TYPE
Sedan
Minimum Seats
5
FUEL TYPE
PHEV
ELECTRIC RANGE
21 miles
Total Range
350 miles
TIME TO CHARGE - LEVEL 2
~ 4 hr
BATTERY SIZE
12 kWh
CO2 EMISSIONS REDUCTION
12,388 lbs/yr
Trees Planted
258
Gasoline Saved
815 gal/yr
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Compare the BMW 530e to a similar gas vehicle, the Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD
Cost Analysis
20,000 miles
60%
5 Years
$3.16
Assumptions
Sales Tax8.25%
Electricity Rate*$0.15/kWh
* Note: Rate displayed is TOU-D-PRIME for winter off-peak charging. Summer off-peak charging will be billed at $0.16/kWh. Learn more here.
Cost to Fill Up Monthly
The BMW 530e is $144 cheaper to fill up monthly
Vehicles | Electricity | Gasoline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
BMW 530e | $71 | $78 | $149 |
Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD | $0 | $293 | $293 |
Cost of Ownership
The BMW 530e is $13,916 cheaper to own over 5 Years
Description | BMW 530e | Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD |
---|---|---|
Vehicle | $39,908 | $43,708 |
Maintenance | $4,774 | $6,486 |
Insurance | $9,857 | $9,616 |
Electricity | $4,230 | $0 |
Gasoline | $4,681 | $17,556 |
Total | $63,450 | $77,366 |
We selected the Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD based on its proximity to the BMW 530e based on brand, size, and price.
Up to $1,000 in tax credits and rebates are potentially available
for the BMW 530e
Tax Credit
Up to $1,000
Federal Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit
Financing
California Clean Vehicle Assistance Program Beneficial State Foundation
Rebate
$1,000
SCE Clean Fuel Reward Program
Rebate
Up to $500
South Coast AQMD Resident EV Charging Incentive Pilot Program
Installed by business or government

DC fast charge or superchargers

Private stations
