BMW's X5 finally goes electric with an impressive 435 miles of range
Key takeaways
- The i X5 60 x Drive is fitted with a huge 140k Wh battery and puts out 570 horsepower.
- BMW BMW has unveiled its new X5 lineup, and for the first time, there's a fully electric version among the many powertrain options.
- In the past, BMW has used separate platforms for its EV and ICE vehicles, with X3 and i X3 series being a good example of that.
The i X5 60 x Drive is fitted with a huge 140k Wh battery and puts out 570 horsepower.
BMW BMW has unveiled its new X5 lineup, and for the first time, there's a fully electric version among the many powertrain options. The i X5 60 x Drive EV offers impressive range and power, along with an all-new design that features wild new "X" shaped headlights.
In the past, BMW has used separate platforms for its EV and ICE vehicles, with X3 and i X3 series being a good example of that. However, the X5 will offer a common platform and BMW's "Neue Klasse" styling for its numerous power options. Along with the EV, those include gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid and even hydrogen. BMW says that the larger X5 platform will work with all of those powertrains without compromises.