A decade ago with the i3, BMW showed just how innovative and ground-breaking it could be in designing an EV from a completely clean sheet of paper. Despite the brand's quickly proliferating range of electric vehicles, we're still really waiting for a follow-up to the ground-breaking EV ethos of that car and we don't have it here. This i5 though, like the Munich maker's other current i models, shows just how effective an EV package it can create from shared combustion-derived underpinnings.
It's a pity you can't have it with the larger battery from the i7, but otherwise it takes just about everything we liked from that car (which was a lot) and offers it in a slightly more accessible package. It's certainly a formula executives will feel a little easier transitioning into than a rival Mercedes EQE. In the future, BMW will have to stretch itself a little more with EVs in this class. But now, this i5 might be exactly what the brand needs in this growing segment.

Multifunction steering wheel with trim element in accent colour

Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off and interior lighting

Through loading system with 40/20/40 rear seat backrest split

Lane departure warning with active return

Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open/close + anti-trap facility and comfort closing function

Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function

Expanded exterior mirror package - 5 series/I5

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

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Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

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Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Extra High

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High

WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Medium

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i5 Touring

250kW eDrive40 Sport Edition 84kWh 5dr Auto

i5 Touring

250kW eDrive40 Sport Edition 84kWh 5dr Auto