2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e: Does the plug-in hybrid X3 make sense?

[@boatmanbill]

I have had my X3 30e for almost 12 months, but due to Covid only travelled 6280 miles, of which 4339 have been electric miles. It costs me just under £2 to" fill" the battery (on a standard tariff, not off-peak). Overall very pleased with the car, and have been surprised at how much the battery is topped up automatically on journeys when in automatic hybrid mode. The "30 mile" range on electric power only applies if you switch to pure electric power, as that drains all the electricity before switching to petrol, otherwise on a 60-70 mile journey, over 40 electric miles easily achieved. A portion of battery power is reserved, and providing you have told the car via the SatNav where it is going, it will switch to electric power automatically as it nears the programmed destination

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[@alexisjeausgarcialodeiro6899]

I love her videos,she is a great reviewer,welldone once again

[@sapanavarani9747]

I totally agree

[@colinsmith3291]

I love her so much

[@Berkay-xl4hu]

My day is better when I start it by watching Rebecca

[@LuvvSURYA]

Hey! A very happy new year, Rebecca. Hope you and yours are well and healthy. Love the way you do reviews with detailed information and also in an interesting way that keeps me glued to the review regardless of the car might not be sometime relevant to Indian market. Keep up. You’re still the same 👍

[@josephkearsey8951]

This was thee best review I have seen on this car, great work.

[@yorkudegree4358]

Excellent review. I own the Petro only version of this model, will wait until the distance improves on the electric before considering the Hybrid.

[@Lecruque]

I'm about to get the 30i also, but am considering to turn it into CNG-drive. Seems the most sensible and cheap option right now.

[@meryuk]

Dedicated follower of fashion 🎵

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

Even Rebecca's charm can't keep me watching a video about an SUV.

[@marinojarv4945]

Rebecca has absolutely enough charm 😘to keep me watching and what a nice car to win and if you could afford it.

[@stuart4143]

Happy new year Rebecca x

[@klpeake6252]

My understanding is that the 2021 30e has an electric range of only 18 miles. You said that it tested out at 30?

[@helhassan4629]

Nice Review, i have 2 questions: 1. what are the differences between the X3 30e and X3 30i Engines? 2. what about the recall of so many PHEV BMW cars (including X3 30e) last year?..Thanks for your effort and time :)

[@Spare84]

1. None as far as I know from a technical perspective: you have the same 2 liter engine in both. In the 30e, you get 181bhp from the petrol engine (same as the 20i)- enhanced with 108bhp from the electric motor, whereas the 30i grants you 252bhp from petrol only. 2. The recall was linked to batteries produced during a certain period. They had to be checked for risk of explosion/fire. I believe all cars have been recalled and checked by now. Source: I own a X3 30e.

[@marinojarv4945]

Rebecca has enough charm 😘to keep me watching and what a nice car to win or if you could afford it.

[@TheRothka12306]

We test drove one today. Nice, but the e only range is too short. Tomorrow I’m going on the list to buy the rav4 prime.

[@luissousa6]

what about consuption after you run out of battery charge?

[@lewisjones3934]

Seems like a great a great car, just abit disappointed that they cant seem to make a hybrid without havibg to plug it in, cant the car charge itself whilst using the petrol engine. Does anyone know how much it would cost to charge the battery?

[@Morganpo]

BMW says 30miles is estimated the best for commuting, is that 30 miles one way to work or both ways home to work and back again?

[@Silver-st2zq]

Sounds like 30 miles round trip and less in winter because batteries don't like the cold.

[@ukcarver]

I agree with boatmanbill . You can get very good fuel consumption. I drive a bmw530e and even with several long trips I get well over 100mpg on average. But don’t drive it like a motoring journalist.

[@shanjanusman9974]

Looking fantastic and happy new year

[@TRbeybifeyz]

is it exempted from london's ulez?

[@terokoivu]

Nice videos, but please, to UK outside viewers, could you even write all tech info in "european" way like km and kg. eg. consumtions on L/100km - thanks!

[@donaldduck5731]

Don't agree although your correct BMW's are fashion statements now. My experience is BMW's don't last very long, probably a consequence of BMW cutting corners and using low quality parts with reduced lifespans for all the important mechanical parts, focusing only on style and image. Sure they look pretty, if all you do is a low mileage then a BMW is fine, but if you want a well engineered machine which will last many years I'd steer clear of BMW. Mercedes have some nice PVEVs now, was looking on their website, I wouldn't be surprised if a Merc lasted 2 or 3 times as long as a BMW. Or Tesla's are designed to do one million miles, you'd need seven BMW's to last that mileage if my last two BMW's were anything to go by.

[@halawyeyaytakesnaydqsn12]

True, it is just amazing. I love it already 🥰. Thanks.

[@fgj4990]

Great review!

[@stevencampbell1150]

It's all well and good but what is the regular MPG? I understand that depends on how often you charge but as for 30 miles on a charge, again I doubt that and if like me you're on a motorway commute to work it'll not be that good as 30 miles isn't enough for me and wouldn't be for many. Think I'll be sticking with my diesel thanks.

[@samusaran7317]

Look up the model on fueleconomy.gov :) Works for all types of cares.

[@samusaran7317]

Plug in hybrids only make sense if one can't afford two vehicles. Depends on charging infrastructure as well

[@stevencampbell1150]

@@samusaran7317 yeah but they're useless unless you're doing mainly town driving because once u hit the motorway the petrol engine kicks in and then it's a car lugging heavy batteries the whole way. Until I have no choice I wouldn't have any hybrid about me for that reason.

[@samusaran7317]

@@stevencampbell1150 I can see why you would say that. Honestly Im not the type to buy a suv/crossover since I dont have a family to lug around. What kind of diesel are you running?

[@stevencampbell1150]

@@samusaran7317 a Renault Kadjar 1.6 DCI

[@jrs9264]

Has anyone ever wondered if the grid in your country is able to handle the load should everyone get an electric vehicle? Nice review, as usual. Frankly, you can have the vehicle. I prefer our reviewer.🤗👍🔥🥇🌹

[@jon1801]

Thats a factor people do not consider, especially with pure EV's. And, the infrastructure will take years to install. Hybrids are pure market hype IMO. She is a joy to watch though, lovely reviewer, just another expensive German car.

[@BHBeckenbauer]

It could handle it no problem - not everyone would plug in at the same time

[@simonhobbs9097]

X3 M40d still the best until the hybrid can get past 60 miles.

[@blues3983]

Very good review

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

When I hear Rebecca talking, my blood pressure goes up ;-))... And I like it.... She's very informative and a damn good driver too :-))... Nice one Becs. Happy New Year to you gorgeous and the rest of the Gurus crew :-))...

[@rob5896]

Glove box looks tiny!

[@hv7978]

OMG !! ❤️🤤Nice car !

[@bombardierboerboels]

Cost 🤷‍♂️

[@dilly2007hk]

Is this car phonetic blue?

[@JasperMaarten]

No this is Carbon Schwartz or Carbon Black in English.

[@terryboy1235]

Great review of a lovely car I absolutely despise electric cars as they're dangerous in so many ways plus the range is awful but I would consider a hybrid as you can still travel as far as your want without charging every 150 odd miles! Happy New year Rebecca you're the best! 💚👍

[@ruudkraan7072]

The SUV PLUG-IN IS THE BEST ELECTRIC DRIVING, NOT THE 100% electric. Long distance a ramp.

[@GameWinner85]

Shame on this suv, such small boot.....that batterys destroys all space.

[@Timmy-Hi5]

WHAT A CRAZY BIG EYES🤩😍🤩😍🤩 WE ARE BUYING ANYTHING😁😍😁😍

[@joshmazzanti2396]

Endless money pit....lease never buy it

[@stuart4143]

I thought lease more expensive, with cost of road tax & insurance etc.

[@joshmazzanti2396]

@@stuart4143 put in mind deflation and maintenance coasts......

[@yelord2167]

Endless money Pit vote with your wallet

[@fluidefluide1128]

All rental/leases are a money pit, car firms are really finance companies, that's where the real money is, renting out a car for 3/5 years at a time. Money for old tin.

[@clayalbert5043]

Need lovely 😍💋 💝💖❤️

[@borinvlogs]

Looks so ugly and dated in comparison to Toyota CHR.

[@MrVroom1]

I mean fair enough if you think it's ugly but what on earth has a C-HR got to do with an X3? Absolutely nothing apart from the fact they both have 4 wheels and a steering wheel 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Silver-st2zq]

@@MrVroom1 The CHR is also a Hybrid 🤦‍♂️ and you would not look like a plonker or a football's wife in it, unlike in the BMW X3 🤢🤮

[@MrVroom1]

@@Silver-st2zq a completely different class of car and a completely different type of hybrid since you don’t plug it in to charge it. That’s like saying apples and oranges are the same because they’re both fruit 🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽

[@Silver-st2zq]

@@MrVroom1 Who on earth would want to plug in a hybrid? mind a plonker BMW badge lover would, the football's wife would still be looking for the socket 😂

[@BHBeckenbauer]

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