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Originally Posted by Popp
At least here in Finland it makes sense to buy a plug-in hybrid because of the CO2 based purchase tax, for a 530e it's about 3% (2000 eur) when for a 540i xDrive it's 30% (25000 eur) for the base models, you also pay the same tax on all factory options.
Another reason is that you can do 100% of your work commute on electric power if you don't have a long commute. Charging at home is easy if you live in a detached house.
Third reason is the pre-cooling ja pre-heating function of the hybrid.
More range would be nice, but even the new Audi A6 plug-in has only 25 mile range.
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Similar situation in Sweden, Bonus/Malus tax after 1-Jul-2018 makes it worthwhile having a PHEV, but main problem is the size of our countries.
I commute 60-65 km one-way daily, and current 46-50 km range (NEDC) is in reality 2/3 of that. If a new battery - on paper - has an extended distance of 60+ km it's better, but still too short. Range now in winter time is not more than 20 km at best, so more ePower...
Best encouragement is to see in BMW Connected that in soon 40,000 km I've driven 12,000 km on electricity and saved 500 L of gas.
