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BMW i5

The first all-electric 5 Series: 593 hp and 820 Nm with M Launch Control in the M60 xDrive.12

Researched October 29, 2026 from 28 sources

At a glance

0300600
268–593 hpPower
0510
3.8–6.7 s0–100 km/h
0125250
179–230 km/hTop speed
05001,000
400–820 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
2,179–2,400 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.259111213

Layout
Rear-wheel drive (eDrive40); all-wheel drive (xDrive40/M60)2
Gearbox
Single-speed transmissions integrated into the axles2

The story

BMW gave the i5 familiar 5 Series styling and a shared platform to ease buyers into electric driving. The cabin brings iDrive 8.5, the Curved Display and Interaction Bar, plus video streaming and in-car gaming.345

2022: About 2,980 km from Munich to Arjeplog20222023: May reveal, October market launch · eDrive40: 84.3 kWh and 582 km WLTP20232024: 389-hp xDrive40 announced for 2025 · Touring brings 1,700 liters of cargo space · M60: 3.3 seconds to 60 mph20242025: March efficiency gain: up to 47 km20252026: India gains locally assembled eDrive35L · 2027 eDrive40 range reaches 528 km2026 BMW 5 Series (first generation): Introduced 1972BMW 5 Series (first generation)BMW 5 Series (E60 / E61): 2003–2010E60 / E61BMW 5 Series (F10 / F11 / F07 / F18): 2009–2017BMW 5 Series (G30 / G31): 2016–2023G30 / G31 19801990200020102020
Before and afterMilestones5181920
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YearWhat happened
Introduced 1972BMW 5 Series (first generation)
2003–2010BMW 5 Series (E60 / E61)
2009–2017BMW 5 Series (F10 / F11 / F07 / F18)
2016–2023BMW 5 Series (G30 / G31)
2022About 2,980 km from Munich to Arjeplog
2023May reveal, October market launch
2023eDrive40: 84.3 kWh and 582 km WLTP
2024389-hp xDrive40 announced for 2025
2024Touring brings 1,700 liters of cargo space
2024M60: 3.3 seconds to 60 mph
2025March efficiency gain: up to 47 km
2026India gains locally assembled eDrive35L
20262027 eDrive40 range reaches 528 km
  1. 2022

    About 2,980 km from Munich to Arjeplog

    February testing opened with the Munich–Arjeplog drive; snowy roads and frozen lakes in northern Sweden then put chassis and stability systems to work.2

  2. 2023

    May reveal, October market launch

    Unveiled on May 24, the first electric 5 Series went on sale in October. It shares a platform with gasoline, diesel and plug-in hybrid models.25

  3. 2023

    eDrive40: 84.3 kWh and 582 km WLTP

    Launch eDrive40: 335 hp and 430 Nm with boost; Australian claims were 6.0 seconds to 100 km/h and 582 km WLTP, with 205-kW DC charging.12

  4. 2024

    389-hp xDrive40 announced for 2025

    Announced in January for model year 2025, xDrive40 added a motor on each axle, 389 hp and a claimed 0–60 mph time of 5.2 seconds.6

  5. 2024

    Touring brings 1,700 liters of cargo space

    Unveiled in February, the i5 Touring offers 570 liters behind the rear seats and 1,700 folded, versus the sedan's 490-liter trunk.2

  6. 2024

    M60: 3.3 seconds to 60 mph

    Car and Driver measured 3.3 seconds to 60 mph in the M60 xDrive; its highway test returned 88 MPGe and 370 km of range.7

  7. 2025

    March efficiency gain: up to 47 km

    Sedan and Touring updates brought silicon-carbide power electronics, lower-resistance tires and revised bearings, adding up to 47 km WLTP.8

  8. 2026

    India gains locally assembled eDrive35L

    September brought India's Chennai-assembled eDrive35L M Sport: 268 hp, 81.6 kWh and 669 km MIDC range. A 99-car First Edition was announced.29

  9. 2026

    2027 eDrive40 range reaches 528 km

    For model year 2027, estimated range rises to 451–528 km for eDrive40, 422–455 km for xDrive40 and 417–446 km for M60.10

Every generation

  • BMW 5 Series (first generation)
    BMW 5 Series (first generation)Introduced 1972
  • BMW 5 Series
    E28
  • BMW 5 Series
    E39
  • BMW 5 Series
    E60 / E612003–2010
  • BMW 5 Series
    F10 / F11 / F07 / F182009–2017
  • BMW 5 Series
    G30 / G312016–2023

Power over the years

From 335 hp to 593 hp in 0 years.

0200400600 20242026 hp 2024 · 335 hp · eDrive402024 · 593 hp · M60 xDrive (M Performance)2025 · 389 hp · xDrive402026 · 268 hp · India eDrive35L M Sport 593 hp M60 xDrive (M Performance) 335 hp eDrive40
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YearHorsepowerModel
2024335eDrive40
2024593M60 xDrive (M Performance)
2025389xDrive40
2026268India eDrive35L M Sport

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • eDrive40: Sport Edition, M Sport and M Sport Pro

    Standard

    eDrive40: Sport Edition, M Sport and M Sport Pro

    335 hp
  • xDrive40

    Standard

    xDrive40

    2025

    389 hp
  • Touring eDrive40

    Standard

    Touring eDrive40

    335 hp

  • Standard

    Touring xDrive40

    2024

  • Standard

    G68 eDrive35L M Sport (China)

  • Standard

    G68 eDrive40L M Sport (China)

  • Standard

    G68 xDrive50L M Sport (China)

  • Standard

    eDrive35L M Sport LWB (India)

    2026

    268 hp
  • M60 xDrive

    Performance

    M60 xDrive

    2024

    593 hp
  • Touring M60 xDrive

    Performance

    Touring M60 xDrive

    593 hp

  • Special

    Touring xDrive40 Active Launch Edition

    2024

  • Limited

    LWB First Edition (India)

    268 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • A blue border around the BMW roundel signals electric power.4
  • Look for a small '5' graphic in the kink of the side-window trim.4
  • The eDrive40's traditional grille uses vertical slats and an 'i' emblem.4
  • Thin, flat taillights wrap around the rear corners.4
  • Optional M Performance accessories include decorative striping and a rear diffuser.16

Year by year

  1. March 2025

    Optional 19-inch, two-tone 1056 aerodynamic wheels arrive for the eDrive40 and xDrive40.8

Don’t confuse it with

Against its rivals

  • Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+

    i5 vs Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+

    Peak DC charging

    i5205 kW
    Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+170 kW
    1
  • Audi e-tron GT quattro

    i5 vs Audi e-tron GT quattro

    10–80% charge lower is better

    i530 min
    Audi e-tron GT quattro20 min
    21
  • Mercedes EQE350

    i5 vs Mercedes EQE350

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    i55.1 s
    Mercedes EQE3505.2 s
    11
  • Porsche Taycan

    i5 vs Porsche Taycan

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    i53.4 s
    Porsche Taycan3.2 s
    12

Prices

Value today $51.4K–$66.5K28

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K 202420262028 Value today: $51,436–$66,516 2024 · $66,800 · US base, eDrive402024 · $78,995 · US tested, eDrive40 M Sport/Premium2024 · $84,100 · US base, M602025 · $68,275 · US base, eDrive402025 · $71,095 · US base, xDrive402025 · $85,275 · US base, M60 xDrive2026 · $67,100 · US base, eDrive402027 · $68,550 · US eDrive40 base, incl. destination2027 · $70,100 · US base, xDrive402027 · $84,100 · US base, M60 2024 · $66,800 · US eDrive40 base price, 2024 model year 2025 · $46,250 · 2024 eDrive40, 714 miles, Cars & Bids2026 · $55,200 · 2024 i5, mileage 15,342, Bidbus $55.2K Bidbus, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2024Launch price$66,800US eDrive40 base price, 2024 model year
2024Price when new$66,800US base, eDrive40
2024Price when new$78,995US tested, eDrive40 M Sport/Premium
2024Price when new$84,100US base, M60
2025Price when new$68,275US base, eDrive40
2025Price when new$71,095US base, xDrive40
2025Price when new$85,275US base, M60 xDrive
2026Price when new$67,100US base, eDrive40
2027Price when new$68,550US eDrive40 base, incl. destination
2027Price when new$70,100US base, xDrive40
2027Price when new$84,100US base, M60
2025Auction sale$46,2502024 eDrive40, 714 miles, Cars & Bids
2026Auction sale$55,2002024 i5, mileage 15,342, Bidbus
2026Value today$51,436–$66,516

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “23.9 seconds around the figure eight”
    • “Walken meets his imitators at the Super Bowl”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  5. Excellent through and through. bmwgroup.com
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  7. 2024 BMW i5 M60 Tested: The Fun Flagship caranddriver.com
  8. BMW i5 and i5 Touring: More Range Starting March 2025 bmwblog.com
  9. BMW opens bookings for the i5 LWB in India | Autocar India autocarindia.com
  10. 2027 BMW i5 Gets More Range Without a Price Hike bmwblog.com
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  12. 2024 BMW i5 Pros and Cons Review: This i Didn’t Fly as High motortrend.com
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  23. "Talkin' like Walken!"– The BMW Super Bowl Commercial 2024 - BMW Group iFACTORY EXPERIENCE visit-bmwgroup.com
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  25. 2026 BMW i5 NACS Update: Native Port, Supercharger Access, and Adapters Explained bmwblog.com
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  • en.wikipedia.org
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • bmwblog.com
  • bmwgroup.com
  • caranddriver.com
  • autocarindia.com
  • motortrend.com
  • fastestlaps.com
  • evguide.uk
  • mynewsdesk.com
  • bmw.com.cn
  • autoblog.com
  • visit-bmwgroup.com

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