BMW Teases First All-Electric 5 Series Sedan: The i5 Arrives Oct. 2023
BMW unveils new details about the Oct. 2023 launch of its revamped 5 Series sedan lineup. The company will launch multiple new trims come the Fall, the highlight being the first all-electric 5 Series sedan, dubbed the i5.
"In just a few months’ time, the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series sedan will make its debut," BMW says(Opens in a new window). "The new model boasts a fresh design, BMW Operating System 8.5 with BMW Curved Display, innovative digital services and, for the first time, a purely electric drive system in the guise of the BMW i5."
The news comes just over 50 years since the 5 Series was first manufactured in 1972. Since then, it has grown to become one of the top-rated midsized luxury cars globally.
The 5 Series currently comes in five trims, and the upcoming launch will effectively refresh the whole lineup. The German automaker plans to show off its engineering chops by adding multiple powertrain options, including a plug-in hybrid and "highly efficient" engines with mild hybrid technology. Mild hybrid means the vehicle is still primarily a gas engine, but has a small electric motor complementing its efficiency.
For even more power and acceleration, the all-electric variant will come in a performance M version following the success of the BMW i4 M50(Opens in a new window). “The all-electric BMW i4 M50 shows how BMW blends dynamic performance and electric mobility to perfection,” says Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. “It was the best-selling BMW M model worldwide in 2022. A fully electric performance version from BMW M will also be included in the new BMW 5 Series sedan line-up.”
Zipse also revealed that a Touring version of the BMW 5 Series is planned. “The
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