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Does the 2023 BMW X5 still offer the xDrive45e plug-in hybrid in Canada and what is its real-world electric range?
Yes, the 2023 BMW X5 xDrive45e is available in Canada, combining a 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 with an electric motor for a combined system output of 394 hp. The certified electric range is 77 km on the WLTP cycle, but in real Canadian conditions with the cabin heater running at -15 to -20 C in Ontario or Alberta, the practical range falls to 45-55 km. MSRP starts at $98,900. This model may be eligible for the federal Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive (iZEV) program of $5,000 depending on the criteria in effect at the time of purchase. For commuters in Brossard or North York with a daily round-trip below 50 km, a large portion of driving can be done in fully electric mode during summer months.