The electric 5-series is nearly here...
Underneath, the i5 will be based on the same CLAR architecture as the i4 and i7 – and we expect it’ll inherit its battery packs, charging system and electric motors from its smaller sibling. That means there’ll likely be a rear-wheel drive eDrive40 variant at the entry-level with 335bhp and a four-wheel drive eDrive50 option above with 537bhp.
Both i5s will be powered by the same 80.7kWh battery pack, which should give both a maximum range of around 300 miles – even when considering the added size and weight of the new 5 Series in comparison to the i4. Charge times should be equally rapid, too. If BMW transfers the i4’s electrical system over to the i5 wholesale, the eDrive40 model will be able to add around 100 miles of range to its battery pack in just 10 minutes when connected to a 200kW charger.
It looks like the interior will be spacious, too. The doors are wide and the driver seems to sit further towards the kerb than the old car, suggesting the next 5 Series will be slightly broader than the old car. The rear of the saloon’s roof is also slightly taller than the previous model’s, which means rear-seat passengers could get a little more headroom if the space gained isn’t being used to store batteries.
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