BMW i5 Review: The Electric 5 Series That Finally Gets It Right
By Your Blog • September 24, 2026
The BMW i5 is what happens when BMW takes everything people love about the 5 Series and makes it fully electric. It's not a weird science project EV — it's a proper executive sedan, just with no exhaust pipe.
Figure 1: 2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 in Alpine White — 335hp, 310-mile range, RWD. The range king. Illustration based on BMW i5 reference.
The Lineup: 3 Flavors
- i5 eDrive40: Single motor, RWD, 335 hp. 0-60 in 5.7s
- i5 xDrive40: Dual motor, AWD, 389 hp. 0-60 in 4.9s
- i5 M60 xDrive: Dual motor, AWD, 590+ hp. 0-60 in 3.7s
Figure 2: 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 in Sophisto Grey — 389hp dual-motor AWD, up to 278 miles. The balanced one. Illustration based on BMW i5 reference.
Battery, Range & Charging: Big Upgrade for 2026
- eDrive40: Now up to 310 miles
- xDrive40: Now up to 278 miles
- M60 xDrive: 253-277 miles
205 kW DC fast charging: 10-80% in ~30 minutes.
Figure 3: 2026 BMW i5 M60 xDrive in Frozen Portimao Blue — 590+ hp, 0-60 in 3.7s. The M car in disguise. Illustration based on BMW i5 reference.
Price in 2026
- eDrive40: from $67,100
- xDrive40: from $70,100
- M60 xDrive: from $84,100
Verdict
For most buyers, the eDrive40 is the smart buy — best range, lowest price, still quick enough to pin you to your seat.
Image Disclosure & Legal: Images are AI-generated illustrations inspired by the BMW i5 for editorial purposes and are not official BMW AG press photographs. BMW, i5, eDrive, xDrive and M are registered trademarks of BMW Group.
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