The new BMW 5-series has spawned an i5 EV, which is offered as a near £100k supersaloon in M60 xDrive guise -
rival is based on the newly announced eighth-generation model and offers i7-inspired tech and up to 361 miles of range.
Step up to the i5 M60 xDrive and the performance is altogether more serious, with similar figures to anfrom just a generation ago. By adding a 257bhp electric motor at the front axle, peak outputs rise to 593bhp and 604lb ft, and the i5's 0-62mph time drops to just 3.8sec when using launch control. By pulling a 'boost' paddle on the steering wheel, the driver can deploy maximum power at will, accompanied by a distinctive Hans Zimmer-designed driving sound.
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