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Okay, here is a summary of the YouTube video about the electric car:The BMW i5 is a mid-size executive luxury sedan known for being iconic.
This is the first all-electric 5-series variant, dubbed the i5.
The M60 xDrive has two electric motors providing all-wheel drive.
The i5 has nearly 600 horsepower, making it close to an electric BMW M5.
Under the hood, there is no frunk space, but a clean-looking plastic shroud covers the electric motor.
BMW offers the i5 in three flavors: eDrive40 (rear wheel, single motor), a new all-wheel drive version of eDrive40 with 389hp for 2025, and the M60 version with more powerful motors and 593 hp in sport overboost.
It runs on an 83.4 kWh lithium-ion battery.
The M60 does 0-60 in 3.3 seconds.
With the larger wheels, range is about 240 miles.
BMW doesn’t list towing as it is a sedan.
The curb weight is around 5200 pounds, about 1000 pounds heavier than gas models due to the battery pack lining the floor.
BMW has been criticized for polarizing designs, but went with a conservative look for the i5.
The only visual difference between the electric and gas models is that the i5 has closed-off twin kidney grilles.
This has adaptive LED headlights with a new light signature.
It's built on an updated cluster architecture, with the gas and electric platforms adapted to accommodate either powertrain.
The long wheelbase is 117.9 inches, the overall length is 199.7 inches, and it is 1.5 inches taller.
The wheels are a $1800 option and have a technical, intricate black and machined finish.
It is also available with rear-wheel steering.
The veganza leather seats are also a non-leather material that is still of high quality.
The test car is missing the massage function.
Has great driver assist features.
The M60 has glass controls.
The BMW i5 is an excellent car with an average charging rate.
It accepts up to 205 kW on a DC fast charger. A 10-80% charge in 30 minutes.
Overall, all you love from the 5 series you will still get in an Electric Vehicle.
