BMW 530e Touring Plug-In Hybrid Estate: The Complete Guide For The UK

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Overview

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BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG), is a leading global automotive manufacturer headquartered in Munich, Germany. BMW is well known for its portfolio of luxury vehicles, to include the famed Rolls-Royce luxury cars. The group manufacturers a number of cars under its BMW brand, to include battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

The company currently has the following portfolio of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs):

• BMW 225xe Active Tourer PHEV
• BMW 330e Saloon PHEV
• BMW 330e Touring PHEV
• BMW 530e Saloon PHEV
• BMW 530e Touring PHEV
• BMW 745e PHEV
• BMW X1 xDrive25e PHEV
• BMW X2 xDrive25e PHEV
• BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV
• BMW X5 xDrive45e PHEV

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The BMW 530e Touring PHEV Estate

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The BMW 5 Series is currently on its seventh generation, to include the BMW 530e plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The BMW 5 Series has been manufactured since 1972. The BMW PHEV is available both as a rear-wheel drive (RWD) and an all-wheel drive (AWD).

Though automotive manufacturers like BMW, have been busy upgrading their model portfolios, to include plug-in hybrids, in general, the number of available estate plug-in electric cars, still remains limited, in particular, in the premium-priced segment. Therefore, the BMW 530e plug-in estate electric car is certainly worth the consideration.

The BMW Touring plug-in hybrid, has much is common with the BMW 530e saloon PHEV, albeit the estate is more practical and family-friendly, despite the reduced boot size (430 L) due to the placement on the EV battery. Both EVs have a similar battery size and drivetrain.

The estate PHEV has a 11.15 kWh onboard EV battery, with a fuel-free zero-tailpipe emission range up to 34 miles (WLTP). Of course, do keep in mind that the real-world EV range will be lower than the WLTP certified range, and assuming a 30 mile pure electric range is more realistic.

The real-world range will impacted by a number of factors, to include: driving profile, passenger and cargo load, speed, regenerative braking, onboard services used, road conditions and of course the weather! However, the Touring PHEV offers ample range to take advantage of the lower cost of driving an electric car.

Depending on where and when you charge the EV, the cost of electric driving will be between 5 pence and 10 pence per mile. Far cheaper compared to driving using a petrol or diesel combustion engine.

Also, the best way to enjoy the smoother and silent electric mode, is to make sure that the EV battery is ‘topped-up’ on a regular basis. This also helps with the long-term health and maintenance of the EV battery. BMW offers a 8 years or 100,000 miles warranty.

The EV has a 3.7 kW AC onboard charger, which is disappointing, given the price tag. A 7.4 kW onboard charger should have been incorporated as standard. Nevertheless, do take advantage of the faster and safer charging using a dedicated EV charger like Wallbox.

The BMW electric car can be fully charged in 2.5 hours. We at e-zoomed discourage the use of a domestic 3-PIN plug for EV charging. Using a domestic plug will take up to 4 hours to charge the EV. The PHEV does not offer fast DC charging compatibility.

The more a PHEV is driven on EV mode, the better is the overall efficiency and fuel economy of the vehicle. BMW claims that the BMW 530e Touring PHEV can deliver up to 176.6 mpg. Of course, the real-world fuel consumption will depend on how well you leverage the use of the electric motor/ EV battery. The more, the better!

Like all PHEVs, the pairing of an electric motor with the internal combustion engine (ICE), also helps reduce the tailpipe-emissions for the BMW 5 Series plug-in electric car. The claimed tailpipe-emissions is up to 47 (CO2/km). The lower the emissions, the lower the local air pollution. A win-win for all! Moreover, company car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-12%) tax rates for PHEVs.

The performance of the BMW 5 Series demonstrates its capability as a good all-rounder. The 5 Series hybrid pairs the BMW 80 kW eDrive (electric drive technology) with a 2.0-litre (four-cylinder) petrol engine. Top speed of the car on electric mode is 86 mph, sufficient for both urban and rural driving. For motorway driving, the EV can take advantage of the petrol engine propulsion (top speed: 139 mph).

The EV is reasonably quick, despite the extra weight of the onboard EV battery. It can achieve 0-62 mph in 6.1 seconds (maximum power: 292 hp). The EV also benefits from instant torque.

The BMW Touring PHEV has a good quality interior, as would be expected from a premium-badged EV. In terms of technology, the EV includes: BMW head-up display, BMW curved-display, BMW digital key, reversing assistant, BMW intelligent personal assistant and a lot more. Bottom-line the drivers cockpit is modern, intuitive and practical.

Though the plug-in electric car does not qualify for the UK government plug-in car grant (PiCG), driving the EV on electric mode will result in material financial savings.

Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet! You can lease electric vehicles (EVs) via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!

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PROS	CONS
Decent driving performance and cheap to run on electric mode	Small EV battery and limited electric range
Good exterior design, styling and high quality interior	Higher tailpipe emissions compared to more recent PHEVs
One of the few upmarket plug-in estate electric cars	Not as efficient as some newer PHEVs

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The BMW 530e Touring Plug-In Hybrid Estate (credit: BMW)

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At A Glance
EV Type:	Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Body Type:	Estate
Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG):	Not Available
Engine:	Petrol-Electric
Available In UK:	Yes

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Variants (2 Options)
BMW 530e M Sport Touring (from £57,325)
BMW 530e xDrive M Sport Touring (from £ N/A)

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EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in one battery size: 11.15 kWh
Charging:	DC charging not available. Onboard charger 3.7 kW AC (0% – 100%: 2.5 hrs)
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	47 – 35g (CO2/km)
EV Battery Warranty:	8 years or 100,000 miles

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Average Cost Of Residential Charging
Battery net capacity : 8.8 kWh	£1.27
Battery net capacity : 11.6 kWh	£1.67
Battery net capacity : 12.0 kWh	£1.73
Battery net capacity : 13.10 kWh	£1.89
Battery net capacity : 14.10 kWh	£2.03

• Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
• Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.

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Charging Times (Overview)
Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW):	6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC)
Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW):	3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging AC (43 kW):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

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Dimensions
Height (mm):	1498
Width (mm):	1868
Length (mm):	4963
Wheelbase (mm):	2975
Turning Circle (m):	11.95
Boot capacity (L):	430

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BMW 530e M Sport Touring
EV Battery Capacity:	11.15 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	32 – 34 miles
Electric Energy Consumption (miles/kWh):	3.5 – 3.6
Fuel Consumption (MPG):	176.6
Charging:	DC charging not available. Onboard charger 3.7 kW AC (0% – 100%: 2.5 hrs)
Top Speed:	139 mph (electric mode: 86 mph)
0-62 mph:	6.1 seconds
Drive:	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Electric Motor (kW):	80
Max Power (hp):	292
Torque (Nm):	300
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Unladen Weight-EU (kg):	1,975
Colours:	10
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

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BMW 530e xDrive M Sport Touring
EV Battery Capacity:	11.15 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	30 – 32 miles
Electric Energy Consumption (miles/kWh):	3.2 – 3.3
Fuel Consumption (MPG):	156.9
Charging:	DC charging not available. Onboard charger 3.7 kW AC (0% – 100%: 2.5 hrs)
Top Speed:	139 mph (electric mode: 86 mph)
0-62 mph:	6.1 seconds
Drive:	All-wheel drive (AWD)
Electric Motor (kW):	80
Max Power (hp):	292
Torque (Nm):	300
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Unladen Weight-EU (kg):	2,035
Colours:	10
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

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