{"id":75593,"date":"2024-08-12T17:24:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T21:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75593"},"modified":"2024-08-12T17:24:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T21:24:42","slug":"bmws-cool-new-app-feature-shows-how-easy-drive-an-ev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75593","title":{"rendered":"BMW just added this cool new app feature to show how easy it is to drive an EV"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-1.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"BMW's-app-EV\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-1.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-1.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-1.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-1.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The latest <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/bmw\/\">BMW<\/a> App update includes a unique new electric vehicle analysis tool. Using real driving data, BMW\u2019s new app feature shows how an EV would have performed on the same trip you took your gas-powered car.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-375485\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bmw-s-new-app-feature-gives-ev-analysis-for-ice-drivers\">BMW\u2019s new app feature gives EV analysis for ICE drivers<\/h2>\n<p>BMW is constantly looking for ways to improve its app. Its latest update may include one of its best features so far.<\/p>\n<p>The new electric vehicle analysis tool allows BMW drivers with a combustion engine to see how an EV would perform on the same trip. To use it, you can simply pick the BMW EV model you want to \u201ctest out\u201d in the app.<\/p>\n<p>After 200 trips, or about 1,250 miles (2,000 km), you can see how many trips you would have completed with the EV on a single charge. <\/p>\n<p>BMW\u2019s new feature is designed to show ICE drivers that EV range is more than enough for most drivers on their daily routes. Plus, the best part is that you wake up every day with a full charge if charging at home.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-2.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"BMW's-app-EV\" class=\"wp-image-375500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-2.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-2.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-2.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-2.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-2.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-2.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-2.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-2.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BMW\u2019s new EV analysis app function (Source: BMW)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cElectric vehicles can already be incorporated perfectly into the daily routine of many customers \u2013 it\u2019s just that the majority of them haven\u2019t tried it yet,\u201d BMW\u2019s senior VP of sales steering and strategy, Dirk Wiedmann, explained.<\/p>\n<p>The simulation draws from real-world data to provide the most accurate results. BMW plans to upgrade the feature over time with info on specific charging spots and charge times. It will also help you find nearby amenities like coffee shops or grocery stores.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-3.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"BMW's-app-EV\" class=\"wp-image-375501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-3.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-3.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-3.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-3.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-3.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-3.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-3.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-3.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BMW new app features for EVs (Source: BMW)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.press.bmwgroup.com\/global\/article\/detail\/T0444273EN\/new-functions-extensive-updates:-my-bmw-app-offers-decision-making-tool-for-switching-from-combustion-engine-to-electric-power\">the EV analysis feature<\/a>, you must drive a BMW combustion engine with its Operating System 7 or later.<\/p>\n<p>Through BMW\u2019s app update, EV drivers can now manage payments in the new Charging Wallet. Once a charging spot is selected, it will show the price and availability (similar to Tesla).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-4.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"BMW's-app-EV\" class=\"wp-image-375511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-4.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-4.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-4.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-4.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-4.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-4.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-4.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/BMWs-app-EV-4.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BMW\u2019s new EV charging Wallet (Source: BMW)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>BMW Group delivered over 190,000 electric vehicles in the <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/07\/10\/bmw-outpaces-luxury-rivals-porsche-audi-ev-sales-spike-q2\/\">first half of 2024<\/a>, up 25% compared to last year. The BMW brand accounted for nearly 180,000 of them.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-electrek-s-take\">Electrek\u2019s Take<\/h2>\n<p>BMW\u2019s new feature will help gas-powered car drivers see how easy it would be to drive an EV. Some drivers who have not driven an EV assume it would not have enough range due to old, outdated models.<\/p>\n<p>However, most modern EVs can drive over 300 miles on a single charge with fast charging in around 30 mins or less, which is more than enough for most drivers.<\/p>\n<p>I drive my Tesla Model 3 all over the US. With Tesla\u2019s navigation and Supercharger network, the vehicle basically drives itself to my next destination.<\/p>\n<p>As BMW\u2019s sales boss said, EVs can be \u201cincorporated perfectly\u201d into most drivers\u2019 daily routines, but \u201cThe majority of them haven\u2019t tried it yet.\u201d BMW\u2019s new app feature looks to change that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ddm\/clk\/589873348;397915507;k\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-375175\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Volvo_Electric_Electrek_NativeBanner_750x150.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The latest BMW App update includes a unique new electric vehicle analysis tool. Using real driving data, BMW\u2019s new app feature shows how an EV would have performed on the same trip you took your gas-powered car. BMW\u2019s new app feature gives EV analysis for ICE drivers BMW is constantly looking for ways to improve [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8313,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75593","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=75593"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75593\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=75593"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=75593"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=75593"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}