Large luxury SUVs make great sense as plug-in hybrids, and the BMW X5 xDrive45e blends a serene driving experience with effortless hot-hatch-rivalling performance, exceptional efficiency and a large practical premium interior to stand ahead of the pack as our Hybrid Luxury SUV winner in the 2020 What Car? Electric Car Awards.

With an official 54-mile electric range, the BMW X5 xDrive45e is perfect for all-electric short journeys and urban driving, while the clever plug-in hybrid system blends the best of electric power and the 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine for an impressive official long-range fuel economy of up to 201.8mpg.

With official CO2 emissions as low as 31g/km, that also means it boasts a company car-friendly BIK tax rate of just 6%, making it incredibly easy on the wallet.

After hearing our verdict, BMW asked us to create this video explaining our decision.

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