BMW iX 1000+ Mile EV Road Trip - It DIDN'T Go as Planned

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I just bought a BMW iX sight unseen and drove it 1,000 miles from Texas to Chicago! Was this electric SUV ready for a long-distance road trip—or did I make a huge mistake? In this video, I take you along for every mile, every charge stop, and every surprise (good and bad) along the way. From real-world range and charging speeds to comfort and convenience, this is the ultimate EV test. 🔋 Charging session breakdowns 🚗 First impressions of the iX xDrive50 📉 Real range vs. predicted range 🍖 Texas BBQ detour included If you're curious whether the BMW iX is a real road trip car, this one's for you. *— MUST HAVE CAR ITEMS — * My Favorite BMW Scanners: https://amzn.to/4b6GQBa My Favorite Car Scanners: https://amzn.to/3tR2VTT My Favorite CarPlay Units: https://amzn.to/3Uc8lTZ BMW Focused Mechanic's Tools: https://amzn.to/3krC4J1 Portable Tire Inflator: https://amzn.to/3V5F63v (my favorite) Portable Jump Starter: https://amzn.to/3L3YNUX Favorite Dash Cam: https://amzn.to/49x5tsK (under $100) Car Phone Mount: https://amzn.to/44bW1oM (MagSafe Air Vent), https://amzn.to/483S5ty (+Wireless Charger) “BMW” Battery Charger: https://amzn.to/3HahLIi GEAR I USE FOR FILMING: https://amzn.to/3Ex3RyI ______ If you'd like to support what I do, please consider supporting the channel for just $1 a month: https://www.patreon.com/SimpleCarGuy https://www.instagram.com/simplecarguy/ https://simplecarguy.com ------------------------------ Links are affiliated where possible. This means if you click on the link and purchase the product, I will earn a commission.