![]() Handily, you keep the 69-litre fuel tank of regular X5s, so this PHEV has a properly long range across both power sources. And there’s a shallow cubby hidden under the loadbay for storing charging cables and suchlike. The packaging of the cells pushes the boot floor up by around 3cm, but you’d barely notice. There are some compromises: a chunky 300kg of battery packs go where a third row of seats and/or a spare wheel sits – so no seven-seater X5 plug-in hybrid is available for larger families and creche duties. And it feels good, with smooth performance, silken refinement and a subtle switchover when the 3.0-litre straight six kicks in (which it will do eventually, if you boot it or when the battery approaches empty). This changes the character of the X5, and affords a sneak peek at how future electric BMW SUVs will feel. You’ll no longer pussyfoot around, worrying you’re about to wake a dormant petrol engine – you really can drive for extended periods on full, saintly EV mode (usual caveats apply, ie don’t drag-race a Ludicrous Tesla at the traffic lights, though you can drive up to the motorway speed limit on electric power). That huge (for a PHEV) battery pack means it can purr silently along on full electric power for a jolly long way. The range is put at an impressive 53-60 miles on the latest WLTP cycle, and this is where the plug-in X5 gets interesting. How far will a BMW X5 45e go on electric drive? ![]() Mind you, hybrid SUVs aren’t cheap it also pushes the UK price up to a stout £63,175 for an entry-level xLine. Crucially, there is now a properly chunky lithium ion battery onboard, with an impressive 24kWh capacity, so there’s a decent all-electric range. So it’s not like an early-generation Prius, where it’s always self-charging it does that regenerative braking thing, where it tops the battery up on the move – but you can also plug it in at home, so you start every journey with a full battery. And the new BMW X5 45e is a particularly good example of the breed – it’s a full plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or PHEV for short. For more details on the offer please contact your nearest Authorized BMW Dealership.If you’re not quite ready to go for a full electric vehicle (EV), the chances are that a hybrid car is a good stepping stone. *This offer is subject to terms and conditions. For further information please refer to the product brochure or contact your local Authorised BMW Dealer.įor detailed terms & conditions, scope of services (inclusions & exclusions) and coverage duration (in years) & mileage (in Kilometers), please refer BSI brochure and/or contact your BMW authorized dealer. Please check with your local Authorised BMW Dealer. Some options may contain mandatory combinations with other options. ![]() The models, equipment and possible vehicle configurations illustrated in this specification sheet may differ from vehicles supplied in the Indian market. as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. Performance data measured in the test done under controlled conditions of environment, fuel, etc. as specified in Rule 115 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. Performance data as measured in the emission test done under controlled conditions of environment, driving cycle, fuel etc. ![]()
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