BMW Explains Why Bigger EVs Won’t Get A Dedicated Platform
The new iX3 sits on a bespoke electric car platform, but the iX5 and other larger models will share their underpinnings with gas models.
The new iX3 sits on a bespoke electric car platform, but the iX5 and other larger models will share their underpinnings with gas models.
The iX5 Hydrogen will make BMW less dependent on raw materials needed for battery EVs.
The upcoming BMW X5 G65 will get the M Performance treatment with a hybrid twist.
A camouflaged BMW X5 G65 spotted near BMW HQ hints at the first customer-ready electric iX5 ahead of its 2026 debut.
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The new BMW X5 (G65) debuts next year, but the iX5 M70 xDrive isn't due until later in 2027.
The X5 G65 could stand out with an "X" motif inside the headlights, and it might look like this.
BMW asked customers to design their own special editions, and now the cars with the most votes are for sale.
BMW X5 50e: 45+ EV miles, quicker charging, strong performance for a hybrid SUV.
BMW is weighing range extenders for future X5 and 7 Series models, but sources say no REX program has been approved yet.
The 7 Series facelift and next-generation X5 might have an extra screen dedicated to the front passenger.
The German federal government and the state of Bavaria are supporting BMW's hydrogen initiative with a sizeable investment.