Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are gaining significant traction amid high gas prices worldwide, and they remain one of the best ways to justify a luxury vehicle purchase. The $87,050 as-tested price of the 2026 BMW 550e xDrive Sedan is far more accessible than the $192,000 all-electric BMW i7 M70 I reviewed last month, serving as a perfect halfway solution.
This luxury sedan operates in both hybrid and all-electric modes, offering the familiar convenience of gas refueling alongside the potential for long-term savings. Equipped with a 19.4 kWh battery, it delivers an EPA-estimated 33 miles of all-electric range.
