BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid review – DrivingElectric

The BMW X5 xDrive45e promises to shake up the plug-in hybrid market with its claims of over 50 miles' electric range, as well as strong performance and a luxurious interior. Vicky Parrott is your guide to this premium plug-in contender.

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[TheBitGuy]

Thank you for continuing to cover PHEVs, unlike certain other youtube channels that think BEV is the only thing worthwhile to cover.

[stedavid]

It seems like a small thing but: check your volume levels before publishing.
Please.

[FlyingWingZing]

Any chance we'll get to see you review the smaller X3 PHEV soon as I imagine, whilst still expensive, it will appeal to a wider audience of company car drivers?

[azizbass]

I think she done a really good job on review in this car

[BenoitBrouwersdefault]

Great review. Thank you. Are you going to review the Mercedes GLE PHEV? So we can compare :)

[OSINT_Skye]

I'm not a BMW fan however I'm your fan, so i will watch

[ElectricDriveAfrica]

Excellent video as always. Hybrids like this will prolong the life of the ICE cars. Decent range

[DaraM]

The only thing X5 owners need to worry about is how long it takes to get to the council planning office, transport the dogs, and remember little Johnny needs picked up from the train station on his half term break.

[davidfennessey]

The new gle with 32 KW battery 7 KW on board charger and Diesel engine with 60 miles electric range will be the best real world suv

[lfc]

Thanks for making these videos; very informative.

[Doverbeach]

As always your reviews are fantastic! Please, please, please review the Mercedes GLE de. On paper it outperforms the X5 on every level

[rigtee]

Very detailed and well-thought-out review, thank you!

[Jacob-ukkl]

Why not choose a pure electric like Tesla model Y or Id.4 or Skoda Enyaq (all will soon be available). Then you can go far on pure electric, and do something good by emitting a lot less CO2 and not pollute the air locally some times. For instance if you drive on gasoline/diesel in citys, people in the citys being next to you when driving, has to breathe the harmful exhaust smoke from your car. Plus the BMW X5 Hybrid 45e weighs 2, 435 kg, Tesla model Y Long range weighs 2, 003 kg, which is helping the model Y be more environmental friendly.

[maurosantos]

Thank you. Complete and clear evaluation.

[thehauke]

Great Review for a good car! Thanks for that!

[qasimansari]

Better than the Range Rover Sport plug in hybrid?

[GrrMeister]

VERY LOW VOLUME - Needed speakers turned up to nearly full !

[Krieky]

What a fantastic car and what a fantastic review!

[HeadingForTomorrow]

Is Android Auto available now? Also does it have dash cam recorder built in using on board cameras? Also You didn't demonstrate phone key to unlock the car with Android phone. I think you left out a lot of features.

[jerseymichael]

Have you heard of any BMW sedans going all electric If not Will they still be making A530E series Or does the plug in hybrid only come in at 330E?