#BATTERIES IN SERIES SERIES#

The wheelbase has also increased by 0.8 in to 117.9 in – the longest in its segment – which results in improved seating comfort for rear passengers.īMW says the i5 offers the same amount of cabin space as ICE-powered 5 Series models, thanks to the low profile battery located in the underbody. The new 5 Series is larger than its predecessor, measuring 199.2 inches in length (+3.4 in), 74.8 inches in width (+1.3 in), and 59.6 inches in height (+1.4 in). BMW has clearly played it safe in the styling department compared to the i7 sedan or XM SUV. The flat LED taillights and sporty bumpers are also worth a mention. The i5 clearly looks like a 5 Series, adopting the classic three-box design with a long hood and Hofmeister kink, and displaying a modern interpretation of the brand's signature twin headlights and kidney grille (optionally illuminated). With the exception of some minor details, the BMW i5 EV and 5 Series ICE models look largely the same, adopting the brand's latest design language. BMW has unveiled the all-new 2024 5 Series (G60), and for the first time ever the executive sedan offers a fully electric variant called i5.

Batteries in series