2025 BMW X3 30e xDrive plug-in hybrid price and specs: New PHEV brings price cut

11/03/2024 08:02 PM

• 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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