BMW i5 tops £98k M60

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【Summary】BMW has announced the pricing and specifications for the new BMW i5, which will compete with Mercedes-Benz EQE, Tesla Model S, and Audi A6 E-tron. The range starts at £71,105 and goes up to £97,745 for the top-of-the-line M60 xDrive model. Both models feature a rear-mounted electric motor, with the M60 xDrive also having a smaller front-mounted motor. The i5 has a claimed range of 296-362 miles for the eDrive40 and 283-321 miles for the M60 xDrive.

FutureCar Staff Oct 24, 2023 4:23 PM PT

BMW has announced the pricing and specifications for the highly anticipated BMW i5, which is set to compete with the Mercedes-Benz EQE, Tesla Model S, and upcoming Audi A6 E-tron saloon in the UK. The electric i5 joins BMW's expanding range of EVs, which already includes the iX1, i4, and i7, and is priced from £71,105.

The BMW i5 range starts with the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40, equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor producing 335bhp and 317lb ft of torque. This model has a claimed 0-62mph time of 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 120mph.

On the other hand, the four-wheel-drive BMW i5 M60 xDrive, priced from £97,745, features the same rear-mounted electric motor along with a smaller front-mounted motor that adds 256bhp and 269lb ft. The combined system output of this model is 593bhp and 605lb ft, allowing it to accelerate from 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds and reach an electronically limited top speed of 143mph.

Meanwhile, the regular BMW 5 Series, priced from £51,000, will be available with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Additionally, BMW plans to introduce the BMW i5 Touring, an all-electric estate version of the model, which is expected to attract new customers and boost sales.

Both i5 models come with an 81.2kWh lithium-ion battery as standard. The eDrive40 offers a claimed range of 296 to 362 miles, while the more powerful M60 xDrive delivers a claimed range of 283 to 321 miles. Standard charging functionality includes 11kW AC charging, which can be upgraded to 22kW with an optional on-board charger. The maximum DC charging capability is stated as 205kW, allowing for a 10-80% charge in just 30 minutes according to BMW.