r/BMWiX1

I live in Berlin and recently ordered a Tesla Model Y Standard Range. I also rented one for a full day through Miles so I could properly test it before delivery. At first I was super excited, but after driving it for a day, a few things started bothering me.

The biggest issue for me is the interior experience. It just feels too minimalistic. No head-up display, no driver display behind the steering wheel, and honestly for almost €40,000 it doesn’t feel particularly premium inside. The fact that almost everything is controlled through the central screen bothered me more than I expected.

Now I’m comparing it with a used BMW iX1 that I could get for around €32,000. Every time I sit in the BMW, it simply feels more premium, more comfortable, and overall more luxurious. My wife also clearly prefers the BMW interior.

BUT… here comes the real issue:

I live in an apartment in Berlin and I have no possibility to charge at home.

The main reason I’m still leaning toward Tesla is the Supercharger network. There are Superchargers near me and honestly I don’t want extra stress in daily life — searching for chargers, using multiple apps, hoping the charger works, etc. I just want a simple and stress-free EV experience.

So my questions to BMW iX1 owners or generally non-Tesla EV owners in Berlin (or similar cities):

- How annoying is daily charging without home charging really?

- Is Berlin’s public charging infrastructure reliable enough nowadays?

- Do you sometimes regret not getting a Tesla just because of the charging network?

- Or am I simply overthinking this?

Right now my brain says Tesla because of practicality, but my heart says BMW because it simply feels much more premium.

Would love to hear honest opinions from people who have experienced both sides.

I’m considering getting the iX1 but have struggled to find any meaningful videos showing the HUD.

The alternative is an Audi Q4 with Tech pack pro. I’m still on the fence. I know there won’t be full augmented reality on HUD in the BMW, but does it show images of arrows that move to guide you on direction, or is it just a map visual?

Any other helpful info would be great.

Thanks in advance.