On the BMW Annual convention 2023, the automaker introduced additional particulars whereas giving us a preview of its first totally electrical 5 collection, the i5 sedan launching in October. CEO Oliver Zipse added that “a completely electrical efficiency mannequin” from BMW M gmbH will probably be included within the lineup.

BMW reveals new particulars about its electrical 5 collection sedan

Since launching over 50 years in the past in 1972, BMW has produced over 10 million 5 collection autos with seven totally different generations.

Nonetheless, the 5 collection is ready for its most important improve but this 12 months: It’s going totally electrical. The BMW i5, the model’s first electrical 5 collection sedan, will give the automaker a “actually distinctive promoting level,” in response to Zipse.

The arrival of the i5 sedan is slated for October, adopted by the i5 touring in 2024, which BMW says will proceed to develop its all-electric lineup systematically.

Manufacturing on the brand new sedan is anticipated to start within the subsequent few months completely at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in decrease Baravia, its largest manufacturing plant in Europe.

BMW says the i5 will take its conventional place within the automaker’s sedan portfolio between the midsize 3 collection and luxurious 7 collection.

Though no costs had been acknowledged, BMW has hinted at together with lower-priced EVs in its lineup, which a number of of its rivals, together with Mercedes-Benz, have moved away from.

The brand new 5 collection is “extra dynamic and extra comfy than ever,” with included BMW Working System 8.5, BMW curved show discovered within the model’s iX electrical SUV, and modern digital companies.

Zipse stated {that a} totally electrical efficiency M variant will probably be included within the BMW 5 collection lineup after the electrical BMW i450 was the best-selling BMW M mannequin in 2022, claiming:

The all-electric BMW i4 M50 reveals how BMW blends dynamic efficiency and electrical mobility to perfection.

The i5 is ready to hitch BMW’s rising EV portfolio, together with the brand new iX1, the model’s smallest EV launched in This autumn, and the BMW i7 launched final 12 months.

BMW says its order guide stays well-filled as a consequence of its engaging BEV lineup however stays cautious heading into 2023 with increased rates of interest and inflation.