| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | i5 |
| Generation | 1st (G60) |
| Production | 2023 – present |
| Body | Sedan |
| Layout | RWD |
| Platform | BMW CLAR-2 |
| Engines | BMW i5 PM Synch Single · BMW i5 PM Synch Dual |
| Markets | Global · multi-market |
About this generation
The i5 is BMW's first fully-electric 5 Series, sharing the G60 sedan body but adopting a battery-and-motor drivetrain in place of the combustion 5 Series' inline engine and ZF 8HP gearbox. The 81.2 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery sits in a flat pack under the floor between the axles, contributing to a low centre of gravity and roughly 50:50 weight distribution. Air-cooled high-voltage modules and a closed-loop coolant circuit (BMW LC-18) regulate cell temperature in both fast-charge and high-load scenarios.
The launch lineup spans three variants. The **eDrive40** (RWD) uses a single rear-axle permanent-magnet synchronous motor — 250 kW (340 hp) — paired with a single-speed reduction gear. The **xDrive40** (MY2024+) adds a front-axle induction motor for 290 kW (394 hp) combined and BMW xDrive electronic torque distribution. At the top, the **M60 xDrive** pairs a much more powerful front induction motor with the rear PMSM for 442 kW (601 hp peak Boost / 593 hp SAE), 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, and an electronically limited 230 km/h top speed.
DC fast charging is supported up to 205 kW (M60) / 195 kW (40 variants), enabling a typical 10–80 % charge in around 30 minutes on a CCS station. AC charging tops out at 11 kW three-phase (22 kW optional in some markets). All i5 variants use BMW LC-18 coolant for the battery and motor circuits (the same LC-18 spec used in late G30 LCI and G60 ICE engines), require no engine oil, and follow a BMW Condition-Based Service (CBS) maintenance schedule that focuses on brake fluid, reduction gear oil, cabin filter, and 12V auxiliary battery instead of ICE-specific items. Production is at BMW Group Dingolfing alongside the combustion G60.
Verified specifications17 datapoints
Each value below cites its source document; sources are labelled by type (OEM document, official register, OEM portal, or vendor-compiled workshop data) in the Sources list. Where multiple homologated variants exist, a value shown as a range varies by variant.
Tyre sizes & pressures, per fitment & axle → — recommended cold pressures (normal, high-speed, eco) from the door-pillar placard, cited.
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine code[5] | BMW 5th-gen dual e-motor (eDrive, xDrive) |
| Fuel[5] | electric |
| Dimensions | |
| Track[5] | 1,620 mm |
| Height[5] | 1,515 mm |
| Length[5] | 5,060 mm |
| Wheelbase[5] | 2,995 mm |
| Width[5] | 1,900 mm |
| Wheel bolt pattern[6] | 5×112OEM workshop data |
| Performance | |
| Top speed[5] | 215 km/h |
| Emissions & economy | |
| CO₂ emissions[5] | 0 g/km |
| Emission regulation[5] | (EC) No 715/2007; (EU) 2023/443 AX |
| Emission standard[5] | Zero-emission (AX) |
| Sound level (drive-by)[5] | 68 dB(A) |
| EU type-approval figures. CO₂ (g/km) and the Euro class set road-tax bands and low-emission-zone access across the EU. | |
| Fluids & capacities | |
| Brake fluid[6] | DOT 4 LVOEM workshop data |
| Coolant capacity[6] | 17.2 LOEM workshop data |
| Transmission fluid capacity[6] | 0.7–1 LOEM workshop data |
| Torque | |
| Wheel bolt / lug-nut torque[6] | 140 NmOEM workshop data |
Dimensions, weights & capacities
| Length | 5060 mm · 199.2 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1900 mm · 74.8 in |
| Height | 1515 mm · 59.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm · 117.9 in |
| Front track | 1620 mm · 63.8 in |
| Rear track | 1620 mm · 63.8 in |
| Cargo capacity | 490 L · 17.3 cu·ft |
Drivetrain & chassis
| Layout | RWD |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Double-wishbone, with anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link, with anti-roll bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
Pick your trim — compare all variants3 trims
Side-by-side specs for every i5 (G60) variant. Click a row for the full spec sheet (fluids, torques, parts, maintenance) filtered to that engine.
| Trim | Engine | Hp | Torque | Drive | 0-100 | Top | Range | Battery | DC kW | Kerb wt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.2 kWh (340 Hp) eDrive40 | BMW i5 PM Synch Single | 340 | 430 N·m | RWD | 6.0 s | 193 km/h | 475 km | 81.2 kWh | 205 kW | 2130 kg |
| 83.9 kWh (394 Hp) xDrive40 | BMW i5 PM Synch Dual | 394 | 600 N·m | AWD | 5.4 s | 200 km/h | 433 km | 81.2 kWh | 205 kW | 2245 kg |
| M60 81.2 kWh (601 Hp) xDrive | BMW i5 PM Synch Dual | 601 | 820 N·m | AWD | 3.8 s | 230 km/h | 412 km | 81.2 kWh | 205 kW | 2305 kg |
Engine specifications2
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW i5 PM Synch SingleBMW i5 5th-gen rear-axle PM synchronous motor · electric | — | 340 hp | 430 N·m |
| BMW i5 PM Synch DualBMW i5 5th-gen dual-motor (front induction + rear PM synchronous) · electric | — | 601 hp | 820 N·m |
Displacement, bore, stroke and compression are factory engine geometry; power and torque are the peak figures across this generation's variants. Match the engine code to your vehicle.
Owner-manual data
Sources
- BMW US 2024 i5 Owner's ManualOEM owner's-manual portalLaunch MY2024 i5. Confirms 11 kW AC minimum charging recommendation, LC-18 coolant for HV battery + motor circuit, no engine oil servicing.Retrieved 2026-05-22
- BMW US 2026 i5 Owner's ManualOEM owner's-manual portalMY2026 i5. Adds xDrive40 to tire pressure tables (versus 2024 manual which only documented eDrive40 + M60).Retrieved 2026-05-22
- Workshop data (third-party service, compiled from manufacturer data) - BMW 5 (G60, G61, G90) — i5 chassis variantsVendor-compiled workshop data (from manufacturer service data)Third-party workshop-data service, compiled from manufacturer service data. Not a primary OEM document. [2026-11-11: owner confirmed republication permitted; vendor not to be named.]Retrieved 2026-05-22
- Workshop data (third-party service, compiled from manufacturer data) - BMW 5 (G60, G61, G90)Vendor-compiled workshop data (from manufacturer service data)Third-party workshop-data service, compiled from manufacturer service data. Not a primary OEM document. [2026-11-11: owner confirmed republication permitted; vendor not to be named.]Retrieved 2026-05-23
- RDW Open Data (CC0) — EU type-approval e1*2018/858*00317*03Official registerDutch vehicle register (RDW) open data — registration + fuel + EU type-approval (TGK) datasets; CC0. Type-level identity, dimensions, emissions, electric range/consumption.Retrieved 2026-11-07
- OEM workshop data — BMW i5 (G60)Vendor-compiled workshop data (from manufacturer service data)Coolant/brake/e-drive capacities + wheel-bolt torque from OEM workshop service data for the i5 xDrive40; coolant corrected to the verified 17.2 L (legacy 12 L was wrong).Retrieved 2026-11-07