From Battery Life.
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Today I’m doing a real-world long-distance test with the BMW i5 M60 xDrive – a 600 km drive on the autobahn in cold, rainy autumn weather 🌧️
The i5 M60 has all-wheel drive, 601 horsepower, and a smaller usable battery than other big EVs like the Audi S6 e-tron or Polestar 4. That means I had to charge three times – all at IONITY because it’s cheapest for me.
During the drive, I share:
Real highway consumption at 140 km/h
How the driving assistance (Assist Plus) performs
My thoughts on comfort, suspension, and software
And how the BMW navigation and Android Auto handle long-distance planning
At the end, I go through all charging stats, average speeds, and total consumption for this 600 km trip.
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0:00 Intro – BMW i5 M60 Long-Distance Test
0:16 Starting the 600 km Trip in Heavy Rain
0:47 Route Planning with A Better Routeplanner
1:20 Ionity Only – The Cheapest Option
1:51 Assist Plus and 140 km/h Driving
2:29 First Consumption Numbers
3:25 First Charging Stop – Arriving with 26%
3:58 Charging to 47%, On to the Next Stop
4:41 Second Stop – Arriving with 17%
5:34 EnCharge App – Earn Free Charging Credit
6:17 Third Charging Session – To 70%
7:00 Automatic Lane Change – Surprisingly Good!
8:00 Arriving at the Last Charger with 10%
9:07 Long-Distance Driving Impressions
10:14 Software and Infotainment Feedback
11:10 Cruise Control and Steering Assist Review
12:40 Final Leg and Weather Challenges
14:37 Arrival – 600 km, 9% Battery Left
14:45 Trip Data & Analysis
15:19 Charging Performance Breakdown
16:16 Final Thoughts – BMW i5 M60 on Long Trips
16:46 Outro – Support the Channel
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