warm up for 30 mins by driving (if going far) then using an electric motor but will have to trial and error :/
got an electric monitor to see how much it cost using the domestic plug
how is the hybrid technology like on this (recharging while braking)? :/
any recommendations on which charging unit is the best value for money (seen rolecs for approx 149) might be worth getting 7kw for future proofing whilst olev grant is in place
Other popular ones
EO
ChargeMaster
Rolec
Pod Point
I’ve been quoted circa £1200 for a Zappi to be installed.
OLEV £500
Energy Saving Trust £300
Me £400
Some companies just not reply or takes ages with quotes.
Car arrives on Friday and charger still not organised! Look like I will going with the Rolec as that can be done for the £800 grant.
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