Published On Jan 30, 2021
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Whether you like it or not, hybrids and full electric vehicles are the foreseeable future. But BMW is a bit late to the electrification game. While it has had the i3 and i8 for a while now, those cars didn’t really have many competitors. Their most popular models, like the X3, had tonnes of competition from Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus. Those other models also had hybrid variants of their respective models. However, now BMW has started offering the popular X3 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
This BMW X3 30e slots in between the base X3 30i & the more powerful X3 M40i. This 30e utilizes a 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine along with a starter/generator sandwiched in between the engine and transmission for extra power or electric driving. The total system output is 288 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque (215 kW & 420 Nm).
However, the electric motor is there to do a bit more than just provide power. It also aids in fuel economy. During my time with the X3 30e, I averaged 6.3 L/100km (37.3 MPG). That’s very good for an SUV that tips the scales at 2 tonnes.
The battery is small at just 12 kWh which only provides around 27 to 30 km (16.5 – 18.5 miles) of driving range. But the X3 can be plugged in and recharged from a 120 Volt wall outlet or a level 2 charging station. From the wall outlet, it’ll take around 6 hours for a full charge. From the level 2 charging station, the charge time is reduced to around 3.5 hours.
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0:00 Intro
1:25 Performance
6:07 Comfort
8:37 Odds and Ends
9:47 Conclusion