BMW i5 Bookings Open in India
New Delhi: BMW India has commenced bookings for the all-electric i5 sedan, available both online and at dealerships. The i5 will be introduced in limited numbers as a Completely Built-Up (CBU) model.
Key Highlights:
- The i5 will be offered in the top-end M60 xDrive guise.
- It features a smaller wheelbase compared to the next-gen ICE 5 Series.
- The sedan boasts a range of 516km (WLTP).
Powertrain:
- Globally available in two variants – eDrive 40 and M60 xDrive.
- The M60 xDrive variant features electric motors on each axle, delivering a combined output of 601hp and 820Nm torque.
- Accelerates from 0-100kph in just 3.8 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 230kph.
- Equipped with BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system as standard.
Battery Pack and Range:
- Comes with an 81.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
- The India-bound M60 xDrive variant offers a WLTP-certified range of up to 516km on a single charge.
- Standard 11kW AC charger, upgradable to 22kW with an optional onboard charger.
- Features 205kW DC charging capability, allowing a 10-80 percent charge within 30 minutes.
Price and Deliveries:
- BMW is yet to disclose the pricing of the i5 M60 xDrive.
- Expected to command a significant premium over its ICE counterpart, possibly touching the Rs 1 crore mark.
- Deliveries will be prioritized on a first-come-first-served basis, starting May 2024.
The BMW i5 M60 xDrive marks a significant step in the brand’s electric vehicle lineup, offering high performance coupled with impressive range capabilities.
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