The middle child in BMW's line has finally gone electric as the new i5, and it delivers all the luxury and fun factor you'd expect.
In 2022, BMW electrified its 7 Series with the i7 xDrive60 — now it’s the 5 Series’ turn to get the EV treatment. The BMW i5 eDrive40 is the first fully electric 5 Series from the German manufacturer, but isn’t likely the last as BMW continues its march toward full electrification.
A wide array of rims are available, ranging from 19 inches to 21 inches in diameter. The 18-inch light alloys are standard on the regular 5 Series, but the stock i5 starts with 19-inch rims. In terms of styling, the alloys come with several options, all of which are pretty aggressive-looking. Tech, infotainment, and driver assist The i5 isn’t just the first electric 5 Series; it’s also a platform BMW is using to showcase a lot of new and updated tech. Infotainment is one area where the big changes are noticeable. The vehicle runs iDrive 8.5 on its 14.9-inch curved central display and 12.3-inch driver’s display. The biggest change is to the home screen, which now displays maps and navigation on most of its surface.
Driving experience The leap to all-electric has yielded several benefits for the BMW 5 series. While 335 horsepower isn’t a crazy increase compared to older, gas-powered examples of the 5 Series, the instant torque available to the motors makes all the difference in the world. The i5 eDrive40 can rocket you from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds.
Range, charging, and safety According to BMW, the eDrive’s range sits between 309 and 361 miles, depending on a few factors. If you want to hit the top end of that range, you may have to suffer a little. The vehicles feature a Max Range function, which makes some changes and caps the maximum speed at 56 mph. Comfort features like heated seats and climate control are also disabled.
How DT would configure this car Opting for the M60 xDrive over the eDrive40 makes a lot of sense, both in terms of practicality and driving pleasure. While the eDrive40 was tremendously grippy during our test drive, that drive took place on arid, almost pothole-free Portuguese roads. If you add in an uneven surface and some ice, we could be telling a very different story.
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