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2021 BMW 530e: The plug-in 5 Series gets a refresh

The plug-in hybrid 5 Series gets a little more power for 2021.

Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
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The BMW 5 Series gets a light midcycle refresh for 2021.

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Seen here in plug-in hybrid form, the 530e has a slightly larger front grille, adaptive LED headlights and is 1.2 inches longer overall. 

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The 530e is powered by a four-cylinder gas engine augmented by an electric motor for a total of 288 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, a gain of 40 hp over the 2020 model. 

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A a 12-kilowatt-hour battery can store enough electrons for 21 miles of all-electric range. 

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Blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning and rear cross-traffic alert are standard.

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However, things like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist with side-collision avoidance, front cross-traffic alert and an emergency stop assist are part of the $1,700 Driving Assistance Plus Package. 

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The optional Back-Up Assistant technology records the last 50 yards driven at speeds below 20 mph hour and can then reverse the car along that same path.

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Extended Traffic Jam Assist allows drivers to go hands-free, though not attention-free, at speeds below 37 mph.

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This tester shown here tops out at over $70,000, including $995 for destination.

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Keep clicking or scrolling for more photos of the 2021 BMW 530e.

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