2020 BMW 330e startup, engine and in-depth tour

Note: I apologize about how disgustingly sloppy this car review was. The day I filmed this car, it had been three months since I last filmed a car review, so please ignore the sloppiness!

Hello car people. Today's car review is of a 2020 BMW 330e powered by a 2.0L turbocharged I4 and a BMW eDrive synchronous electric motor, 7.6 kWh lithium-ion battery (249 hp, 310 lb-ft) with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Video was filmed on - October 9th, 2020

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[goaway]

The most informative 330e video I've watched & I've watched them all. Good job.

[BinaryBlueBull]

The blue accents in the headlights are not specific to the 330e, they are specific to the laser light headlight option. Non-hybrid G20's/G21's have them too if you choose that option. I know this because I have a non-hybrid G20 (330i) with that option, it's explained like this on the BMW website configurator and in the brochure plus the dealer explained it to me like that as well. Other than that minor detail, nice overview, thank you for making it!

[kamikatze]

very detailed review! not many people take time to pay this much attention

[chrisg.]

Nice video, it was very informative, thanks! I'm gettin the same car in September.
One feature worth mentioning is that the number buttons on the radio are not only for radio stations, but can be used as adjustable shortcuts like setting your navigation system to "Home" e.g.
Best wishes!

[RodnDjokYTB]

I bought the Sports M model of this car. I get it tomorrow and i will drive it for the first time. Got a good deal on it and I cannot believe that my first car is going to be a bmw 330e haha.

[youssefbenkraiem]

very good review man, you talked about the exact details that I wanted to know. does the car always start in pure electric mode?

[Sweeterchalice]

Thanks very much. It gave me a much better idea of the features of the car inside and out.

[BillReinhardt]

Thanks for the vid, looking at this model for a quick commuter for me (work round trip is 15 miles per day), but also hauler for long distance vacations. With the ~100 mpge combined, can the car go almost 1000 miles when fully changed and with a full tank of gas? (Hybrid mode)

[Cardudes]

I love the new G20! I always thought the F30 3 Series was super boring and not interesting at all.

[wodjin]

Hi there, thanks a lot for the review! Was very enlightening!
I'm thinking about buying a 330e from 2020~2021, and was wondering if it is normal to have only ~30km full eletric range with just over 17.000km?
I thought they were supposed hit a bit over 40km range.

[ludwighedman]

the blue in the headlights is not specific for 330e...? Isnt it the laserlights..?

[rjbirdyk]

Is all this features standard or extra options

[chapotv]

Random question…are you able to provide me with the part #s to the fog lights? I have a 330i with the same style bumper with that style fog inserts and for whatever reason they don’t sell the vehicle with those fog lights here in the US. I have the part #s for the open fog lamp inserts just need the part # to the actual fog lights. Thanks!

[Richard-Bullock]

The G20 3 Series has come a long way from my own E90. Not keen on the digital instrumentation though.

[juizbrothar]

Is there a way for the car to not turn off the engine when I open the door?

[hotwuk]

09:00 you completely ignored the coolest option, screen mirroring!

[rajiv]

That’s wrong Information. I owe the F30 330e 2016 model!

[musichoney-nwrq]

Guys one doubt on luxary phev like bmw benz lexus and audi too.. are there high voltage battery cost to replace after 8 years of warranty incase for example 10k euros or 12k dollars. Or 9k pounds. If you save fuel on luxary brands monthly 100 10 years 10200. Then whats the point of phev on luxury? Battery is batter at one point you should replace. After warranty is ticking time bomb unlike petrol or deisel engines which are relaible. Otherhand same timming chain or combustion engine servivimg costs also same in phev

[masseran]

Top speed is 240, not 225. We done 240 with our stock 330e

[jdrs]

I take that 1971 BMW over all of this new over-engineered junk the Germans are putting out now.
I’m not impressed with a non-belt driven electric plastic water pumps bolted to the engine with magnesium screws, lack of dipstick tubes, or any of that plastic residing in an extremely hot engine bay.
This is a car that you lease, and turn in after 3 years. I see it as nothing more, than a disaster waiting to happen, on wheels.