Get Ready For The 2022 BMW 530e Hybrid Touring!

It may not be the best looking or sexy car in the world, but you will struggle to find a 5 series owner who doesn't absolutely love the their car.
Today I will driving the 2022 530E hybrid which is the first time that BMW have paired a 5 series engine with ab electric motor.
Will it work? Or will it compromise the superior drive that 5 series are known for?
Join me as I find out!
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Car specs
Power 215 kW
Horsepower 292 hp (288 bhp)
Rev. at Max Power 5,000 - 6,500 rpm
Torque 420 Nm
Torque 310 lb-ft
Rev. at Max Torque 1,350 - 4,000 rpm
Type of Electric Car Plug-in Hybrid
Power 80 kW
Horsepower 109 hp
Torque 265 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Battery Capacity, Gross 12 kWh
Battery Capacity, Net 9.08 kWh
Type of Battery Li-ion
Charge AC
Charge Time 3 h / 180 min
Charge Power 3.7 kW
Charge Ampere 16 A
Charging Plugs Type 2

[@garethbrooks3301]

A good honest review. Thanks. The net in the cassette is also used by dog owners to keep their pets safe in the rear when braking and the animals separate from other passengers & not landing up in the back seats.

[@user-cz4pr4yo1p]

The contraption in the ceiling in the back is for the safety net which, when you fold the rear seats down, you can then slide onto the back of the seatrest, raise and attach to the ceiling to separate cargo from the remaining two front seats

[@bobbyfreemandrives8342]

Thanks Karel! I knew you would help me out! 👍😉

[@stuartthomas4836]

Great review of a great car, I’ve had the 530e and it’s a very clever car and I was getting way over 100 mpg

[@bobbyfreemandrives8342]

Thanks Stuart! 😊

[@doorrob]

I’ve had 2 530e’s both saloons and then went full EV, got shut of the EV today (lucky) and have bought a 1 year old 530e Touring…looking fwd to being back in ICE

[@bobbyfreemandrives8342]

Glad to hear it Doorrob!
Happy motoring my friend!
If you could subscribe to my channel, I would be very grateful as I have lots more videos coming up ! 🙏😊👍🏻

[@francis3221]

Great review

[@bobbyfreemandrives8342]

Thanks Francis! Don’t forget to subscribe! 🙏😊❤️

[@francis3221]

Just have mate 👍

[@bobbyfreemandrives8342]

@@francis3221
Thank you so much! 🙏
Look out for new videos coming soon! 👍

[@iwctime]

Nice review! I sometimes hear that people say that the 530e is a bit more bumpy compared to the non hybrid 5 series because of the weights. Did you experience this?

[@bobbyfreemandrives8342]

Thanks! Actually, I didn’t really notice any difference but to be fair, I wasn’t looking for it. Next time I drive it I will look out of it and see 👍

[@iwctime]

Thanks. It also depends if you have the Dynamic suspension or not. Nevertheless a great car! For me the consideration will be the space in the trunk. You will lose a lot of space. So during holiday with kids it could be a problemen. And obviously the consumption while not charging. This will be higher than 530i. In the end luxury problems 😅

[@bobbyfreemandrives8342]

@@iwctime yes, very good points. But like you say, first world problems! 😂

[@MrGlk]

​@@iwctimebut if you buy a phev and don't charge for trips that's a user issue. For long journeys their computer is insane in its adjustments and can easily get 500km combined use driving 120

[@Leo-Dk]

Thank you very much for video, I'm just searching around for this bmw to buy and when you talking about how good is it I feel butterflies in my stomach 😂..
Is.this model with head up display feature? Thanks cheers

[@bobbyfreemandrives8342]

Thanks Leo! So glad you enjoyed my video and I really appreciate you reaching out. Yes it did have the heads up display. Hope you enjoy your car and please consider subscribing as I have lots of exciting new videos on the way! 😊

[@jimj2683]

Are you related to Seen Through Glass? You two look quite similar!

[@bobbyfreemandrives8342]

Hi Jim
I’m afraid not but lots of people have said this before! 😂