BMW X3 30e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid for 2025

BMW Expands Electric Line-Up with New X3 Plug-In Hybrid for 2025

BMW Australia is stepping up its green game in 2025 with the new X3 30e xDrive plug-in hybrid, adding a fresh choice to the popular X3 family and marking the fifth plug-in hybrid model in BMW’s local fleet. This new option joins the existing X3 models – the X3 20 xDrive and the high-performance M50 xDrive – as part of BMW’s efforts to offer 21 electrified vehicles to Australians next year, just in time for the Federal Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standards.

This plug-in X3 offers a bit of everything: decent power, an all-electric range of up to 91 km (a jump from its previous version), and a hybrid system aimed at improving overall efficiency. It pairs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor, delivering a respectable 220kW and 450Nm of torque. While it’s no track star, it’ll handle the 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.2 seconds and can reach a top speed of 215 km/h, with EV-only mode maxing out at 140 km/h.

Charging speed has finally been addressed, with the new model able to fully recharge in a little over two hours – a relief compared to its slower predecessor. And BMW has tweaked its energy management system to be a bit savvier; it switches to combustion power just before you hit freeway speeds, saving the battery for slower city traffic.

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The X3 30e xDrive also has a refreshed look and an updated interior, with BMW’s latest Operating System 9 and a focus on sustainable materials. Yet, the broader question remains: are Australians ready to embrace hybrids and EVs in numbers large enough to impact BMW’s local sales? With the X3 30e, BMW is clearly betting on it – and hoping that increased choice in the electric range might sway some fence-sitters into the plug-in hybrid camp.

It also has extensive standard specification, with highlights of the new X3 30e xDrive listed below:

20” M light alloy wheels
BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system
3-zone auto climate control
6-speaker 100-watt Hi-Fi system
Acoustic glazing
Acoustic protection for pedestrians
Adaptive LED headlights
Adaptive Suspension
Automatic tailgate
BMW Digital Premium (90-day trial)
BMW Iconic Glow illuminated kidney
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
BMW Live Cockpit Pro 14.9” + 12.3” curved widescreen display, feat. Operating System 9
Comfort Access and Digital Key Plus
Comfort Package:

- Active seat ventilation
- Heated steering wheel
- Luggage compartment separating net
- Privacy glass with sun protection glazing
- Seat heating for first and second rows
- Sun blinds, manual for rear-side windows

Driving Assistant Professional inc. Steering and Lane Control System, Active Cruise Control inc. Stop&Go and Blind Spot Monitor
DAB Digital radio
Electric Seat function, front row
BMW Head Up Display
M headliner in anthracite
M Sport package inc. M Sport brake system with blue callipers
M Sport leather steering wheel
Mirror package, incl. anti-dazzle function
Mode 2 & 3 Charging cables
Parking Assistant Plus incl. Surround view camera, Reversing Assistant and Drive Recorder
Panorama glass sunroof (fixed)
Remote Software Updates
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Wireless phone charging

Equipment program and packs

Enhancement

– Metallic paint

– Alarm System

– harmon/kardon surround sound

$4,000

M Sport Pro

– M High-gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, including:

Radiator grille frame and struts
Trim detailing in taillight
Tailpipe trims

– M Lights Shadow Line

– M Sport brakes, Red high-gloss (blue available upon request)

– M seat belts

$2,000

Single options
– Trailer tow hitch with maximum towing capacity of 2,200kg (200kg tow ball limit)	$2,200

Exterior finishes

Non-metallic

Alpine White (no cost option)

Metallic ($2,000)

Black Sapphire
Arctic Race Blue
Sophisto Grey
Dune Grey
M Brooklyn Grey
Fire Red

BMW Individual ($4,000)

Tanzanite Blue

Alloy wheel program

20” M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 1036 M Bicolour
Standard equipment
21” M light alloy wheels Star-spoke style 1037 M Jet Black $2,500

Seat upholstery, ‘Veganza’

Black
Calm Beige
Espresso Brown
M Alcantara/Veganza combination
All no cost options

Seat upholstery, BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’

Black/Atlas Grey
Amber/Atlas Grey
$4,000 for both variants

Interior trims

M interior décor Fine-Brushed Aluminium
BMW Individual Magnolia fine-wood trim with fine print

No cost options for both variants

Interior trim upgrade

Knitted tex

2025 BMW X3 line-up

Variant	Powertrain and drive	Max. Power (kW)	Torque (Nm)	0-100km/h (secs)	Fuel consumption (L/100km ADR 81/02)	C02 emissions (g/km ADR 81/02)	Price^*
20 xDrive	2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder petrol engine with 48V mild-hybrid; 8-speed Steptronic Sport; xDrive	140	310	8.5	7.5	171	$84,500^*
30e xDrive	2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder petrol engine with fifth generation BMW eDrive plug-in hybrid technology; 8-speed Steptronic Sport; xDrive	220	450	6.2	1.6	38	$102,500
M50 xDrive	3.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder petrol engine with 48V mild-hybrid; 8-speed Steptronic Sport; xDrive	293	580	4.6	8.2	187	$126,900^*