Does the BMW X5 hybrid need to be charged?

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GraceMarie
07/30/25 3:44am
No additional charging is required. A hybrid vehicle is one that does not need an external charging device to charge the power battery. The motor in the non-plug-in hybrid powertrain can function as a generator. Typical operation: The electric motor drives the vehicle at low speeds, while the engine takes over at medium to high speeds. During engine operation, it can also drive the motor to generate electricity, charging the battery internally. Advantages and disadvantages of the BMW X5 hybrid: It can deliver a maximum power of 230kW and a peak torque of 450Nm, with a single tank of fuel capable of covering nearly 900 kilometers. In terms of storage, the charging cable is placed where the spare tire would normally be, making the trunk appear very tidy at first glance. However, this sacrifices the spare tire and 150L of volume, reducing the standard trunk capacity to only 650L.
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