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Is the BMW X3 petrol hybrid a good car?
I am thinking of changing my diesel BMW X3 for a petrol hybrid, as I no longer cover very many miles since retiring. I would value your opinion on the BMW petrol hybrid X3. Or any alternatives?
Asked on 6 September 2021 by Patrick Stanyer
Answered by
Russell Campbell
The BMW xDrive30e is the PHEV SUV that I would choose. It can travel 30 miles on a charge and makes sense if you do lots of short drives like this and have somewhere you can charge the car at home on a cheap tariff. If you do longer drives and/or have nowhere to charge the car, you'll be better off with a petrol model.
If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.
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