FIRST DRIVE
BMW 330e
Plug-in hybrid exec gets a bigger battery for a boost in official electric range – and lower company car tax On sale Now Price from £46,985
GEORGE HILL george.hill@haymarket.com
WITH ITS ALLURING badge, sharp driving dynamics and first-rate engines, the BMW 3 Series has long been the executive car of choice for many. Recently, though, its appeal has waned among company car users, and that’s all to do with benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax.
RIVALS
Mercedes-Benz C300e
★★★★✩
Quiet and comfy, with a very long official electric range. Not much fun to drive, though.
Tesla Model 3
★★★★★
Electric rival is good to drive, packed with tech and very practical, but some controls are fiddly.