2021 BMW 530e Plug In Hybrid: A legitimate 6-cylinder substitute

After driving every other flavor of BMW 5 Series, MotoMan drives the new 2021 BMW 530e Plug In Hybrid and learns in this combination TECH REVIEW, FIRST DRIVE REVIEW and a round of our famous #OptionsGame that while not as silky smooth as a traditional BMW inline 6 cylinder the 288 HP BMW 530e just may be a 6 cylinder substitute.


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[sporla]

In my opinion, the purpose of getting a PHEV is to use less gas. Most of my driving is under 20 miles. The last time I bought gas was almost 3 months ago. I am averaging 90mpg. Car is perfect.

[snmthecloser]

You should be generating far more views than you receive. This is the quality of a 500k view per video production yet nobody is watching. Can’t imagine it’s financially viable.

[jc]

It's a shame automotive journalists and youtubers are completely ignoring the new Plug-In Hybrids like this one. They are actually really good, and they are the future of the internal combustion engine cars.

[LiohJuney]

Recently purchased the 3 series version of this car. Was in the market for a used 2019 340i, and that ended up falling through because a vendor crashed into it when they were prepping it for us. They presented us with a 2021 330e with the M Sport Shadowline package as an alternative with $7, 000 off MSRP (before state and federal tax credits) as a sorry. Best apology ever. And now we get to drive single in the HOV lane as an added bonus.

[iamsam]

I have a 2019 model (with a smaller battery) and have a short communte. This does the job, although sometimes I have to top off at work. However, as long as gas is over 4.00/gal, this makes sense. I can get 900 mi per tank of gas.

[Cchichester]

These used for $28-36K sound great for city driving

[mavricxx]

I love the 530e and actually thinking of getting one. I’d like to see them either add a bigger battery to be able to go farther on a charge, maybe 60miles or add a bigger fuel tank to hold more like 24 gals.

[AustinF]

Wish list...
1. Ventilated seats!
2. 0-60 under 5
3. Rear sunshades
Do to the setup of this car it will depreciate like a rock at 29k in 3 years with 30k miles on it I'd consider

[marcnobel]

Great Review! Very interesting details! - I also loved Kumo's short appearance in the clip. Similar to Alfred Hitchcock in his own movies. - I like how he is pulling the strings in the background. Just classy!

[TheTechCguy]

I like this car! It's got a smaller tank without sacrificing power since it still has a turbo when it does use gas, passes smog more since part of it is electricity, and it's luxury like the old '94 Mercdes C-Class I once drove years back. That smaller gas tank, too, also means less money spent at the pump which is especially imperative in a day and age like this now that gas prices are much higher than they used to be.

[kennyangel]

It is not a typical torque converter automatic, instead of the torque converter is uses the magnetic field of the electric engine to couple/decouple the petrol engine.

[nickdeverot]

I love mine and a big improvement from my 2018 plus having the m sports package is nice

[RICHUNCLEPENNYBAGS]

This car is really good. I had a lot of contradictory desires -- sporty, nice car for cruising around with family, fuel efficient, nice creature comforts -- and it seems like one of the best options at at least partially satisfying all of them. If you wanted to focus on just one of those dimensions you could do better, but it's hard to find a car that does as well on all of them.

[tbone]

Looking at a used 530 it seems like a very good car. I am exiting a Honda Clarity and I am extremely happy with it. I get about 70 miles on electric and it has proven to be enough. The only time I put gas in is when I go for a road trip and then It takes about $20 bucks to fill. I am only worried about the complexity of the BMW.

[EOJonsson]

Amazing car! Have one and have driven 2/3 on electric motor in total since 2021, mostly in city as I live there.

[shawnjordan]

Had a 2018. Transmission was funky ... especially when it was very cold out

[unjustkatana]

I'm for a small battery, you don't need to be carrying a lot of weight around especially for a hybrid.

[Arturds]

would 530e be a good choice for someone who has a 55 mile daily commute? I am having hard time understanding how it would help with mileage for longer commutes. Most of of my commute is on a highway where i go anywhere from 70 to 85 mph. would appreciate any feedback. thanks.

[ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Sucks that they took the optional dampers away from the 530e -- you use to be able to get the electric dampers until the LCI refresh.

[danblack]

From Dunder Mifflin paper company to car reviewer..michael scott does it all