Key Details:
- The BMW iX5 electric is expected to come with two high-range battery pack options.
- Underneath the floorboard of the vehicle should sit the 6th-gen eDrive technology.
- Clocking 0-100 kmph is expected to take around 4.6 to 4.7 seconds.
The recently revealed BMW iX5, set to hit the market by 2027, is poised to dominate the luxury EV market. By delivering versatility, modern high-performance solutions like this SUV are helping BMW seamlessly transition its engineering legacy to a new era. In this same regard, BMW has also entered the final testing phase for its X5, aka G65, at its Spartanburg plant established in the USA.
As for the iX5, it is expected to roll out featuring a 141 kWh or 144 kWh capacity battery pack based on market requirements. The battery packs will also be paired to a high-torque dual motor configuration, with an all-wheel drivetrain. The launch of the fifth-generation X5 is also expected to take place following the BMW iX5’s production commencement and launch around 2027.
This will be followed by integration of hydrogen, petrol, diesel and plug-in-hybrid versions, with launch time of the same expected around 2028; after understanding the market requirements.
The Multi-Powertrain Strategy | Based On The CLAR Platform
The upcoming iX5 will feature a 144 kWh battery pack, best suited for American Markets seeking performance, while the European Markets will do fine featuring the iX5 with a 141 kWh battery. As per sources, these high-capacity battery packs are by far the largest to be offered in an all-electric BMW to date. For comprehension, the iX3 integrates a 112 kWh capacity battery pack as of 2026.
As for performance, while the official statements do not say anything about those figures, it is anticipated that the iX5 with a dual electric motor configuration will produce massive power; the rear motors can produce up to 330 hp and 500 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the front motors should be delivering around 240 hp of power and 305 Nm maximum torque output. With these, 0-100 kmph speeds can be attained in a jiffy, approximately 4.6 seconds.
Conclusion: Other Details You Need To Know
All the versions of the X5 are believed to underpin the BMW’s CLAR (Cluster Architecture). As for the electric version, the vehicle will feature a reconstructed electrical architecture, which is around 800V. Additionally, the car will integrate sixth-generation eDrive technology, common in the iX3. A high-voltage battery system featuring cylindrical cells would come through with this version.
