BMW530e (2017) electric chargers
Plug-in hybridBattery
9.2 kWh
Connector
Type 2
Range
21 miles
Benefit in kind
14%
CO2 Emissions
44 g/km
BMW 530e (2017) Home Charging Guide
This car was the 5-Series’ first venture into the plug-in hybrid market. Clever design of the drivetrain means the eight-speed gearbox can also be used when driving on electric power, doing away with the need for a torque converter. Clever stuff!
Charging the BMW 530e is easy when using a home charge point and it will charge in about two-and-a-half hours from empty to full
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BMW 530e Charging Time
It's rare anyone needs to charge their car from empty to full. In fact, most of the time you will simply "top up" your car's battery for two to three hours overnight. Learn more about home charging here.
Take advantage of cheaper electricity tariffs and charge your BMW 530e plug-in hybrid overnight and drive away fully charged every morning.
| Method | kW | Typical location | Charging time (empty to full) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard three-pin plug | 2.3 | Home | 3 hours |
| Dedicated home charging point* | 7.4* | Home | 2.5 hours* (limited to 3.7kW by car) |
| Fast charger | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rapid charger | n/a | n/a | n/a |
* Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
BMW 530e Charging Cost
School run, commute to the office? You can drive up to 21 miles purely on low-cost electric power.
A full home charge on a BMW 530e costs around £0.92.
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A typical overnight electricity rate is around 10p per kWh.
Compare energy tariffs for your BMW 530e
Battery size
9.2 kWh
Charge speed
8 mph
Range
21 miles
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