A survey came out this morning letting Americans know that Germany prefers PHEVs to hybrids or full electric cars.
GKN certainly found the insight!
Everyone would prefer PHEVs if given the choice!
In that vane, the new 330e from BMW is the most evolved form of super-efficient, fast cruising with plug-in battery tech. Married to a twin-power turbo four, the car produces extremely respectable pace: 5.9-seconds to 60-mph from its combined 248HP and 310 pound-feet of torque. Effective, everyday MPG will be at least the 50s in normal use.
A slightly smaller gas tank (and trunk) is the main compromise. And the unsightly battery-charge door in the front fenders. Note: this is much more discreet in dark colors than it looks on this white demo car.
The big news here is that the tech is directly adapted from the BMW i3 and i8, versus some previous efforts of electric BMW sedans. Various modes offer full electric power up to 74-mph on the highway. But not for very long: 14 miles is the max full EV range. Still very good.
All deeply on-trend.. and on-the-way!
The new 330e arrives to the US this summer with a base price of $45k.
2017 BMW 330e iPerformance
