For drivers thinking about making the switch and going electric, it’s often range anxiety – worrying about how far an electric car can go, and whether it will run out of charge before you get there – that is one of the early concerns.
As BMW iX driver Simon explains, it’s a fear with little foundation. “Range, it’s always range, whenever you talk to people,” he says. “Obviously, people still do have this range anxiety thing. But, I think, the range doesn’t need to be your issue for not having an electric car.
“We’re a fully electric family, travelling all over the country, and we’ve never struggled with it. We use our electric vehicles on daily commutes to work, the school run. We’ve got family that are spread out all over the country, so we use it for visiting them. We go down on holiday to the south coast where we tow our boat down there.
“So, we use it for everything, really. It’s a mindset change, but it’s something you get used to. And actually, in the long run, it turns out to be easier.”
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More range than you think
So, how does an all-electric BMW help drivers tackle long journeys with confidence? Well, first and foremost, today’s all-electric BMWs have more range than you might expect.
BMW has long been a leader in electric car design – spearheading the development of ever-better more-advanced next-generation powertrains, with batteries and motors that are being constantly developed to offer more range, more power and enhanced efficiency. As a result, BMW now offers a comprehensive fast-growing line-up of all-electric saloons, estates and SUVs to meet every taste and need – all of which offer plenty of range.