BMW i5 Launching in India: German automaker BMW’s upcoming new electric car BMW i5 is getting a lot of buzz these days. Because it is a flagship product of the brand in the electric vehicle segment. The electric model of the new BMW 5 Series sedan launched globally is expected to be launched in India next year. Earlier, the electric vehicle maker started production at its Dinglufing plant in Germany, the largest European production site for the auto maker.
0-96 kmph in 5.7 seconds
Mid-size electric car The BMW i5 sedan sits between the i4 and i7 in BMW’s all-electric portfolio. The BMW i5 sedan will be sold alongside the petrol-powered 5 Series sedan. Talking about the BMW i5, it comes with eDrive40 and offers a range of up to 475 km on a single charge. The BMW i5 eDrive40 generates a maximum power of 335 Bhp and can do 0-96 kmph in 5.7 seconds, with the power going to the rear wheels.
The i5 M60 variant will be launched in the international market
The international market will also have an i5 M60 variant of the BMW i5, which is more powerful. It is capable of producing a maximum power of 592 Bhp and can accelerate from 0-96 kmph in just 3.7 seconds. The i5 M60 comes with an onboard all-wheel drive system and can run up to 411 km on a single charge.
Games can be played in parked cars
The BMW i5 gets a host of updated features, many of which are powered by the automaker’s brand new OS 8.5 software. The first thing that catches the eye inside the cabin is the 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster. Like the Tesla electric car, the BMW i5 will also allow access to streaming services. They can play video games in their i5 sedans while the car is parked. Another key feature of the upcoming BMW i5 is ADAS, which includes technologies like the hands-free driver assistance system.
The i5 was launched on May 25
Let us tell you that on May 25, 2023, the German carmaker launched the new gen BMW 5 Series and i5 EV globally. The 2024 BMW 5 Series is introduced with an advanced design language, while the i5 EV is a luxury car with an all-electric powertrain. BMW is likely to launch its 5 Series and i5 in the global market from October this year, while they are expected to launch in India next year.
