We’ve got chills and they’re multiplying – as BMW adds more and more electrified vehicles to its range, some sweet new electric and plug-in hybrid wheels will join the current impressive lineup. 

With its mission to make over 7 million electrified vehicles by 2030, BMW is bringing some astounding and exciting new tech. And while not all of its concepts are ‘real-world’ yet, we’re buzzing to see what’s on the way.

With an increasing focus on hybrid and electric technology, BMW is pushing electrified vehicles to the limits and delivering drive quality, efficiency and performance better than anything that came before. New electrified BMWs come with the latest in high-voltage battery technology, charging capacity and intelligent system control.

BMW’s plug-in hybrid models can run in all-electric mode – meaning you might never use a drop of petrol on your commute – and of course the hybrid petrol (or diesel) and electric engine systems make for extra-economical long-distance travel. Running in electric mode means these cars don’t release any emissions while driving around built-up areas, and the batteries intensively regenerate charge while coasting and braking in any mode.

As part of its ‘Power of Choice’ sustainable tech strategy, BMW will release a swathe of pure electric vehicles including sporty speedsters like the electric i4, and the iX3 – a powerhouse SUV with a range of 460 kilometres.

The BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid sedan is about to go wagon-sized. BMW recently confirmed it was launching the 530e Touring and the 530e xDrive Touring, packing super-efficient engines with bounds of class and enough room in the back for all your sporting, holiday and family needs. Both feature a four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor, sending power to the rear axle – and the xDrive version can drive all four wheels in a variable ratio. Both versions have a range of over 50km in all-electric mode.

As competition ramps up in the electrified vehicle market and BMW aims to meet its electrification goals, we can expect to see even more innovative, swish, smart and damn fun beamers hitting the roads.

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