BMW has released full details and more photos of the plug-in hybrid version of the G30 5 Series, the BMW 530e iPerformance. The eco-friendly executive sedan joins the 225xe Active Tourer, 330e, 740e and X5 xDrive40e in Munich’s iPerformance lineup.
At the heart of the car sits a 184 hp/320 Nm 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a 113 hp/250 Nm electric motor to produce total system output of 252 hp and 420 Nm of torque – identical in power and an increase of 70 Nm compared to the petrol-powered 530i.
The electric motor is integrated to the ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, which allows the ratios to be used in all-electric mode and negates the need for a torque converter – helping to offset the additional weight of the electric powertrain.
As such, the 530e is capable of sprinting from zero to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds (identical to the 530i) before hitting a top speed of 235 km/h. The company has also finally revealed the combined fuel consumption figure on the European NEDC cycle, which is as low as 1.9 litres per 100 km depending on the tyres used. Carbon dioxide emissions are quoted at 44 grams per kilometre.
Under the rear seats sits a 9.2 kWh lithium-ion battery with highly integrated low-temperature circuit and refrigerant cooling. As such, the 530e is capable of running in electric mode at speeds of up to 140 km/h, and has an all-electric range of 47 km. Real-world range in hybrid mode is pegged at 644 km.
BMW says that charging the battery takes under five hours from a domestic socket, or under three hours with the 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox. From next year, the car will also be offered with BMW Wireless Charging, which consists of a base pad with an integrates primary coil, as well as a secondary coil under the car. With a charging rate of up to 3.2 kW, the system can charge the battery in around three and a half hours.
As with its other iPerformance siblings, the 530e has three drive modes for the powertrain. The car starts in the default Auto eDrive mode, which optimises the usage of the petrol engine and electric motor and allows for an all-electric top speed of 90 km/h. Meanwhile, Max eDrive uses the electric motor solely, only engaging the petrol mill in when the throttle’s kickdown switch is activated – handy when overtaking, for example.
Lastly, Battery Control reserves battery charge for later use, for example in city driving. Unlike the 330e, which will only charge the battery up to 50% in its Save Battery mode, the 530e will also be able to charge the battery up to full, using the electric motor as a generator – the target charge level can be set anywhere between 30% and 100%.
The 530e also benefits from BMW Digital Charging Service, which optimises battery charging by taking into account electricity tariffs, ensuring lowest possible electricity costs while also keeping cabin temperature pre-conditioned. The system can also use the Wallbox Connect to charge the battery using solar power, using the system’s output data and the latest weather forecast to predict the amount of solar power available.
The 530e will likely be offered on sale in Malaysia, locally-assembled to reap the tax breaks offered under the Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) scheme, following in the footsteps of the 330e, X5 xDrive40e and the recently-introduced 740Le. Just as well, as Mercedes-Benz is also slated to introduce the E 350 e in the third quarter of this year, so it’s set to be quite a battle indeed in the executive market.
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Wireless Charging. Take my Likes. Ingenious. But I still cannot afford you.
Once this G30 530e come at a much cheaper price, the G30 520i and 530i buyers will cry so much like newborn baby.
Overnight, about RM100k will be wiped out from the RV of your G30 520i and 530i.
This is like the BMW X5 35i buyers who bought their cars at RM588k. One fine day, BMW launched the X5 40e at RM388k. The car was far better than the petrol X535i
Overnight the X5 owners saw RM300k RV disappear from their cars. Now, even 1 year old X5 35i bought at RM588k, want to sell RM300k also cannot sell.
Haiya, you and your RV problem. i just ordered the 530i and i don’t care about your RV because i use balloon financing, after 4 years i can trade in for new BMW. Still under warranty haha
G30 520i in Malaysia?
The 4 pot 40e with 130kg heavier, and less space far better than the 6 pot twin turbo 35i?
Plain ignorant basher.
Do you ever get bored with your repeated story. Get a life Mr.
dont worry john, 530e is a good car
Not only finding a life he needs, he must work harder to own a car, any car.
Still has Honda City’s rear. At least P1 got different taillights…
I think tokkok story of kunta is true
After launch of 740le, salesman tells me nobody buy 730li and 740li. 100% ZERO sales
Salesman also say after launch of Hybrid X5, sales of non hybrid X5 is ZERO the past 1 year
330e also take 90% sales from 320i.
Wireless Charging!! Take my Likes!!
Looks fantastic, already paid the booking fee…Anticipation….
money easy come easy go.
i oso will order one. Power betui!
Halo, again zero pics on rear accommodation and tons of repeat front fascia. Come on, balance a bit can ar? Want to give gallery give a full one la…
Million dollar question. How much in CKD form?
Nice “Korean” look, I think the designers resigned, and BMW hired some Koreans to work in Munich!
You possibly don’t know: German manufacturers like Mercedes employ Koreans too (the CLS was designed by Hubert Lee, 39-year-old Korean chief designer at Mercedes-Benz) while Koreans employ Germans as well (Peter Schreyer). Car design is an international business.
Wireless charging of handphones by Toyota.. BMW wirelessly charges the car!
exterior wise this car really looks better than the E
German engineering at its best. It’s no suprise that the Germans make the best cars in the world.
Nobody beats German engineering!
if this comes…possibly very good price
Why can’t BMW make 330e charge up itself to full 100% battery capacity with Save Battery mode? BMW should patch this limitation for the 330e as well if it’s able to do it in the 5-Series. Make it a fair standard across the hybrid range.
Better still why can’t BMW make hybrids that suck the battery power from other hybrids around and also people’s handphones.
Cikai, I don’t quite understand what are you trying to point out.