Overview
- BMW revealed the new X5 at its Spartanburg facility and will build both internal‑combustion and electric versions on the same production line, with petrol and diesel assembly starting in August 2026 and first deliveries of combustion models set for end‑November 2026.
- The iX5 battery‑electric X5 uses two motors, a 141‑kWh battery, an 800‑volt electrical architecture that supports up to 460 kW fast charging and a WLTP range quoted at up to about 845 km.
- BMW will offer two plug‑in hybrids with more than 80–100 km of electric range and a high‑output M60e PHEV around 612 PS, while BMW M has confirmed a future X5 M will retain a V8 powerplant likely in a hybridized form.
- Early pricing is published across the range (roughly €94,800–€125,000), but BMW requires a mandatory 'Clear&Bold' interior package for the first four months of production, which raises launch‑period base prices in the configurator.
- BMW plans a hydrogen fuel‑cell X5 for selected markets around 2028, the iX5 battery packs will be assembled in nearby Woodruff using AESC cells, and the model reflects BMW’s stated ‘technology openness’ to match varied market needs.