Is the updated 2021 BMW 530e a better plug-in hybrid luxury sedan to buy?

The refreshed 530e is here and for 2021 BMW is promising extra boost and performance. Under the hood 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 mated to an electric motor to produce 288HP with extra boost option for 40 addition horsepower and is mate to an 8-speed automatic transmission. On the outside you will find the revised grill, front fascia and wheels. On the inside you will be greeted to a larger infotainment system and high end materials. Is the updated 2021 BMW 530e a better plug-in hybrid luxury sedan to buy?
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[@fpartidafpartida]

I have the 2017 53e. Love it! Some things he didn’t mention, which are really nice are: I’ve only had 2 oil changes in over 60,000 miles. My break pads look like they will last me over 120,000 miles because of regenerative breaking (so it doesn’t use the break pads, it just charges the battery). Mine only take about 2 hours to fully charge. Instant torque. I can do 80mph full electric. I qualified for a tax rebate on it. I fill up with gas about once per month (or less). Most of my trips are pretty short, so I charge all the time in between trips. There’s a charger at the office too. Sooo quiet when I need it to be and still have the engine when I want it.

[@maximcoll3420]

Can you charge at tesla station?

[@fpartidafpartida]

@@maximcoll3420 I can because I bought a Tesla to j1772 adapter. It only works at "destination chargers " you typically find at hotels and shopping malls. It doesn't work for Superchargers.

[@Dontrelltakesla]

What was the tax rebate?

[@fpartidafpartida]

@@Dontrelltakesla It was only like $3,500

[@oweny7814]

What kind of gas mileage did you get?

[@bmlove81]

I like how the navigation system takes up the entire screen, unlike the navi system in other automotive manufactures!!

[@Samir-ru4rl]

No one does reviews better than Joe.... not one boring video, so enthusiastic, a joke here and there especially when referring to compartments. Thanks Joe!

[@operaloverish]

Awesome walk about the exterior styling and features; I can feel the power of the 530e as you energize about it. The test drive feels like a seat in the pants maneuver. Lori is killing it with outstanding camera angles outside & inside this beast on wheels. Love your descriptive dialogue Joe!

[@cringejoon]

hey Joe, been watching your videos for some time now, just wanted to say I love and appreciate how good the video and audio quality has gotten for the on throttle parts! keep it up man

[@thefray123]

Cleanest and most consistent auto reviewer on KZbin. No one better! Thank you for all you share man!! 🙏

[@Really_Biggah]

I requested this a couple weeks ago. Thanks!

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome!

[@LS1007]

Looks good! Glad it doesn’t have the super-sized grill. Thanks for sharing it Joe. Nice job you and Lori!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@TopGunManny]

Thank you!! It's been so hard finding good videos on this car and most of them are euro reviews. Really considering this one and the info helped. Subbed!!

[@samsedaei]

Joe, I don’t think you’ve ever done a review of the regular X3, and I’d love to see it! Love your videos overall.

[@mystictk4149]

It’s got a beautiful color on it, love the design they did with the whole thing.

[@dalitsomvula8336]

How I stay up late waiting for these car reviews, CAT #Zambia

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for making the sacrifices to tune in! I really appreciate it!

[@dalitsomvula8336]

@@RaitisRides its always worth it

[@SSCamaro_Sno]

Love the color on this one Joe‼️🔥🔥🔥

[@adama047]

This is a real nice hybrid, plus, it's a BMW. Just wish I hadn't missed your videos from Saturday. Thank you, Lori, for another great video!

[@deliagarcia7500]

Liking that nardo gray color.

[@RaitisRides]

Agreed Delia!

[@EddieK0027]

That color is called Bernina Grey Amber

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Nurd Grey

[@jeffjoseph2091]

@@EddieK0027 nardo grey

[@Erelio]

I call it , Pud Grey

[@henrybrar]

This color with black grill is fire. Now imagine this grill on new M3 & M4.

[@TK-ys2du]

I won't complain about the M3 & M4 nose anymore. Like a good teacher, you taught me well to like them. This is nice too. I like that the e does not have yellow or blue stickers everywhere to mark it as a hybrid car.... Thank you once again Joe & Lori.

[@madonnasplasticsurgery]

That color is amazing!

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

This spec in a M5 ❤️. Looks totally cool! Thank you for your work. Have a nice Sunday. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪!

[@jaabargantt3442]

I love your channel man. Best car reviews on KZbin!

[@atlation]

The halo still was an icon.. this shape looks like the new jags, vw, Avalon, etc. hope they bring it back someday. Anyways thank you for always posting great videos. My twinkies and i thank you!

[@shaunbailey4922]

You do some of the best work on youtube

[@kabir.dhingra]

I love that Fineline Ridge wood trim inside! By far my favorite one!

[@shiningyrlife]

really like the contents you been putting out. Keep up the great work!

[@CorbinWilliams]

Lori is killing it with the camera work😎👍🏽

[@RaitisRides]

I can't argue that Corbin!

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

Cool color! Really great commuting car. Thanks for the vid!

[@Gerald_G]

I just have no idea how you put out so much content -- hardest working guy on KZbin??!!??

[@Rollandchill]

Joe, another great presentation. I crack up every time you reference twinkies :) I am a bit jealous of you though because you always wear short pants. I am in California. We are "supposed" to have similar weather to Florida. But the temps here have been a bit cool lately. Keep up the good work. I wish I were there in Florida to bask in that sunshine.

[@kingramey91]

I'd get it. I'm really starting to like what BMW is dishing out. Great job as always Joe.

[@jeffinza4563]

I agree with you. Not to be a "Debbie Downer" but I'd love to know what it takes to repair this machine $$$

[@jonnykromps9836]

Whoa! Love that color combo!

[@snelson7421]

We're considering purchasing the 2022 version of this vehicle. Great review! Thank you.

[@kumarnick52]

Awesome. Thanks !! Masterful as usual in a unique style. God Bless !!

[@repostzZz]

Them lights and the bardo gray tho 🔥

[@drogo319]

"Finally, some good f*ckin grill." - Gordon Ramsey

[@decarsongrant5626]

😂😂

[@ramoncarter6585]

A nice car. The features and interior make this gem worth to buy. I love the color and styling of the car. I like BMW and Mercedes they are really nice cars just real high especially when they get older maintenance are ridiculous with parts etc.

[@anthonybaez52]

18:37 ON THROTTLE!!!!!!!!!!! It sounds cool

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah!

[@YA-xi9nf]

Nice car. Thanks man for the great review.

[@MauriceBln1]

Nice car and I like the wood in the interior. Better than piano black. And the large display looks great.

[@deshawnlovell4872]

Hi Joe love the color , grill and headlights

[@Boomtendo4tw]

Oh I didn’t know they made this. It’s got the grill fewer people complain about lol. Looks pretty decent.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I can bring it to you!

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

Woow very cool BMW Raiti very special color and design is awesome!!👌 nice review

[@aadeeshdhiman6538]

A great car and a great review!!

[@autonewstv86]

Good review and nice to see the 520d getting some praise. Anyone put off by the low bhp figure should try one if they're in the market for this sort of car. They punch above what the figures would suggest and are excellent all-rounders.

[@meorme6603]

They need to change that old rear quarter window design. It’s been around since 2001.

[@oliversrensen8490]

@@meorme6603 Its called having character, unlike mercedes and audis whichs are just cars with nothing more to it

[@leandroaydin911]

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[@karsonlennon3378]

@Leandro Aydin Instablaster :)

[@leandroaydin911]

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[@AG-is5vv]

Damn i love that color on the 530, i got mine in dark graphite which is still sleek but something about that battleship grey is appealing.

[@muzikshobey1272]

Love this review

[@jcabrera8425]

IMO I think BMW 3 series and 5 series are the best looking and best sedans overall out of all the car brands.

[@jeffinza4563]

Very nice, it's almost a hybrid in disguise. Like you said, if you're not a car person you might not know it's a hybrid at first. On throttle sounds good too. Love the color .

[@ayanna718]

my dad is thinking about upgrading his 2018 530e .. definitely gonna send this to him to convince him since he’s been on the fence about what’s new 😂 love that opaque grey color as well!

[@pauldesi]

Upgrade to tesla.

[@ayanna718]

@@pauldesi i mentioned that to him! thanks for the advice 😁

[@joskjj3625]

This looks really good

[@AbdullahHood]

Great spec. This grey and black with those wheels are looking great👍🏻

[@RaitisRides]

It works nicely!

[@yes8032]

Exactly

[@RaitisRides]

@@yes8032 Yes sir!

[@AbdullahHood]

People of great taste clearly!

[@tuxedoblackcat1680]

For an a electric hybrid, it does sound sporty!

[@brianh_529]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

[@dominickirkwood]

I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video funny 😄💯😆🤣😂BMW 🤣🤣🤣

[@yes8032]

This is definitely my favourite bmw in the lineup right now

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you like this one.

[@yes8032]

@@RaitisRides sure 🔥

[@RaitisRides]

@@yes8032 Yes sir!

[@ceo20561]

He said you can put about 3 Whoppers inside of the passenger side door pocket standing up🤣🤣🤣🤣👏.. he has the best reviews on KZbin‼️

[@DrTropics]

Woww that looks soooo good. BMW nailed with this one, unlike the new 4.

[@AbdullahHood]

Interior - my main reason to not buy another BMW - it’s basically the same design as the last gen 5 series. I want something new!

[@RaitisRides]

Just a larger standard screen

[@yes8032]

If you mean the pre facelift one yes because it’s made in 2017 but if you mean the f10 then it looks very different imo 👍

[@AbdullahHood]

@@yes8032 I had the previous generation M5 in 2013 and it’s basically the same inside.

[@yes8032]

@@AbdullahHood oh I remember sitting in both cars they kinda drive the same to me I like it tho

[@fxbrianh]

This color is amazing

[@jcpayyau2803]

"Transformers more than meets the eye".... 😂 Really like your children's playful mindset presentation

[@thefray123]

He’s filled with all kinds of gems. His reviews just wouldn’t be the same without his Official Twinkie measurements and how many subway sandwhiches you can fit in the map pockets. In fact, I bet there would be riots in the streets if he just stuck to boring “actual” measurements 😂

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Two years ago today! Planning to buy one.

[@MostCedric]

I am ready. On throttle!

[@akosibopet]

love the front design very much

[@hitwondatalkditingdem]

I like the colour joe i can see that ur a transformer fan i like that lori ur booming keep it up

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man! I am so glad that I can share it with you!

[@richgenix]

Not a fan of the styling but I love the grill for sure

[@RaitisRides]

The smaller grill days for sure!

[@_baller]

You don't like it's styling but like it's grill? Ok buy yourself a grill

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Next year grill comes without BMW

[@OrionInception]

Transformers hahaha that's OG right there. 😁🔥🔥

[@islandon22]

When this drive line comes out in the X2, I may go for it.

[@quentintheriot18]

Wow this is definitely something cool and interesting

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate you letting me share it with you!

[@JC-jw2kw]

The wood effect interior trim. Such a clash of styling given the exterior.

[@shysuria]

15:42 'Uranium'...made me laugh to tears...hahaha

[@bradleygrover1138]

great review as always. Too bad the local dealerships have ZERO in stock except for rent a car white and no options.

[@cheekyboyz8121]

BMW must’ve listened to Doug Demuro regarding kidney grill sizes

[@toddwatkins9666]

I’m diggin the grill

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@sheharyarali4505]

that back scratcher and transformer stuff made me give this video 5 stars .. :D

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share the cars and laughs with you!

[@richgenix]

I prefer the regular m5

[@RaitisRides]

So do !

[@yes8032]

I’d get a m550i

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Mat Watson from Carwow says to avoid the M5 solely due to the M550i.

[@John-gw7dh]

Nice I like it!

[@dylantoussaintinnocent5920]

Cool design Nice interior

[@hahnarelli548]

Great job! What’s the “official” BMW name for that color? I like it!

[@kingeldridgeroyal9722]

Love the color. Nice Beemer

[@theaquaticfishyt1308]

I like the grille of the new 5 series. I personally am not a fan of the rear tail lights. I liked them better when they weren't smoked in 2020.

[@Jordanball-ib3iw]

AHHHH SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL

[@tigerrx7]

BMW bringing spinner rims back!! Not hip hop video ready, but still cool. Haha! Wish they would make that screen retractable though.

[@sporla3]

I have this model in the same color combination (including the red caliper brakes but with black wheels. I have ventilated and massaging seats). I only have about 1,000 miles but only put gas in once. I am averaging 90mpg (most of my trips are under 20 miles).

[@johnd9272]

Is this Bernina grey?

[@sporla3]

@@johnd9272 yes. I know have a little over 4,000 miles and still averaging 90 mpg. Every guy I meet loves my car but a lot of the women don't like the color. They say the color looks like clay.

[@thatonebeone]

like this better.. simple and clean not over doing it

[@BlueChipAdvance]

This is On my list 📝

[@itsmetay-tayb7876]

This thing is nice!!

[@anthonybaez52]

Inside is cool

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like it!

[@FinancialFaiz]

What color is the car in this video? Skyscraper Grey?

[@timbrown9731]

I guess you met Kirk from the luxurious fleet nice joe 👍

[@JoseRamos-bj4iv]

Please review the BMW 540i, it also a amazing 5 series car. Thanks in advance!!

[@omarcortes5754]

I didn't know this car. It looks good.

[@MrDaveaccord]

Spectacular color

[@rhishabdahal3025]

When there are zonks, they can’t be stonks

[@RaitisRides]

So true!

[@anthonyferrara2222]

Still love this grille.

[@PyrotechnicMailman]

Oh my god the transformers reference brought back memories 😂

[@fluffyres6107]

Amazing!

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@nothing9271]

Don't you just love the cars that come with the BMW grills?

[@jorgeboudet9707]

Best looking seat love their look conservative elegant

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED

[@euphegeniadoubtfire1364]

Joe the drls of this bimmer looks like it came from a Geely Coolray 😆

[@dejonbuick6070]

Hi Joe which one would you buy the 530 e or the m5 competition in wrapped in satin black with black wheels.

[@shyennegilzean5692]

Not a fan of hybrid or evs but love the car