2021 BMW 530eFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Compact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
2021 BMW 530e

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City
24
MPGe
Highway
29
MPGe
Combined
26
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
340 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
3 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
49.0
City 50.0 / Hwy 48.0 kWh
Electric Motor
80 kW DCPM

EPA-estimated range of 340 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 3 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 49.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
24
Hwy
29
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 9/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
178 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
6.1 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
49 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
50 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
48 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems1 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 1 owner complaints for the 2021 BMW 530e. Top reported issues include electrical system and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
1
Fuel System
1

2021 BMW 530e problems by category: Electrical System: 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 07/09/2024FireODI#11600531
My family was driving home on California [XXX] approaching [XXX]. Suddenly we saw heavy white smoke coming from our vehicle. Vehicles behind us had to almost stop as the smoke was very thick and cove…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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