We Didn't Expect This: Here's How Far The 2021 BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid Drove ONLY On Electricity!

GIVE THE GIFT OF A TFL T-SHIRT! You know the truck and car lovers on your list want one. (www.duckco.com.... Looking at it on paper, the 2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid doesn't pack outstanding range. BMW says it should get 18 miles on a single charge, but is that actually the case in real-world driving? Andre finds out whether he can make the commute strictly on electric power in this video.
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[@jpsmal]

Using this car for the last 15 months, here in Europe.. Already 20.000kms but 12.000 just in electric mode. My office is about 17km from home, I drive it daily back home without recharge. It's a topper. And please, don't compare a Tesla with a BMW. Tesla is not bad, but it's not the same kind of quality inside and outside. And when you're out of battery you need to recharge, while here you can go on with the petrol engine. BMW did a great job... Thanks for the test, it's truly a great car!

[@efra3379]

I had a 330e for a few months before someone made an illegal left turn and totaled it. These days are great! I got questions and stares everywhere I went. In regards to the distance, mine always told me it could drive 15-18 miles on e mode but would usually go 20 miles or so with AC on. Also, don’t forget regenerative braking!!

[@JJFLD]

Oh no, sorry your car got totalled. 😣 Did you get another 330e?

[@the_jarmel]

IT IS WAY COOL TO SEE THE DISPLAY AT NIGHT....TFL .. please show new car gauges etc at night with your normal reviews.. .. 😍😍😍

[@chaosseat]

Dude you are defiantly as annoying as your name states, with stalker tendencies!

[@mana9013]

And headlights at night. These days headlight and tail light set ups are so pretty.

[@egroach77]

Shwew, for a second there i didn't think Andre was going to tells us he is 6'2". He never lets us down. Good job bud

[@graemelliott3942]

Great review Andre! Nice car too! I’m looking forward to It’s stellar depreciation and pick it up in three years for half price.

[@johnshellenberg2329]

And then spend that 50% savings on repairs the moment it's out of warranty. Oh, wait, it's a BMW with a ton of EXTRA electronics, I am probably wrong. 100% of the original price is more likely the repair bill...

[@graemelliott4215]

@@johnshellenberg2329 you're correct. I would only buy one if it had the extended BMW warranty and sell it before it expired.

[@WW-wf8tu]

@@graemelliott4215 Actually, the better deal is to lease so your monthly payments are less and drop it at the end. For those flipping every 3-5 years and wanting new with warranty, that is the most affordable way to do it.

[@MarekDrives]

It's interesting how EPA and WLTP ratings differ. In Europe this is rated for 31 miles, but I've been getting 20-23, like Andre did. If it was rated at 18 miles in Europe, it would be considered outdated and expensive, but at least one could say it achieves better results than advertised. Unfortunately it is still expensive and outdated, and it achieves less than advertised :)

[@wilycoyote2869]

you can use only 70% of the battery, to prolong the life of the battery

[@wilycoyote2869]

To add to it, in the summer you get 22-23mpg, winter 18-19mpg...also you have to learn how to drive it...

[@md8744]

Hi Sir. How plug in hybrid works please. Can it work with only electric only and if yes how much power accelerate? Can it work together gasoline and ev same time? Thanks

[@wadecollins6290]

Had a 2016 X5 40e and it was too sporty to drive efficiently. Great car, it just drove like a sports car which kills mpg. Also the heater wouldn’t warm up the car in the winter. Great review Andre!

[@admranger]

I also had a 2016 X5 40e! Great vehicle. I could commute to my office in downtown DC on battery 1 way and used the engine to get home (or vice versa as I was strategic on if I wanted a warm or cool car in the garage at night). Regularly got 900 miles between fill ups using coal to power the car (electricity). That little 2.0 liter engine combined with the battery was quite powerful as I was able to tow across TN and Ark in cruise at the speed limit with a heavy car on a usual trailer (super heavy trailer). Run in “save battery mode” on the highway and use electric in town. Best way to run it.

[@TheDCMO]

@@admranger 4 yrs later is it still reliable? I was thinking of upgrading my x5 to this plug in version

[@admranger]

@@TheDCMO I don’t have it anymore. It was a 3-yr lease.

[@Real_Natural]

Very nice car. A bit boring perhaps. Pricey but it’s a luxury product. Definitely a lease car of course given the insane technology.

[@JBM425]

Andre, I have not seen any reviewers address the question of the towing capacity/capability of the X3 xDrive30e. The standard X3 is rated to tow 4,400 pounds, I believe. One review of the X3 xDrive30e implied it was not rated for towing, using the "NA" designation in the specifications chart. However, another review of the xDrive30e version specifically said this particular model was rated for the same 4,400 pounds. Can you break the tie? Can the xDrive30e version tow, or like the Toyota Venza (based on the RAV4 Hybrid that can tow a small trailer) is it not rated to tow despite the capable drive train?

[@edwardgreenjr167]

A BMW with Jersey plates running on fumes..... seems about right.

[@jalmonte91]

Pretty much if you see about 90% of car reviewers videos, all cars have Jersey plates because that’s usually the port that is used for delivery

[@williammodlin2621]

Would be great to have a comparo with the Toyota RAV Prime! Not that the cars are really comparable, but just the EV/Performance aspects.

[@winstonepeter1993]

And the Mercedes gle plug-in hybrid

[@jeremyorwhatever]

@@winstonepeter1993 GLE would be compared to X5 plug-in.

[@tallll70]

My dad's 1972 Tatra 603 -3 also has little door in passenger front fender, must be plugin hybrid too :)

[@DiscoFang]

Yep, hybrid. Runs on both gasoline & vodka.

[@JogBird]

the maintenance costs must be insane on this... maybe lease and foget

[@admranger]

Great review, Andre!

[@clayrs11]

Can you share the name/model of the charger that you use. I know you got it from Amazon but I can’t find the similar model on the Amazon site. I’ve seen you use the charger in all of your EV reviews and I am interested in getting one like it eventually. Thanks for all of the EV reviews. I believe that plug in hybrids are the future because of the elimination of range anxiety. Thanks!

[@davidbellamy8272]

Thought you mentioned 60 mile range at the beginning?

[@WW-wf8tu]

Good test Andre. Thanks for the Independent and Honest Review. :)

[@nadieselgirl]

Needs a six cylinder engine, the 30 on back made me think it had one. Also needs a bigger battery for that money. I wonder if the Plug-in RAV4 is faster. That interior is fantastic as I'd expect from BMW.

[@sidneyrobinson9186]

Great vid as always.

[@dqin0218]

It probably helps that you have significantly less air resistance at that altitude for a given speed, which would help your electric range.

[@davidkacs6933]

OMG, sounds like you're walking on potato chips! Get a leaf blower! 😁

[@jamesinsteamboat]

One of the very few turbo-based hybrids, meaning it will still make decent power at elevation (I live at 7k feet)

[@verliebt3465]

air pressure is not that much lower at that height. you need to add another 3000 feet to start feeling a difference.

[@golfbuddy1969]

You drove 22-23 miles on all electric, which would have been maybe a gallon of gas...$2-$3 of fuel. How much did it cost to charge the X3 for your trip home?

[@jamesinsteamboat]

The math isn't hard: X3 30e is rated for 56kWh/100mi in electric mode, so 22 miles takes 12 kWh. Probably in the $1 range depending on your electricity rate.

[@golfbuddy1969]

@@jamesinsteamboat I know, but wasn’t sure of what KW costs were in Colorado.

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Have the Samsung batteries caught fire yet?

[@omgitsme435]

ANDDDD Engine light is on see you at the dealer

[@joeyscleaninglady2877]

430wh/mi pretty unimpressive in terms of efficiency

[@octoberone71]

When will it reach US and Canada?

[@MothershipVideos]

Rule No.1 :- Never sit behind yourself-it can only end badly.

[@yes8032]

Atleast better than the ix3

[@onemoreokie]

Pearl Necklace-ZZ Top 🤣

[@corwininadsm]

Off Road?

[@GReds08]

why is everyone "amazed" by the price? it is a bmw a LUXURY car... what do you expect?? go and see some chevrolette or ford lol

[@gregb7353]

All those modes seem really complex. Why not just save $15k and get a Model Y? Somehow the Model Y has more total range than this car which is weird. It has way more power and tech. The BMW interior is nice but it isn't like the Model Y is bad. 3 years later the Model Y will have depreciated $10k and the BMW $40k. I guess I just don't see the advantage.

[@gardenst4398]

@64K usd is it reliable for 300k kms🤔

[@atanasdimitrov4081]

10.5 kwh x 3 miles/kwh = 31.5 miles ?????? but you made only 23 miles efficiency of the car is ~ 2miles per kwh

[@mahdey]

At least it hasn't broke down...hint hint defender.

[@michaelterrazas1325]

Useless, over-priced piece of junk. $64K and only 300 miles range? And only 22 miles on a full charge? A plug-in hybrid should have at least 500 miles range combined.

[@lionheart2224]

Dream !😇

[@atanasdimitrov4081]

Tesla Y performance is a bit cheaper!

[@officialyasir]

Everyone thinks hybrids are the best of both worlds but, in my opinion, it’s worst of both worlds. You pay more for the hybrid technology but you still have all the maintenance costs that come with an ICE engine but now with complexity of a hybrid powertain. In my opinion, the charging infrastructure has improved enough now, you might as well go full electric to enjoy all the benefits of crazy good efficiency and damn near no maintenance costs. The Tesla Model Y and Mustang Mach E are great options in the crossover BEV world. One exception might be the RAV4 Hybrid as long as you don’t go too much over $30k price tag. Toyota hybrids have proven themselves to be reliable and fuel efficient.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

The hybrids are still cheaper compared to EVs and depending on usage they have more advantages like range

[@officialyasir]

@Eat Jat Prius can be practical too but I also drive for fun too so you couldn’t pay me to drive one. Too boring and weird looking for me. Also have you looked at Prius sales in the last few years since model 3 came out? They have tanked! By the way, you can get a model 3 for 38k so it’s not really 20k more than a Prius.

[@Ohmygodbruh]

Very long charging time and very short battery lifetime (3-4 years) :(

[@mikelip9146]

Its a decade past its prime. 16 miles on electric is pathetic for a new vehicle today..

[@carholic-sz3qv]

The rav4 prime does way better with a slightly bigger battery and real rear motor

[@golfish8589]

Your comparison is pathetic. You are comparing apples to oranges. Yes Tesla's are great cars. Model y is the first one that comes close to my needs. But Tesla's need to become quieter and nicer interiors

[@Sivaprsx]

64k, tesla model y for the win.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

For the first 3 years then its a toss up to she which craps out first, the battery or the car

[@superset5]

the battery has a warranty. how do you not know this?

[@superset5]

the battery has a warranty. how do you not know this?

[@donovanking5299]

@@superset5 yeah how long is the warranty?

[@Welcometofacsistube]

@@superset5 if you believe in warrenties ive got ocean front property in Saskatchewan I'd love to sell you

[@Tware8100]

Doesn't seem to be video worthy. Less than 30 miles is not good at all. I understand it's a plug in and not a full electric.

[@mamadouaziza2536]

People who buy new BMW cars outright don't care about the price. People who lease are those that enjoy a new car every 36 months. Those that complain about price and maintenance cost are poor people who have no business buying a BMW in the first place. Those that keep saying get a Model Y are the very same idiots who will constantly keep trading up their Teslas every few months for the lastest and greatest Tesla. There are those that purchased a 2019 Model X but later traded it in for a Model 3 and later got a Model Y, all this trading up and down cost money and these same people are clowning BMW for the high prices it charges. LOL.

[@fjalics]

$60,000 will get you a performance Tesla Model Y.

[@golfish8589]

With a crap interior

[@mamadouaziza2536]

But BMW customers don't want a Tesla.. Both are nice though.

[@fjalics]

@@mamadouaziza2536 BMW is working on the IX. I doubt they will be able to match Tesla drivetrain specs, but it might be completely adequate, and it will be "a BMW".

[@jamesclapp6940]

how much did it cost to charge the BMW X3 to run 23 miles....crickets. was it on a 220 Volt charger or 110 Volt at your office! this it the deal breaker that NO one wants to speak of with gas at less than $3.00 in general wat is the real world cost for the round trip

[@Marker-er3ro]

Ours charges in about 2.5 hours on a 3.8kw level 2 for about $0.95 in electricity. A gallon of premium is $2.65. So it’s 30-40% the cost of gas mileage. About half our mileage is electric, so it adds up.

[@jamesinsteamboat]

The math isn't hard: X3 30e is rated for 56kWh/100mi in electric mode, so 22 miles takes 12 kWh. Probably in the $1 range depending on your electricity rate.

[@glenf4115]

A 240 Volt charger, charging at 3.7 kW takes 3.5 hours from 0%. Electric powered X3 would use 10 kWh to run 23 miles so .15 x 10 = $1.50 Gas powered X3 would use 1.2 gallons to run 23 miles so 1.2 x $3 = $3.60 If your commute is 23 miles or longer and you worked 46 weeks a year, 5 days per week: Savings over gas x3: 46 x 5 x $2.10 = $472.50 / year If you have a free charger at work it would save you = 46 x 5 x $3.60 = $828 / year

[@charliewilson3528]

Auto makers 100 mile minimum should be your target. 50 miles if management is being a pain in the side. These little battery cars will be unsuccessful in my opinion. And you sure will never get my money until then.

[@glenf4115]

The average commute is 15 miles. www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1006/ML100621425.pdf

[@yorkchris10]

Better just to retire - relaxed all the time.

[@bobroach3640]

You must have been going downhill. I get much less.

[@the_jarmel]

1st 🤪 lol I feel like a kid every time ..

[@RealMrNails]

It's hilarious how "first" is still relevant to this day.

[@ralanham76]

@@RealMrNails not really

[@RealMrNails]

@@ralanham76 incorrect

[@donwarner6925]

@@RealMrNails It’s stupid. Always has been.

[@RealMrNails]

@@donwarner6925 meh, I'm 45 and I like stupid dad jokes... Which is where this has now fallen now. So it's technically constitutionally protected.

[@mana9013]

Answer....more than 22 miles but u gotta drive super slow....no more than 55mph

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

For $64K, I'd rather get the Mach-E GT.

[@gerryswift6888]

A great vehicle nobody can afford.Just wait till it breaks.Let's hope the dealer is next to the Land Rover dealer.

[@sidneyrobinson9186]

yet another over priced vehicle, Major car companies need to stop with the hybrids. They may get good mileage but all they are is a way to strap u into maintenance for the ICE engine. either ICE or Electric. I get hybrid if your using it to boost performance but to save fuel is cheaper and more managable with a good ICE engine or a pre Electric.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

The best and simpler hybrid is toyota with NA engine and starter generator plus rear electric motor