[objclxt]

> Meanwhile in Germany: Let's stick to combustion engines for at least 10 more years with 500km range and a multiple of energy and maintenance costs...

BMW is heavily invested in Neue Klasse[1], the iX3 has a long waiting list and a 800KM range.

[1]:https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/company/neue-klasse.html

[lschueller]

Good for BMW, isn't it? According to my excel sheet 800km range is still less than 1000km range, for double, triple the price compared to a Byd?!

[breve]

The range estimates use different test procedures. BMW's quoted range uses the WLTP test procedure. China's CLTC test procedure is much more generous.

As noted in the article:

> "The Seal 08’s claimed 1,000+ km CLTC range translates to roughly 620+ miles — though real-world figures under EPA or WLTP testing would be lower. For reference, the recently updated Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ claims 926 km under WLTP (575 miles) with its new 800V architecture and 118 kWh battery."

To compare the range properly you need to do a real world test of the vehicles on the same circuit in the same conditions.

[fragmede]

What's your spreadsheet's coefficient for emotions like fun? BMW doesn't sell cars so much as they sell a brand. It's an emotional play for buyers to need "The Ultimate Driving Machine™."

[lostlogin]

Why does it have to be so massive?

But who am I kidding? I’m not their target audience.

[httpz]

Their design department needs an intervention