Munich. The unique combination of intelligent
all-wheel drive BMW xDrive and cutting-edge BMW eDrive technology
makes for sustainable driving pleasure in another BMW model. The new
BMW X3 xDrive30e is already the third Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in
the brand’s current model range to feature a plug-in hybrid drive and
power transmission to all four wheels, offering exciting versatility
and a purely electric driving experience as well as outstandingly low
fuel consumption and emissions. Together, the 4-cylinder combustion
engine and the electric motor of the plug-in hybrid model generate a
maximum system output of 215 kW/292 hp. The unique combination of the
intelligent 4-wheel drive system BMW xDrive and state-of-the-art BMW
eDrive technology reduces average fuel consumption to levels between
2.4 and 2.1 litres per 100 kilometres*. The relevant CO2
emissions amount to 54 to 49 grams per kilometre*. The combined power
consumption of the new BMW X3 xDrive30e is between 17.2 and 16.4 kWh
per 100 kilometres*. Its lithium-ion high-voltage battery equipped
with the very latest battery cell technology enables purely electric
mobility with a range of 51 to 55 kilometres*.
The new BMW X3 xDrive30e will be produced from December 2019 onwards
at the BMW plant in Spartanburg, USA – alongside the conventionally
powered model variants of the BMW X3. The worldwide market launch is
due to start in spring 2020. In this way, the BMW Group is
consistently pursuing not only the electrification of its drive
portfolio but also a product strategy geared towards the diverse needs
of its customers. The globally popular SAV model in the premium
mid-range segment is the first model of the brand to be offered with
both a conventional combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid system –
with a purely electrically powered model variant due to be added
during the course 2020.
Sports Activity Vehicle with agile handling, superior off-road
performance and outstanding efficiency.
The new BMW X3 xDrive30e combines the typical qualities of a Sports
Activity Vehicle with particularly efficient drive technology. The
plug-in hybrid model is likewise characterised by agile handling and
sporty driving characteristics, robust versatility, a versatile
interior, premium quality and advanced connectivity. Its BMW xDrive
system permanently distributes the drive torque between the front and
rear wheels as required – even when driving purely on electric power –
so as to ensure sporty driving characteristics on the road and
superior off-road performance over unsurfaced terrain. The drive power
is generated by a 2.0-litre, 135 kW/184 hp 4-cylinder petrol engine
with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and an electric motor integrated
into the 8-speed Steptronic transmission with an output of 80 kW/109
hp. Together the two drive units mobilise a system output of 215
kW/292 hp. The maximum system torque of the plug-in hybrid drive is
420 Nm. This allows the new BMW X3 xDrive30e to accelerate from zero
to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. Its top speed is 210 km/h.
Depending on the operating mode and the situation on the road, the
electric motor of the new BMW X3 xDrive30e can be used either for
purely electric mobility or to support the combustion engine. In MAX
eDrive mode, which can be activated via the eDrive button on the
centre console, the new BMW X3 xDrive30e achieves a top speed of 135
km/h with a locally emissions-free and virtually silent drive unit. In
the standard Auto eDrive setting, purely electric driving is possible
at speeds of up to 110 km/h. The combustion engine only switches on at
higher speeds or when there are particularly high load requirements.
When both drive units are active, the efficiency of the new BMW X3
xDrive30e is optimised, as is its sprint capacity. When accelerating,
the spontaneous power development of the electric motor is clearly
noticeable, while at constant speeds its electric assist reduces fuel
consumption and emissions. The support of the electric motor ensures
that the combustion engine can run within an efficiency-optimised load
range as often as possible. The likewise available BATTERY CONTROL
setting serves to keep the charge state of the high-voltage battery at
a level determined by the driver. In this way, the power supply can be
specifically reserved and used for local emissions-free driving on
urban stretches of road during a lengthier trip.
High-voltage battery based on the very latest battery cell
technology for maximum efficiency; large, variable luggage compartment.
The lithium-ion battery of the new BMW X3 xDrive30e is located in a
space-saving position underneath the rear seat, while the fuel tank is
positioned above the rear axle. This means that the transport capacity
of the plug-in hybrid model is only slightly restricted. At 450
litres, the luggage compartment volume of the new BMW X3 xDrive30e is
on a par with those models which have a conventional engine. By
folding down the rear seat with 40 : 20: 40 split, the storage space
can be extended to up to 1 500 litres. Thanks to cutting-edge battery
cell technology and a gross energy content of 12.0 kWh, the
high-voltage battery contributes both to the outstanding efficiency
and the excellent electrical range of the new BMW X3 xDrive30e. As a
result, the plug-in hybrid model can be used for a great deal of
day-to-day travel without locally produced emissions – even beyond the city.
The high-voltage battery can be charged at conventional household
sockets using the standard-equipment charging cable. In this way, the
battery can be fully charged in less than six hours. At a BMW i
Wallbox, the same charging process can be completed in around three
and a half hours. The charging socket is located under a separate flap
on the front left side wall of the car. The electrical energy stored
in the high-voltage battery is also used to supply the 12-volt vehicle
electrical system.
Electric licence plate and tax benefit thanks to the
considerable electrical range.
Thanks to its high electrical range the new BMW X3 xDrive30e fulfils
the criteria laid down in the German Electric Mobility Act – depending
on fittings – for classification as an e-vehicle, complete with
special rights on public roads. It is also subject to reduced company
car taxation in Germany. Only half the gross list price is used as a
basis when calculating the monetary benefit from private use of the
company car.
As an alternative to the basic version, the new BMW X3 xDrive 30e
also comes in the model variants Advantage, xLine, Luxury and M Sport.
Its standard equipment includes acoustic pedestrian protection. When
driving electrically at low speeds, an unmistakeable sound designed
specifically for electrified BMW models is generated to alert other
road users to the approaching car without impairing the acoustic
comfort of the vehicle occupants. In addition, the new BMW X3
xDrive30e is equipped with an auxiliary air conditioning system as
standard. It can also be controlled remotely from a smartphone using
the BMW Connected App: the driver can therefore get into a warm
vehicle in winter and a pleasantly cool vehicle in summer. New digital
services help make it more attractive and convenient to charge the
high-voltage battery when out and about. The digital services support
the driver in searching for and selecting public charging stations,
enable the charging process to be controlled via remote functions and
transmit information relating to charge status, electrical and
combined range and individual energy consumption to the driver’s
smartphone or other personal devices.
In addition, almost the entire range of optional equipment available
for the conventionally powered versions of the BMW X3 is also
available for the plug-in hybrid model – thereby increasing driving
pleasure, comfort and individual style. This range includes an
Adaptive Suspension, a Variable Sports Steering and a M Sport Brake
System, the BMW Head-Up Display, Active Cruise Control with Stop
Go function, Driving Assistant Plus with steering and lane guidance
assistant and also Parking Assistant Plus. Another feature included in
this range of extras is a tow hitch that can be electrically swivelled
out and in. The maximum towing capacity of the new BMW X3 xDrive30e is
2,000 kilograms.
New BMW X3 xDrive30e has a smaller overall CO2 footprint.
The “real” environmental impact of plug-in hybrid vehicles has been
questioned on occasion, especially in markets where the proportion of
green energy used by the public energy grid remains small. The BMW
Group conducted a full-cycle CO2 certification for the new
BMW X3 xDrive30e – from raw material procurement, the supply chain,
production and the use phase, all the way to recycling.
This revealed the CO2 footprint of the new BMW X3
xDrive30e to be 26 per cent smaller than that of the new BMW X3
xDrive30i when running on average European power in the use phase.
When charging the car with green energy, its CO2 footprint
is reduced by as much as 54 per cent.