The slightly lower power output of the i5 M60 xDrive compared to the larger iX M60 xDrive (455 kW) can be attributed to the battery. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in just 3.8 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 230 kph. The sporty all-wheel-drive vehicle features a second electric drive on the front axle, generating up to 820 Nm of torque. This distinction becomes evident when looking at the top model, the i5 M60 xDrive, which surpasses the maximum output of the i4 M50 (400 kW) with its impressive 442 kW. However, the i5 is not simply a slightly larger version of the i4. The BMW i5 eDrive40 accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 6.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of 193 kph. The i5 generates a maximum torque of 430 Nm with ‘Sport Boost’ or Launch Control. The efficiency and performance of this drive system have been demonstrated in BMW’s current BEV models, such as the i4, iX3, and the larger iX. This electric motor is part of BMW’s fifth-generation e-drive kit, utilizing a current-excited synchronous machine that eliminates the need for permanent magnets and rare earth. The i5 eDrive40 inherits not only the model designation from the i4 but also its drive system, which includes a 250 kW electric motor on the rear axle. Similar to the i4, the i5 will initially have two motor options.
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Depending on the market region, the BMW 5 Series will also offer plug-in hybrid powertrains, with two PHEV versions scheduled for release in Europe in spring 2024. It will be available with petrol and diesel engines and a mild hybrid system featuring a 48V starter generator. The electric i5 will be launched simultaneously with the 5 Series in October. According to the German carmaker, the i5 aims to become the leader in sustainable premium mobility in the upper mid-size vehicle segment. BMW unveiled the latest generation of its 5 Series sedan, and the electric variant called the i5.
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