By tweaking the formula ever so slightly, BMW has improved the outgoing 330e in near enough every way. It drives just like the standard 3 Series, while offering an impressive electric range and class-leading CO2 emissions. Even given the inevitable price premium, the new model is likely to prove an affordable alternative to a 320d for lower-mileage business users as well. It’s not just a convincing plug-in; it could be one of the best members of the new 3 Series family. When the BMW 3 Series went hybrid for the first time three years ago we loved the outcome: it was a genuinely dynamic and desirable plug-in company car contender. It took a while for the firm to electrify its signature product, but this time round things are different. The new 330e arrives on the coat tails of the regular line-up’s launch. In fact, you’ll be able to order one from July, with prices likely to start from just under £40,000. Under the bonnet lies a 2 litre four-cylinder hybrid powertrain generating 249 horsepower. The 330e also boasts an XtraBoost system for the first time, adding an extra 41 horsepower at the touch of a button. BMW says the new car is 30 per cent faster than before, despite offering a 50 per cent increase in electric range. Yet visually it’s almost the same as any other 3 Series. #bmw330e #bmw #geneva "SUBSCRIBE NOW"

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