The BMW iX5 Hydrogen Will Be Properly Quick
BMW's first series-production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has entered real-world testing, with the company targeting a sub-five-second sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h).
BMW's first series-production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has entered real-world testing, with the company targeting a sub-five-second sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Now in its fifth generation, the luxury SUV will share the spotlight with two of BMW's Neue Klasse EVs, the i3 and iX3.
The fully electric BMW iX5 appears in front of the lens in one of the most attractive configurations of the G65 we've seen so far.
The 2027 BMW X5 configurators across Europe are limited to the 40 xDrive and 40d xDrive, but that's about to change.
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Depending on mileage and electricity source, the BMW iX5 achieves a CO₂ advantage over a regular X5 within 24 months of ownership.
BMW Plant Woodruff is preparing to put the electric BMW X5's gargantuan battery into series production. The Gen6 pack uses cylindrical round cells integrated directly into the battery.
A fully loaded configuration will set you back $103,049, but even more expensive versions are on the way.
The first electric BMW X5 is already showing up at dealers, and this iX5 60 xDrive has plenty to show for courtesy of a long list of optional equipment.
The 2027 BMW X5 without xDrive won't be available in the United States at the G65's market launch in October. Customers have to wait until the first quarter of next year to take delivery.
The first electric X5 made its public debut over the weekend in the UK where BMW brought the iX5 in a high-end specification with plenty of options.
The fifth-generation BMW X5 will get the M Performance V8 treatment next year, but before it goes on sale, it's currently undergoing testing in Europe.