BMW's X5 Finally Goes Electric With An Impressive 435 Miles Of Range
The iX5 60 xDrive is fitted with a huge 140kWh battery and puts out 570 horsepower.
BMW has unveiled its new X5 lineup, and for the first time, there's a fully electric version among the many powertrain options. The iX5 60 xDrive EV offers impressive range and power, along with an all-new design that features wild new "X" shaped headlights.
In the past, BMW has used separate platforms for its EV and ICE vehicles, with X3 and iX3 series being a good example of that. However, the X5 will offer a common platform and BMW's "Neue Klasse" styling for its numerous power options. Along with the EV, those include gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid and even hydrogen. BMW says that the larger X5 platform will work with all of those powertrains without compromises.
The iX5 60 xDrive comes with BMW's sixth-generation eDrive technology. With a massive 140kWh battery (smaller options will...
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