Hardware · Updated 21 Oct, 01:35 am IST
BMW iX5 hits up to 464 kW in public fast‑charging demo
Why it matters for readers: Helps you understand real‑world proof that some new EVs can recharge much faster than older models.
- BMW’s iX5 reached a peak charge power of 464 kW during a live public demo.1
- BMW states the iX5 60 xDrive can add up to 170 miles of range in 10 minutes at up to 460 kW peak charging.1
- The vehicle uses a sixth‑generation (Gen6) eDrive with 800V technology and new cylindrical battery cells BMW says have ~20% greater energy density than prior prismatic cells.1
- The demonstration used Alpitronic hardware at an IONNA charger, and the article notes U.S. public charging infrastructure generally does not yet support 460 kW widely.1
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