Yeah - which is what really stinks about BMW and as a guy that owned many BMW’s and still have an X5 is why I like Tesla so much. Always like a kid at Christmas of what new things Tesla will add next and then feels like a new car again. Like you said with BMW you get stuck with what you get even though they probably have the tech to improve it or add something new.
I have owned my refresh Model S LR for two years now and this is my first EV. I love most everything about it and would highly recommend it. There was a learning curve, where at first I wondered what I was doing. I still think BMW iDrive has the best music interface in the industry and also like BMW HUD. Our local Tesla service is excellent too (Mayfield, OH and mobile) on the few times I have used them.
Telsa Music interface is still behind, but has gotten better. They added a Favorites tab, but what is the point if I can not rearrange my favorites or delete favorites or even scroll through them. Also - not even sure how some things were added as favorites. Another feature that has not improved is the Model S refresh drivers infotainment display, Tesla has not added one new feature, like media art, etc.
Like the look of the BMW i5, but the range is lacking compared to the Model S LR with 19’s and the CCS charging network is still really bad if you travel a lot, where Tesla is plug and play. If BMW had the range with the i5 would be tempted to try it. Think it is very weak that they could not do better on range, when it took so long to develop the i5. Also - no frunk, which is odd for an EV.
Only other sedan I would like to try is the Lucid Grand Touring, but then stuck with CCS charging network again and still like some things better in my Model S like Vision.