Do you know this problem that must be solved when buying a new energy BMW? 530Le owner personally tested...

This issue is the first issue of BMW's 2020 "Long-term Evaluation" in November. The two models unveiled in this issue are: BMW 530Le (G38), BMW Z4 (G29).

Highlights of this article:

How to solve the charging problem of new energy BMW? Take a look at the operation of the 530Le owner...

Is the convertible sports car the destination of Bimmer? How does it feel to own a Z4?

Car owner: Qi? Location: Xi'an, Shaanxi Province

The charging pile that I have been thinking about is finally installed. As I said before, the prepared materials do not have to be submitted online. I just went to the corresponding power supply station to submit the materials on site, because they still need to verify and copy some parameters of the charging pile on site, and require the owner's signature for confirmation.

The requirements of the Electric Power Bureau are relatively simple. The main thing is that they cannot use their bridges. First of all, you must not put the wire in the bridge box, and secondly, you must not hang it under the bridge. I have consulted with the masters from the Electric Power Bureau. One of their main considerations is safety. The other is that if there is a fire and the responsibility lies with our owners, the amount of compensation required will be relatively large. So the solution that is beneficial to both parties is to stay away from the bridge.

Also, when submitting the information, you will be asked to choose the voltage and whether to choose the peak and valley electricity price. I chose the voltage of 220V. Our manual mentioned the voltage of 220V, and the Electricity Bureau only recognized the parameters. I remember a car friend said it was installed with a voltage of 380V. I also asked someone in the store and they said it was a smart charging box that can automatically change the voltage. But with the data, there is no shortage of time.

The peak and valley hours are from 8 pm to 8 am. For normal office workers, it is still recommended to choose this. After all, it is better to save a little. Don't be afraid if you come back early. You can set the charging time and the estimated start time of the trip in the system. As long as it is set after 8 o'clock, connect the charging plug and swipe the card, and it will charge within the preset time period. Be sure to remember to swipe the card only once. The second swipe will cancel charging.

We must also communicate in advance about the property management, how to route the wires, and what the requirements are, especially for passing through walls and drilling holes, otherwise it will be troublesome to dismantle and reinstall. However, most of the requirements are nothing more than horizontal and vertical wiring and wires passing through conduits.

Needless to say about the cables, I bought the cables from the master myself. There are 6 cables. There are also thin and thicker ones. 6 cables are enough.

The main problems encountered during the construction process were the parking spaces and construction time. Because the wiring in the basement may have to pass through some parking spaces, it is not recommended to do the work on weekends. After all, there are many people off on weekends. If you call someone in the morning to move the car, whoever you change will be a little unhappy.

The electric 530Le is comfortable to drive, especially the quietness. However, it is still recommended to use oil when driving at high speeds, because pure electric power can only run up to 140km/h, and driving at high speeds consumes too much electricity. Another acceleration is still inferior to burning oil.

Vehicle information in November 2020

Distance traveled this month (km): 1405

Total mileage (km): 13300

Average fuel consumption this month (L/100km): 6

This month’s cost: 600 yuan for gas, 30 yuan for charging, 25 yuan for car wash, total: 655 yuan

Original tires of the vehicle: ordinary Leestone TURANZA?T005L, front/rear: 245/45?R18

Car dealer: Xi'an Zhongshengzhibaoma 4S store

Editor's comment:

Those who buy new energy BMW models need to solve the problem of charging. Although they have the advantages of plug-in hybrid or pure electric vehicles, they still need to pay attention to safety and usage issues in daily use. If you are also a new energy BMW owner, there are Problems and doubts in daily use can also be discussed in the comment area.

Car owner: Feng? Location: Wuhan

The wind is getting colder, the night is slightly cooler, and the Z4 cannot open the hood... Entering November, Wuhan suddenly changed from a summer-like 25℃ dropped sharply to around 5℃. Xiao Huihui also spent the winter in Wuhan for the first time, so he seemed particularly uncomfortable. In this early winter, I have to turn on the hot air air conditioner, and the Z4 convertible button is also frozen during this period...

The outside temperature is too low, I can't even open the windows, it's as cold as Alaska The crowds of people were coming in, making me unable to concentrate on driving.

I feel that the Z4 is just like Wuhan. In the summer, it is as enthusiastic as it is, with the hood open, facing the wind, and the rear of the car roaring freely as it shuttles through the city; in the winter, it becomes like my name "Yin Shuang", cold and cold. , quietly and swiftly wandering through the land of feasting and feasting. When winter comes, I drive the Z4 as a pure sports car. I close the hood, raise the windows, use the traffic light as a flag, and surrounded by my fellow racers. I reach my destination as quickly as possible under legal and compliant conditions. At the end of the road, what will greet me will be a blood-like hymn...

As one of my daily commuter cars, the Z4’s compact body and two-seater space allow me to turn on the heat and air conditioning quite quickly. , in less than 5 minutes, the whole car temperature can reach a very comfortable threshold. Coupled with such a lightweight body but with 275mm wide tires, the stability of high-speed sharp turns is like a go-kart. The Z4 can go down a 90-degree ramp at a speed of 70km/h without any danger of losing control. Because of these points, I am willing to use the sports car as a commuter car in winter and enjoy it.

Let’s talk about the cold water. When the Z4 is started coldly outdoors at low temperatures, the whole body feels a bit hard and there is a little bit of abnormal noise, especially the A-pillar and the soft hood mechanism at the back. But after driving for a period of time, once the person and the car become one, these things will no longer pass my ears. In addition, I always feel that my right front suspension is a little loose, especially when passing speed bumps. I feel like something comes out every time the front wheel comes down. I will find an opportunity to lift it up to take a look in the future.

In fact, rather than treating Z4 as a lover, I would rather treat her as a daughter. She has a little temper, sometimes well-behaved, sometimes rebellious, a little proud, and likes to be admired, but as long as you love her, she will. Will return you unlimited surprises.

PS: The mileage of the Z4 this month is not much, almost 500km. Due to the air conditioning and poor road conditions, there are often traffic jams after get off work, so the overall fuel consumption is close to 8. I made a rough estimate, and it’s about 0.5 yuan/km for normal driving. I’m personally quite satisfied. In addition, I have a car driver who has a gearbox oil leakage. I have not discovered it so far, and I hope it will never happen.

Vehicle information in November 2020

Distance traveled this month (km): 1024

Total mileage (km): 6200

This month’s average fuel consumption (L/100km): 7.3

This month’s fuel consumption: 483 yuan

Original tires of the vehicle: Michelin PSS, front: 255/35?ZR19, rear: 275/35?ZR19

Car dealer: Wuhan Zhongda Jiangbao BMW 4S Store

Editor’s comment:

Z4 is very special in the BMW series Here, practicality and rationality can be temporarily put aside, and the wantonness and elegance of the open-top can always move people's hearts. If you have a budget of less than 500,000, will you choose this personalized car to accompany you to complete your poems and distant places?

With the successive debut of pure electric models such as BMW iX3 and iX, new energy BMW cars will be the mainstream and trend of BMW in the next few years, but which BMW to choose depends on your own needs, just like Some first-tier cities naturally choose new energy due to license plate pressure or charging advantages. However, smaller cities with better scenery or mountains will of course choose a fuel vehicle that becomes more enjoyable as they drive. How would you choose?

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