← Today's brief

Hardware · Updated 27 Oct, 01:19 am IST

BMW reveals redesigned iX5 EV as fifth-generation X5 family expands

Image: Electrek

Why it matters for readers: Helps you know what new styling, range and price to expect from BMW’s updated X5 family.

  • BMW’s new X5 generation will be offered in gas, plug-in hybrid and, for the first time in the US, battery-electric powertrains, with diesel and hydrogen fuel cell variants planned for other markets.1
  • The electric iX5 60 xDrive uses a 144 kWh battery and BMW said it offers up to 435 miles of range.1
  • BMW updated the X5’s exterior with Neue Klasse design cues, an upright slimmer kidney grille, and standard 'Double-X' headlights that combine multiple light functions into one unit.1
  • The gas-powered 2027 X5 40 xDrive is on sale in the US now, starting at $72,100, while BMW said the electric iX5 will go on sale in the US next month.1
  • BMW showcased increased performance capability for the iX5, citing a 460 kW figure for the model.1

Get a brief like this every morning

Uzha reads hundreds of sources and gives you the stories that matter for your work, with every source linked. Free.

Get started