Longer trips necessitate using the entire powertrain. Your range is much expanded in this area. The highest speed rises from 87 mph to 146 mph while maintaining the performance you’ve come to expect from BMW. As the battery recharges, you can also utilize the internal combustion engine alone.
With the touch of a button, you may control these various settings on a BMW eDrive vehicle. With BMW iPerformance, you have the option of letting the vehicle make decisions regarding the battery. In the case of Auto eDrive, the vehicle will choose when to use each engine. Except when you need extra power, Max eDrive solely employs the electric engine. The BMW 530e will switch to the combustion engine when the battery drops below a predetermined level thanks to battery control. It is simple to comprehend and control.
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More than just a name for plug-in hybrid vehicles, BMW iPerformance is a component of a sustainable transportation plan. It is possible to employ the 360deg ELECTRIC program, just like with the BMW i3 or BMW i8. The initiative offers significant advantages, such as installing a BMW I charging station or setting up a qualified green energy contract to have access to one of the largest public charging station networks in the world. The BMW Connected App, which highlights efficient routes in the navigation system, and ECO ROUTE are additional features offered for all BMW iPerformance models.
The BMW i3 (94 Ah)(3) has the following statistics: combined fuel consumption in l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions in g/km, combined power consumption in kWh/100 km.
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined) for the BMW i3 (94 Ah) with Range Extender(3) are 14.0 g/km and 13.0 g/km, respectively. Power consumption in kWh/100 km (combined) is 11.9 kWh/100 km, and fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined) is 0.6 l/100 km.
The BMW i8 Coupe’s statistics are as follows: combined fuel consumption in l/100 km is 1.8; combined CO2 emissions in g/km is 42; combined power consumption in kWh/100 km is 14.0.
BMW i8 Roadster(3) statistics: 2.0 l/100 km (combined) fuel consumption, 46 g/km (combined) CO2 emissions, and 14,5 kWh/100 km (combined) power consumption
You can safely, quickly, and simply charge your BMW at home with the BMW I Wallbox, BMW I Wallbox Plus, and BMW I Wallbox Connect. The BMW I Wallboxes guarantee a simple and dependable charging process. The charging procedure begins immediately as soon as the vehicle is linked to the BMW I Wallbox through the charge connection. For instance, the BMW i3 can be charged to 80% of its maximum capacity in about three hours*. You may use solar and green energy that you have produced yourself with the BMW I Wallbox Connect for faster charging and even more sustainability. *Relies on the quality of the nearby energy grid. Other BMW Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and BMW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) may require different amounts of time to charge.
BMW I Wallbox charging is now even more personalized and effective thanks to the BMW Digital Charging Service (DCS). DCS assesses the most economical time to charge your vehicle in each situation based on your predetermined power tariff and independently manages the charging process to take this into account. At the same time, DCS always ensures that the vehicle will be fully charged before you go. With DCS integrated within the spectrum of ConnectedDrive Services, you may use your mobile device and the standard frontends to operate it pretty effortlessly (iDrive, ConnectedDrive Portal, BMW Connected App).
Tapping into this network is as simple as it gets thanks to intuitive controls and the mobility service CHARGE NOW. because CHARGE NOW unifies a vast unified network of charging stations run by many vendors. This makes finding stations and topping off your BMW i3 while traveling simpler and faster. BMW I ConnectedDrive makes all nearby vacant charging stations visible on your smartphone, the CHARGE NOW website, and the navigation screen of the vehicle.
BMW iPerformance: What is it? What you should know about plug-in hybrid vehicles
Learn how a hybrid and a combustion engine differ in your daily life by watching this movie. All BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles will begin receiving the new iPerformance model designation in July 2016. The transfer of technical know-how related electric motors, battery cells, and electronic control systems will be advantageous for the iPerformance vehicles. A BMW I badge on the front side panel, BMW i-inspired blue components in the kidney grille and wheel hubs, and an eDrive logo on the C-pillar serve as visual clues.
The essence of the BMW 530e iPerformance: comfortable and effective, but is it “the one to buy?”
What it is: The BMW 530e iPerformance is the brand’s midsize premium car in mild hybrid configuration. It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a 95-hp, 184-lb-ft electric motor, which together allow it to reach 60 mph in just under 6 seconds. Although this one has all-wheel drive, a rear drive option is also offered.
Highlights: This is a significant release for BMW following the release of its 330e iPerformance sedan; we anticipate that the entire lineup will soon have an iPerformance variant. The Cold Weather Package, Driving Assistance Package with head-up display, Lighting Package, Parking Assistance Package, and other extras are among the almost $15K worth of options that come with this vehicle.
Opinion: I was hoping that this new 5-Series hybrid would be “the one to buy” in the lineup, much like the Lexus ES and Porsche Panamera. It wasn’t to be.
Although I generally avoid the Toyota Camry bundle that is beige on beige on beige, it appears acceptable. The presence of electricity is hinted to by a few emblems, but I don’t believe this is overdone.
The electric motors make it speedy off the line, but after that it loses my interest. The 5-Series must live up to that benchmark because it has the drawback of being a semi-entertaining car to drive in its conventional configuration. When the hybrid rides similarly to, say, the Lexus ES, which was never a sporty vehicle, that’s a success. But exiting an M5 (or even a 540i) and entering a 530e is not the way to win over an aficionado.
For four or five passengers, including a couple car seats, there is more than enough room in the cabin, but the trunk capacity might be a deal breaker. The reduction of luggage room caused by the batteries prevented the Bossman from even fitting a regular-sized cooler back there. Additionally, if you’re taking a weekend trip with children, you should FedEx some supplies in advance.
If you want a sporty, opulent sedan, choose one of BMW’s superb 5-Series gas-only models. However, this vehicle gets a respectable 29 mpg on the highway. For what it’s worth, the V8-equipped M550 gets 25 mpg on the freeway.
The latest iDrive controller from the company is inside, which is a vast advance over the previous models. The inside is well-built and comfy. This one is a lot more logical and simple to understand. And I’ve never said that about iDrive, I truly enjoyed it.
Even if the sticker price of our tester wasn’t exactly a bargain, I didn’t gasp because this thing was loaded. I suppose I could summarize the vehicle as follows: If you absolutely must have a BMW that performs the way BMWs formerly did, you might want to consider the M240i or M2. We adore both of them. However, if you’re looking for a big, comfortable, and effective midsize car, this BMW is worth a test drive.
It is what?
The first plug-in hybrid model of the 5-series is the 530e iPerformance. BMW wants it to fill the gap between the conventional 5 Series and its futuristic I brand. The 530e is a part of the company’s ambition to sell 100,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in 2017.
BMW claims a remarkable 149 mpg fuel economy figure, however that can only be obtained on shorter trips and when the batteries can be fully charged by the mains. A 44g/km CO2 rating is given.
eDrive BMW: What does that mean?
Explained: e-Drive and BMW driving modes The newest electric-motor-equipped cars in our lineup include eDrive technology. To ensure optimal efficiency, this cutting-edge system combines a high-voltage lithium-ion battery with an efficient energy management system for the motor.
How does the BMW E-series operate?
All BMW I models and plug-in hybrids use the new drive technology known as eDrive, which is fundamentally made up of an electric motor, a high-voltage lithium-ion battery, and an efficient energy management system.
The X5 xDrive40e can travel up to 30 kilometers without using any fuel, as an example, and the electric motor is what enables completely emission-free driving. In some circumstances, the electric motor can also increase acceleration.
All eDrive-equipped vehicles use a specific performance li-ion battery to store energy. A built-in cooling system ensures that the battery is continually kept at the optimum operating temperature, enhancing output and preserving battery life.
Everything is guaranteed to be operating as effectively and optimally as possible thanks to intelligent energy management. It achieves so in part using a predictive method, such as using navigation data to decide when to start the charging process or at what point along the route to transition to all-electric propulsion. Regenerative braking is another feature that feeds the battery with the kinetic energy generated by braking.
On a BMW, what does 530e mean?
For a total of 288 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque in the 530e, BMW combines a four-cylinder gas engine and an electric motor, which is 40 more than in the previous model year. The 530e has an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels, but you can also purchase it with BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive technology.
I appreciate plug-in hybrids’ dual functionality since it allows me to go short distances in the comfort of a gas engine while still cruising around town in electric mode. It’s unfortunate that the 530e’s EPA-rated all-electric range is only 21 miles (the xDrive model lowers that rating to 18 miles). The smaller 330e, which employs the same powerplant, has a slightly greater range. While the bigger X5 PHEV has a longer driving range and more power.
What distinguishes the BMW 330e and 530e?
It took some digging to discover the difference: with the 530e, BMW has given the motor more room to create 195 lb-ft of torque as opposed to the 330e’s 77 lb-ft. According to BMW, the motor in the 530e is built for significantly more torque at lower rpm, but slightly less power.
What is the actual BMW 530e mpg?
The BMW 530e M Sport iPerformance Saloon’s combined official NEDC fuel efficiency rating ranges from 141.2 to 148.7 mpg, or 44.0 to 46.0 g/km CO2. The official combined NEDC fuel economy is worthless, as regular readers of Green Car Guide’s plug-in hybrid evaluations are aware, because in practice it entirely depends on how much driving you perform on electric power. The ideal situation would be to only operate your vehicle on electric power, which would require no fuel. The worst-case scenario, or when the 1800kg car is solely using its 2-liter petrol engine, is 30mpg at highway speeds with the battery charge set to stay at 100%. There will actually be a sliding scale between these two extremes as long as you begin your trips with the car fully charged. We averaged 50 mpg on 40–50-mile motorway trips when driving in hybrid mode, which enables the car’s gasoline engine and electric motor to cooperate as efficiently as possible, and when using Eco Pro mode with its coasting function. The 530e is unquestionably more aerodynamic than the majority of plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market, making it more effective for highway driving with a cd of 0.26. Overall, the BMW 530e averaged 47.1 mpg after a week of mixed driving (albeit with more local, electric driving than our regular week).
Officially, the BMW 530e has a 31-mile electric driving range. The best we could get out of the 530e during our test drive in the winter was a “displayed” electric range projection of 19 miles, but as we were driving, this swiftly dropped to approximately 17 miles.
Just a quick note on the wide range of fuel consumption numbers BMW provides for the 530e: 141.2 mpg/46 g/km CO2 and a 30 mile electric range are based on the largest wheel and tyre size available, while 148.7 mpg/44 g/km CO2 and a 31 mile electric range are based on the smallest wheel and tyre size available (18-inch wheels with 245/45 tyres all around) (19 and 20-inch wheels, or 18-inch wheels with wider tyres). When winter tires are installed, the electric range is slightly reduced once more.
Of course, you need to charge the 530e in order to enjoy from its reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency. At 3.7 kW, it takes slightly under three hours to charge completely. It can be difficult to plug the cable into the charging socket in the dark because there is a light next to it but it doesn’t illuminate the socket itself.