BMW Group has introduced a new all-wheel drive variant of the i5, the BMW i5 xDrive40, which is scheduled to begin production in March as a 2025 model-year EV. The price of this variant will fall between the eDrive40 and M60 variants.
The all-electric 5 series was recently added to BMW’s brand of electric vehicles, debuting last year as a 2023 model with the eDrive40 and M60 versions.
There are also rumors of an i5 Touring model in development, but it is not expected to be available in North America. However, consumers in the US can look forward to the third electric i5 variant, the xDrive40, which will begin production in March.
The AWD BMW i5 xDrive40 starts at an MSRP of $70,100
Despite the announcement of the third i5 variant, BMW has not released any images. Therefore, we only have images of the eDrive40 and M60 featured above. However, we do know some of the specifications of the upcoming 2025 model:
- Dual motor AWD (fifth-generation electric drive units)
- 390 horsepower
- Peak torque – 435 lb-ft
- 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds
- Top speed of 130 mph
- 84.3 kWh (usable energy)
- AC charging rate: 11 kW
- DC charging rate: Up to 205 kW
- 10-80% recharge in 30 minutes
The new BMW i5 comes with Plug & Charge capabilities and the ability to store five individual accounts from various charging networks in its iDrive system. Additionally, BMW Operating System 9 (previously 8.5 on other i5 models) will receive an over-the-air software update this spring, incorporating upgraded smartphone integration, including Siri voice command activation for iPhone users, and updated BMW Maps that include an improved display of nearby charging stations.
After launching in March, the new 2025 BMW i5 xDrive40 will be available in the US at a starting MSRP of $70,100 (plus $995 destination and handling). The base model 2024 i5 eDrive40 starts at an MSRP of $68,000, while the M60 starts at $88,600.
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