BMW has said it will stop selling diesel cars in the California, with the possible exception of its X5 model, and focus on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The decision followed an update to the 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid, which is expected to have a 40-mile range, compared with about 14 miles at present. It will also have a three-litre, six-cylinder engine that will help it comply with US's super ultra-low emissions vehicle standards. BMW plans to launch 25 electric models by 2025, of which 12 will be fully electric.
BMW has said it will stop selling diesel cars in the US, with the possible exception of its X5 model, and focus on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The decision followed an update to the 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid, which is expected to have a 40-mile range, compared with about 14 miles at present. It will also have a three-litre, six-cylinder engine that will help it comply with California's super ultra-low emissions vehicle standards. BMW plans to launch 25 electric models by 2025, of which 12 will be fully electric.