2019 BMW 530e (Plug-In Hybrid) Review: Here's Everything You Need to Know

[@jasoncampbell444]

Great review. I have mine 18 months. Was 10 months old when i got it. Love it. Power. Comfort. Chewp running costs. And its a 5!

[@eh8201]

What is your gas mileage? finding different information

[@celalcangurses1887]

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[@1Reddd]

Hey Jason! How is this car treating you now? Do you still own it and has it still been good to you? I've considered buying a used one and was just hoping to hear from someone with some real world experience with it.

[@kennycasillas901]

People who complain or trash the BMW are the ones who 1. Can't afford one and never had one. 2. Justify their Prius purchase 3. Don't understand the concept behind a "PLUG IN HYBRID" People who buy this vehicle, like me, would have bought a BMW anyways and spent the money. We gravitate towards the plug in for either environmental conscientious reasons or truly fuel consumption reasons. It should not matter to those who don't why we do.

[@denisdaly1708]

What is the best way to drive these cars? It says 148 mpg on the specs. I wonder how one should use the batteries for this.

[@kennycasillas901]

@@denisdaly1708 it does not say 148mpg on the specs. It says 71mpge. It's right on my sticker and right on BMW website itself. There is a difference between mpge and mpg. You'll have to do your research

[@cjpardo100]

And you get the federal credit and Can drive in car pool lanes. Why not

[@attentionr1409]

Agreed.....

[@herranton]

A Prius is going to be more reliable. It just is. You can keep it for over a decade without worrying something major will go wrong. Not the case with a bmw. Granted, bmw folks, especially the ones that buy new, aren't looking for that kind of reliability. It will be gone before the warranty is up. And that's fine. But don't act like people are just buying a Prius because they're can't afford a bmw, and they're secretly jealous.

[@jayfo4950]

I’ve had one since the 1st of May. I’ve filled it with petrol just once. My daily commute is all electric.... wonderful car

[@Kingpenguin94]

What’s the average range you get on it?

[@seanstewart285]

@@Kingpenguin94 28km / about 17 miles; 1 way. I drive on the highway however every morning travelling between like 120km/h 65mph and 130km/h 80mph, which is where electric motors are the most **inefficient**. You can get a lot more if you really baby the car's acceleration. It's fun though ;)

[@ramlers1727]

What range would you get with a full gas/battery?

[@kekeba1]

What if you forget to plug in? Will it run on gas only?

[@scottrobson4097]

Update on the car? Any issues? How many km's do you have on it now and any idea how many tanks of gas you bought? I've always been an M5 guy but this would be a fantastic daily driver.

[@TheTransporter1461]

Only question i have is: Why is the charging door on the left wouldn't it be more convenient to put it on the "sidewalk-side"

[@johnroussel8281]

This is an awesome way to dip into the "electric" market. WSJ has a great video piece on why all electric cars make no sense unless you use it for commuting purposes only ("Range Anxiety" is a new neurosis). I have a 535xi that I love but the advantages of hybrids are pretty obvious because of the instantaneous acceleration, improved mileage and reduced pollution. Our next vehicle will likely be hybrid.

[@sshah3324]

Does it charge it self while driving like hybrid car

[@GrrMeister]

4:45 *Those 'low profile' tyres are horrible on less than 'perfect road surfaces' and create awful road noise and vibration felt through the steering. Much better with 'Normal Tyres' although 4-5mpg loss.*

[@quinby123]

Cool car as long as it's under warranty cause not many independent BMW shops can fix it.

[@jins8144]

prius owners mad af

[@lolopocho3490]

would you recommend this car to drive for uber and save money

[@isaacliftsandcycles]

I love that you're reviewing a BWM of this caliper, and mixing your breakfast in a $100 blender.

[@danilika9420]

Now this is the laugh I needed today! (And it’s “caliber” - unless you’re referring to the brakes, of course.)

[@user-cq5fj6fr1u]

😂... how long does it take to charge this 530e every day? @@danilika9420

[@merakrut]

+200kg is a noticeable negative compared to the 530i on twisty, hilly roads (BMW-feel).

[@H4Lproductionz]

Very informative video! Thank you!

[@DEIM-E39]

besides engine problems and all the plastic in the engine compartment, now we have more to deal with! (More workshop Bills)

[@coconutsea93]

Hello guys! My boss is selling this car. Bought at sept of 2018. Only at rm260K!

[@bantuqueen1406]

I drive the 225xe and haven't stopped loving it. I'm in love with plug in hybrids but I'm looking for something bigger cause I have kids and the stroller situation. I definitely don't want a mom car. Are there other options? Preferably BMW?

[@jackandsophia]

memory street the BMW X5 has a plug in electric option

[@bantuqueen1406]

@@jackandsophia Thank you very much!! ☺☺

[@iyassqaraja1349]

Hello I just got the new BMW 530e 2018 recently, and i was wondering if anyone would help me how to turn off electric drive and just try to drive it on fuel engine, and just saving the battery????

[@Ali_Ogla]

Thank you for all information about this 🚗

[@Tilten]

I have one BIG problem with this car: the small storage space. The storage space in Model 3 is HUGE in comparison.

[@warriorh2127]

BMW is status luxury the ultiemate sports sedan,that ugly plastic duck looking tesla will never ever macht BMW......tesla level is toyota prieus vs honda cvr .

[@Tilten]

@@warriorh2127 When I grew up, BMW was far from a "status luxury" car, it was fun to drive but weird looking car. An ugly duckling. They had the performance and they evolved, they eventually got the design right. You can still see the heritage of the 1988 5-series in the cars of today. But BMW is no longer a leader in performance. The BMWe is no slouch but is slower than the slowest Tesla available. The Model 3 performance is faster and cheaper than the BMW M3. The mid 30s guys who used to drive a BMW now drive a Tesla. The older generation might prefer the classic car interior of a BMW, but if you spend some time in a Model 3, the legacy cars will start so look...old. Tesla not only has the performance, they are well designed and very safe cars. There are still things they can improve, but Tesla is only 10 years old and is already selling 1 million cars. BMW is 103 years old and sells close to 2 million cars per year. But BMW has to get their sh/t together fast, otherwise, Tesla will be bigger than them within 4-5 years. And many Tesla owners will be former BMW customers.

[@MadCuzUBroke]

@@warriorh2127what about now? 😉

[@ertreri]

25 KM is too little. The ideal battery size of PHEV is 100 KM... with that you can be always electric except for the really long drives (e.g not for your daily commute but only when you go on vacation or go for a road trip). With 25 KM, you cannot even do an average person's commute to office without spending some fuel. Perhaps you manage to halve your fuel consumption, but that's it. With the chevrolet volt you're at 56 KM eletctric range. 56 is, IMHO, the acceptable minimum for a PHEV.

[@zoest9343]

Bru this BXhh CLEAN.

[@professor.x_]

Hi Justin, may I know is this Mediterranean Blue?

[@JustinPritchard]

Can't recall unfortunately. It does ring a bell though....so probably??

[@Dr.Ijaz_ab]

What if it’s not plugged in everyday?

[@tenholiehu7106]

Then you will drive with petrol of course mr Ahmad

[@MadCuzUBroke]

Then you will barely save money

[@singhsingh99]

“The ride and drive are creamy and dense.”

[@kemuan01]

😏😉

[@simonreeves2017]

The issue I have with PHEV is twice the weight, twice the maintenance, and twice as much to go wrong. You either have an electric drive train pulling a gas engine and gas tank and transmission, or a gas engine towing a heavy battery pack and motor. I'm biased though, I love my BMW i3 🤓

[@cjpardo100]

Simon Reeves lease it. Problems solved

[@bolbiitp7850]

BMW i3s are extremely stressful vehicles. Barely little to no storage space and it only has a total of 60-120 miles of range, letting you feel extremely vulnerable that the range will turn off anytime. It’s not even an attractive car from the outside. The inside is pretty damn nice but that car is definitely not any better than the hybrid 530e. I’d rather drive hybrid over the i3 anyday

[@simonreeves2017]

@@cjpardo100 The issue I have with leasing is the continued cost. I bought my i3 in 2019 on PCP, then paid it off early. As a result I have no monthly car payments and can’t save or invest that money.

[@simonreeves2017]

@@bolbiitp7850 Sorry to hear your experience of running a BMW i3 has been so negative. Mine has been great.

[@viscountslappy5085]

"twice the weight" pretty sure the 530e isn't 8,000. "Twice the maintenance" except you're not adding a wholly separate drivetrain to the car. "Twice as much to go wrong" (see second point above.) 🤡

[@michaelrehberger3219]

Thank you for this review. My personal opinion is either buy an all electric vehicle or an all petrol car.

[@GrrMeister]

3:25 *Mercedes 'A' & 'B' Class Plug in Hybrids models 2020 can more than double that 'electric range' to around 39 miles (62 Km) albeit at an extra cost of around £7500 ($9000 US) is it worth it ? - well if you commute say around 30 miles a day, maybe in 5 years time you will be at 'break even' However you can be smug in know that you are 'saving the Planet' from self destruct.*

[@shashanksharma1065]

What's the exact colour on this car ?

[@TheChrisglasgow]

White

[@shashanksharma1065]

@@TheChrisglasgow , thanks a lot. Shows how much you know about this car. 😊

[@raynardkemp1478]

❤❤❤

[@Billythebubble]

Plugging into no electric that’s just weird?

[@GrrMeister]

9:07 *Did you just say $80.000 I don't beliebe it !*

[@Mycarisslow]

Fully loaded M sport

[@High145]

Going to buy 530e next week. 1 year and 4 month old. Starting price was 78k EUR and know it's 36k EUR. Can still add up too 5 year warranty.

[@GrrMeister]

@@High145 Sounds ok for that - lost a lot in a year

[@ВладимирКаплун-ы7ш]

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[@thejacksonles]

How about taking a rag to the dash and properly cleaning the screens so there aren't any streak marks? And while I am at it, how about giving the exterior a cleaning before you shoot the video so there isn't a layer of dust on the paint. Just a thought.

[@gregnezz]

Turn off the music please....

[@JMazterV112]

Definitely doesn't seem like a long term vehicle, especially with such short range.

[@brianhairston]

HE GAVE WRONG INFORMATION! Plug in...at night. Go 16 miles on electric...still have two miles of electricity left...click battery charge...III mode on center console. Petro engine comes on. Charges car back to full electricity in about 11 miles. Click AUTO BUTTON OR FULL ELECTRIC AGAIN. GO...ANOTHER 13 TO 15 MILES all electric. Switching it back and forth...depending on your trip. 68 mpg up to 74 mpg on a 328 mile trio one way.

[@optobob]

How much does your home electric bill go up ?

[@seanstewart285]

It costs me about a $1.87 USD to charge the car from 0-100%± at about $0.25/kWh at a public charger If you charge at home, you're looking at even more affordable rates, especially if you can get lower rates at night. I did the math a while back, and at this rate electricity and fuel become about equal in price over distance travelled for my rates above. The kicker though is that electric motors are far more efficient at converting potential energy into a propulsive force around town, which is where much of my driving is.

[@denisdaly1708]

@@seanstewart285 thanks.

[@danvigilant4885]

Damn Phevs

[@TheDementation]

Of course youre making a smoothy with protein powder.

[@Namastefromnorth]

I would rather pay 5$ in gas for that extra 20-30 kms of range that derbies from the full night charge 🤦‍♂️ what if one forgets to charge it… Lexus self charging hybrids are best if one is interested. And so do I appreciate their technology. Plug 🔌 in hybrids are waste of time and your money.

[@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq]

Who spends $54k on a car and gives a rip about fuel economy? People who can’t do math? People who are vain or guilt ridden?

[@seanstewart285]

Karl von Eschenhof mine was $76k and I care quite a bit about fuel economy. Plus it’s hilarious to rocket off from a traffic light in electric mode.

[@edwardabraham2238]

Lots of people who buy or lease $54k cars are not wealthy. An average vehicle is now about $35k or more. People who spend more than that have all the more reason to try to save money in other ways; it's common sense.

[@jamesblack5647]

This video takes way to long to get to the point. 2:30 I got bored and looked for a better one

[@blackmagic5432]

Why is it everyone who reviews this car is "Here's everything you need to know".. Hang on a minute. Didn't I see these titles saying the same thing? What's different about your knowing?? Your head's still in the sand.

[@swanblake]

Way too compromised. 20 to 30km of electric only? That will get me half way to work one way. Pointless.

[@CapELarry]

Blake Swan Maybe for you. But not for most people.

[@wrightvcx2249]

stop fighting

[@user-hl2nf1yf8v]

What are the comprises?

[@Apoindeed]

It gets me exactly to work and back every day. Got this one as a loaner for 2 weeks while my M4 was in the shop. And i gave it a try. Got a free charger(chargers are mostly free in Germany) next to my work, and i just park it there, plug it in and drive back after work, around (17 Kilometers) each way. And it has been charming to not refuel at all. I havent even been to the gas station, nor have i driven it on gasoline. And i gotta say, i really like the car, and it seems to be ver useful for commuting to work, all electric. Just wish they would release a version with a bigger engine under the hood and some actual power regarding the Gasoline Engine. The electric part can stay the way it is, its perfect tbh!

[@colla555]

Bigger battery since 07/2019 with 60-66km WLTP range.

[@klvc8697]

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