BMW 530e XDrive Saloon home EV charger installation
Plug-In Hybrid

BMW530e XDrive Saloon (2020)

VEHICLE IS COMPATIBLE WITH Intelligent Octopus Go
BMW 530e XDrive Saloon
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Save up to
£642

per year when charging off-peak

By choosing an EV friendly energy tariff to work alongside a smart charger, you could save hundreds of pounds per year on your car charging costs.

Get our recommended charger and tariff above or find your own combination using our EV cost comparison tool..

BMW 530e XDrive Saloon Compatible Chargers

Ohme
ePod
Best for Energy Tariff Integration

With installation

Charger only

Pay in full from

£849 .60

£575

Pay monthly

£11 .59

£191 .66

Easee
One
Best Seller and Best All Rounder

With installation

Charger only

Pay in full from

£918

£530

Pay monthly

£12 .53

£176 .66

Ohme
Home Pro
Best for Energy Tariff Integration

With installation

Charger only

Pay in full from

£936 .89

£612

Pay monthly

£12 .78

£204 .00

Tesla
Wall Connector
Best for Tesla owners

With installation

Charger only

Pay in full from

£998 .22

£474

Pay monthly

£13 .63

£158 .00

Hypervolt
Home 3 Pro
Best for App Interface

With installation

Charger only

Pay in full from

£1073

£699 .60

Pay monthly

£14 .66

£233 .19

Simpson & Partners
Home 7
Best for Style at a Lower Cost

With installation

Charger only

Pay in full from

£1079

 N/A 

Pay monthly

£14 .73

 N/A 

Andersen
A3
Best for Cable Storage and Finish Quality

With installation

Charger only

Pay in full from

£1374

£1374

Pay monthly

£18 .76

£18 .76

Andersen
A2
Best for Three-Phase and Style

With installation

Charger only

Pay in full from

£1589

 N/A 

Pay monthly

£21 .69

 N/A 

Easee
Charge
Best for Three-Phase at Lower Cost

With installation

Charger only

Pay in full from

£1300

 N/A 

Pay monthly

£17 .75

 N/A 

Pre-loved
Reduced Chargers
The one-stop shop for all our used EV chargers

 

With installation

Charger only

Pay in full from

 N/A 

£514 .50

Pay monthly

 N/A 

£170 .00

How much does it cost to charge the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon?

On an average UK tariff, the cost to charge the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon at home is approximately £2.94.

However, by switching to an EV-friendly tariff, it could be as low as £0.84. That means you could save as much as £642.35 a year* when you combine one of our smart chargers with an EV-friendly tariff.

*Charging costs are calculated using the off-peak rates of intelligent Octopus and based on a 200 mile per week trip (or 10,400 mile per year).

Compare EV Charging Costs at Home

Average UK tariff
£2.94
EV-friendly tariff
£0.84
Save up to £642.35 per year

when you combine one of our smart chargers with an EV-friendly tariff.

How long does it take to charge the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon?

Charging the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes to charge from zero to full using a typical 7kW home charging point.

However, most drivers "top up" their PHEV, so charging times are often much shorter. Plus, our smart EV chargers let you schedule a charge overnight, allowing your PHEV to recharge its battery while you recharge yours!

Most plug-in hybrids cannot rapid charge however, please check the table below to find out if the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon is an exception to this rule.

 

SmartHomeCharge Fast ChargingCharge Times

SmartHomeChargeDedicated Smart Home Chargers
Charge AmountDomestic Socket (2.3kW)Single Phase (3.7kW)Three Phase (3.7kW)Rapid (N/A)
20 miles
(Average Daily Mileage)
3h 4m1h 54m1h 54mN/A
20 - 80%3h 8m1h 57m1h 57mN/A
0 - 100%5h 13m3h 15m3h 15mN/A

Charge Times

Charge
Amount
Single Phase
(3.7kW)
Three Phase
(3.7kW)
20 miles
(Average Daily Mileage)
1h 54m1h 54m
20 - 80%1h 57m1h 57m
0 - 100%3h 15m3h 15m
Charge
Amount
Domestic Socket
(2.3kW)
Rapid
(N/A)
20 miles
(Average Daily Mileage)
3h 4mN/A
20 - 80%3h 8mN/A
0 - 100%5h 13mN/A

BMW 530e XDrive Saloon salary sacrifice

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What is the all-electric range of the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon?

The range of the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon is 34 miles. This is the WLTP-certified range, which is based on a standardised test all electrhic vehicles go through in Europe.

Just like the MPG figure on a petrol or diesel vehicle, the official range of an electric car should be taken as a guide to help compare with other vehicles rather than a guaranteed range for day-to-day driving. The actual full electric range will vary depending on driving efficiency, speed, temperature, weather conditions and more.  

What is the battery size of the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon?

The battery size of the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon is 12kWh.

Battery sizes on electric vehicles vary from around 30kWh (kilowatt hours) to as big as 100kWh and higher. The bigger the battery the more range you get generally speaking, although the vehicle's weight and efficiency are huge factors in the actual range available. 

There are also steps you can take to prolong the life of an EV battery. Check out our guide to electric vehicle battery maintenance for tips on keeping your EV in tip-top health.

What happens when an EV battery eventually dies though? Many of the parts can be re-used or recycled - learn more about what happens to an electric car battery at the end of its life.

What is the company car tax rate for the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon?

The company car tax rate (also known as benefit in kind rate) for the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon is 12%.

How much benefit-in-kind tax you'll need to pay for your electric vehicle will depend on its emissions, its range and its worth. You can check out our guide to company car tax for electric cars to learn more.

FAQs

What are the emissions of the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon?
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The emissions of the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon are 49g/m

Where is the charge port located in the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon?
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The charge port of the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon is located on the passenger front side.

What charging connector does the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon use?
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The BMW 530e XDrive Saloon uses a Type 2 for fast home and public charging.

Does the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon support bi-directional charging?
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No, the BMW 530e XDrive Saloon does not support bi-directional charging.

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