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The BMW 530e strides into 2025 as the benchmark for premium plug-in hybrids, claiming top honours in the latest Auto Express awards. Its appeal begins the moment you press the starter: a 19.4 kWh battery provides an electric range approaching 64 miles, allowing most daily journeys to pass in near-silence while keeping tailpipe emissions at bay.
When the battery’s energy is spent, a responsive 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine takes over with seamless composure. The driveline’s smooth hand-off between electrons and combustion showcases engineering polish, and its ample torque ensures motorway overtakes feel swift and assured. Long-legged cruising is buoyed by a sophisticated suspension set-up that blends supple ride quality with BMW’s trademark agility; sweeping A-roads reveal a chassis happy to change direction with precision rarely found in plug-in saloons.
The cabin continues the executive theme. Supportive seats trimmed in BMW’s soft Veganza hide welcome occupants in hushed surroundings, while the curved infotainment display pairs touch control with the intuitive console click-wheel. Voice prompts and over-the-air updates keep the software current, yet physical switches remain for heater and audio essentials, preventing the distraction that plagues some rivals. Generous rear leg-room and a deep boot underline the 530e’s talent for real-world practicality, and those needing even greater carrying capacity can specify the Touring estate.
Drivers covering high mileage will appreciate the car’s efficiency in both energy sources. Company-car users, in particular, benefit from advantageous Benefit-in-Kind ratings, while private owners see genuine savings at the charging point and the fuel pump alike. Crucially, there is no compromise on driver engagement: the steering feels direct, body control remains taut, and the powertrain’s combined output gives the 530e enough pace to keep keener motorists content.
By delivering electric serenity for the school run, refined petrol power for cross-country hauls and precision handling whenever the road turns interesting, the BMW 530e demonstrates why it sits at the pinnacle of today’s premium hybrid market.
