BMW PLUG-IN HYBRID CARS (PHEV)
FLEXIBLE. POWERFUL.
Discover the practical world of plug-in hybrid cars. They provide you with complete flexibility for everyday life and travel, thanks to their combination of electric motor and combustion engine. Find out more about the wealth of benefits offered by these innovative cars.
RANGE OVERVIEW
BMW PLUG-IN-HYBRID MODELS.
BMW 2 SERIES.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrids BMW 225e xDrive and 230e xDrive impress with a purely electric range of up to 56 miles.
BMW 3 SERIES.
The BMW 3 Series Saloon & Touring plug-in hybrids BMW 330e and BMW 330e xDrive impress with an all-electric range of up to 38 miles.
BMW X RANGE.
BMW X1 xDrive25e, X1 xDrive30e, X2 xDrive25e, BMW X3 xDrive30e, X5 xDrive50e. Electric range of up to 67 miles.
BMW 7 SERIES.
The BMW M760e xDrive & BMW 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid impresses with a purely electric range of up to 48 miles.
BMW XM.
The BMW XM plug-in hybrids BMW XM and BMW XM Label Red impress with a purely electric range of up to 50 miles.
THE BENEFITS OF HYBRID CARS.
LOWER EMISSIONS WHEN DRIVING.
Driving in a plug-in hybrid vehicle is more environmentally friendly than conventional petrol and diesel cars. They cover short distances purely on electricity, with no emissions when driving on shorter trips or around town.
LONG RANGE.
Plug-in hybrid cars adapt to your everyday life. If the all-electric range is insufficient for your journey, then the combustion engine automatically kicks in. This makes plug-in hybrids more flexible on longer journeys and independent of the regional charging infrastructure.
CONVENIENT ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING AT HOME.
Simply and easily charge a plug-in hybrid vehicle at home, just like an all-electric car. This is practical compared to a combustion engine vehicle.
FLEXIBLE. INTELLIGENT. BMW HYBRID.
COMPLETE FLEXIBILITY.
Conveniently charge your vehicle throughout with the BMW Charging Network. Cover distances of up to 62 miles[1] using the electric motor. The combustion engine automatically kicks in when you need it to.
RECOVER ENERGY WHEN COASTING OR BRAKING.
How do plug-in hybrids work? Your vehicle regenerates energy when you brake or take your foot off the accelerator. This, in turn, converts kinetic energy into electricity, which charges your battery and increases the range of the plug-in hybrid.
BATTERY OPTIMISATION AND CONVENIENCE.
Precisely set the temperature inside your car in advance. Preconditioning your stationary vehicle is a practical feature, both in summer and in winter. You and your passengers will benefit from enhanced comfort in the vehicle at the start of your journey.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
PHEVs have a combustion engine and an electric motor, which means their range is not limited. The two can operate together or independently, providing the flexibility of local emission-free electric driving over shorter distances and efficient petrol power for longer journeys.
The best way to experience a plug-in hybrid is from behind the wheel. Why not book a test drive online* so you can compare a PHEV to a regular combustion engine car? Why not use our online comparison tool to compare PHEV performance stats with regular combustion engine models.
PHEVs offer impressive lifetime savings over combustion engine models.
All electric cars are built to meet the same strict design and manufacturing regulations as petrol and diesel vehicles.
Visit the Euro NCAP website to find detailed information on the safety ratings of all BMW PHEVs.
All BMW PHEVs are classed as ‘ultra-low emission vehicles’, with CO₂ emissions of less than 62g/km and
as low as 27g/km for the X5 xDrive45e. You can read more about PHEV efficiency and emissions here.
A 2020 report analysed real-world maintenance and repair cost data from thousands of households, concluding that PHEVs cost half as much to maintain as standard combustion engine vehicles.
BMW now offers 16 plug-in hybrid models in saloon, estate, MPV and SUV body styles. You can explore each model in detail online. By 2023, The BMW Group will have 25 electrified models in its range, 12 of which will be fully electric.
The BMW ChargeNow service provides access to 7,000 charging stations nationwide, while the My BMW app
helps owners identify their nearest charging point. Visit testyourdrive.co.uk to explore your local options.
All new BMW PHEVs can reach 80% battery capacity in three to five hours using a public AC Fast
Charging station. They can also be charged to 80% in approximately three to five hours at home
using a bp pulse unit. Find out more about charging here.
Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO2 figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load.
[2] Battery electric cars require mains electricity for charging. Whilst we recommend the battery for this vehicle is charged to 80% to help optimise the life of your battery, the electric range figure shown is the WLTP figure after the battery had been fully charged to 100%. WLTP figures are shown for comparability purposes. Only compare fuel consumption, CO2 and electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load.