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New top model PHEV in the BMW 5 Series

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With almost 50,000 units, BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid models were the most successful electrified models in the BMW Group’s portfolio worldwide in 2019. The new top-of-the-range BMW 545e xDrive Sedan (combined fuel consumption: 2.4 – 2.1 The new top-of-the-range BMW 545e xDrive Sedan (combined fuel consumption: 2.4 – 2.1

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2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV sedans priced in US starting at $44,550 and $46,550

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BMW is introducing the BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV sedans ( earlier post ) in the US with an MSRP of $44,550 for 330e and $46,550 for 330e xDrive sedan plus $995 Dest. The estimated EPA purely electric range for the BMW 330e Sedan is 22 miles (20 miles for the 330e xDrive Sedan). seconds (5.7

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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379,125 PHEV (36% ). 63,141 PHEV (25.2%). Impressively, Tesla increased sales despite supply chain interruptions and chip shortages with vertical integration, delaying new models and reducing chips for some steering tech in vehicles produced and delivered in China. BMW: 1,286 i3 (0.7%). 11,956 FCEV (1.1%).

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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

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BMW announced the updated, 2021 7 th generation 5 Series Sedan. The 2021 BMW 5 Series lineup includes the: 248 hp 530i and 530i xDrive Sedans. 288 hp 530e and 530e xDrive PHEV Sedans. The 2021 BMW 5 Series lineup includes the: 248 hp 530i and 530i xDrive Sedans. 288 hp 530e and 530e xDrive PHEV Sedans. A 181 hp 2.0-liter

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New BMW 530e PHEV offers more range, optional intelligent all-wheel drive

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BMW is increasing the efficiency and variety of its electrified models for the upper mid-range segment. The latest battery cell technology contributes to increasing the electric range of the BMW 530e Sedan plug-in hybrid model to between 61 and 66 kilometers. The combined power consumption of the BMW 530e Sedan is now 14.5

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Waiting for a Lexus RX 450h+? NX PHEV back-orders are still stopping the launch of the RX PHEV in Australia

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Lexus LBX hybrid SUV is much cheaper than BMW X1 and Benz GLA READ NOW: Lexus confirms plug-in RX 450h+ for Australia READ NOW: Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid EV first drive review “Right now the problem with that [RX local launch] is we have extremely high interest in that car [NX PHEV] and we. That is in our plan.”

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New BMW 330e PHEV features 50% boost in all-electric range to 41 miles; XtraBoost debuts

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The new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid features the latest generation of BMW eDrive technology paired with a four-cylinder gasoline engine. Making its debut appearance in a BMW, the standard-fitted XtraBoost raises the system output of the plug-in hybrid to a maximum 215 kW/292 hp. liters per 100km (123.7 – 146.9

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