2025 BMW X3 30e xDrive plug-in hybrid price and specs: New PHEV brings price cut
04/11/2024 02:02
Plug-in hybrid power has been added to the new BMW X3 line-up with a longer electric range – and a lower price.
- 2025 BMW X3 30e xDrive pricing and specifications
- New-generation plug-in hybrid brings longer electric range
- Longer equipment list than base 20 xDrive
- Priced from $102,500 before on-road costs
The 2025 BMW X3 will return plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power to the line-up next year with a new 30e xDrive PHEV variant, due by the end of March.
Despite the new-generation X3’s redesigned body, fresh interior and longer equipment list, the new plug-in hybrid is $9300 cheaper than the outgoing BMW X3 xDrive 30e PHEV.
It is still $18,000 dearer than the base-model petrol version of the new BMW X3 – but it is ‘only’ $4600 more expensive than the top seller in the outgoing X3 range, the mid-grade xDrive30i petrol.
However, the 30e xDrive is too expensive to take advantage of an exemption on Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for PHEVs acquired via novated lease – ending April 2025 – which only applies to vehicles under the $91,387 Luxury Car Tax threshold.
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BMW’s introduction of a new-generation X3 PHEV comes as rival Mercedes-Benz begins a U-turn on its move away from PHEVs.
It will live alongside the electric iX3 – which is based on the outgoing X3 range – for the time being, ahead of the arrival of an all-new iX3 on dedicated electric-car underpinnings next year, or in 2026.
Powering the new plug-in hybrid X3 is a 140kW/310Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and a 135kW/250Nm electric motor, which combine for 220kW and 450Nm.
The 19.7kWh battery pack is rated to deliver up to 91km of electric-only driving range based on more lenient Australian testing – compared to 81-90km under stricter European WLTP protocols.
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A 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.2 seconds is claimed, towards a 215km/h top speed – with the vehicle capable of 140km/h in electric mode.
For comparison, the outgoing xDrive 30e uses a 135kW/300Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, 80kW/265Nm electric motor and 12kWh battery for 215kW/420Nm combined.
The previous model quoted 41km of electric range according to Australian testing, but it was quicker, claiming 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds.
AC charging at up to 11kW is quoted for the latest X3 30e xDrive, for a two-hour 15-minute empty-to-full recharge – compared to a 3.7kW maximum, and circa three-hour, 45-minute charge for the outgoing model.
Fuel consumption of 1.6L/100km is claimed, as well as CO2 emissions of 38g/km.
Helping to justify the PHEV’s price premium over the petrol is extra equipment, including the Comfort Package offered as a $4000 option on the base 20 xDrive.
It is also fitted as standard with a panoramic glass roof. This is included as part of a $6000 Enhancement Package on the 20 xDrive; without this feature, the price of the pack on the 30e xDrive drops to $4000.
The 2025 BMW X3 30e xDrive is due in Australian showrooms early next year.
2025 BMW X3 price in Australia
- X3 20 xDrive – $84,500
- X3 30e xDrive – $102,500 (new, down $9300 vs old xDrive 30e)
- X3 M50 xDrive – $126,900
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2025 BMW X3 20 xDrive standard features:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Illuminated front grille surrounds
- M Sport package
- Adaptive suspension
- 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, voice assistant, digital radio, over-the-air updates
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Keyless entry and start with phone-as-a-key function
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Head-up display
- Power-operated tailgate
- Wireless phone charging
- Six-speaker sound system
- Power-adjustable heated front seats
- Veganza synthetic leather-look seat upholstery
- M Sport leather-trimmed steering wheel
- Black headlining
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane centring assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- 360-degree camera
- Reversing Assistant
- Front and rear parking sensors
2025 BMW X3 30e xDrive adds (over 20 xDrive):
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Low-speed pedestrian warning sound
- Mode 2 and Mode 3 charging cables
- Panoramic glass roof (fixed)
- Comfort Package, which includes:
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Privacy glass
- Luggage compartment net
- Rear-side window sunblinds
2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive adds (over 30e xDrive):
- Metallic paint
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- 15-speaker, 750-watt Harmon Kardon surround sound system
- Quad exhaust outlets
- Performance brakes with red calipers
- M50-specific exterior design elements
- M Sport Pro pack (black grille trim, light surrounds, exhaust tips)
- M seat belts
- Charging cables, low-speed pedestrian warning deleted
The 30e xDrive’s $4000 Enhancement pack adds:
- Metallic paint
- Alarm system
- Harman Kardon sound system
The 30e xDrive’s $2000 M Sport Pro pack adds:
- Black exterior trim package, including grille trim, headlight surrounds, tail-light detailing, exhaust outlets
- M Sport brakes with red calipers
- M seat belts
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