Overview
- BMW unveiled the fifth‑generation X5 family on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, confirming petrol, diesel, plug‑in hybrid, battery‑electric and a planned hydrogen fuel‑cell variant.
- The all‑electric iX5 60 xDrive is the technical centerpiece, using Gen6 eDrive with an 800‑volt architecture, roughly 141–144 kWh usable cell‑to‑pack battery, dual motors rated near 578 hp, and peak DC charging of about 460 kW.
- BMW gives the iX5 manufacturer WLTP ranges up to 525 miles in Europe and an estimated U.S. figure of around 435 miles, while claiming a 10–80% charge in roughly 22–23 minutes at compatible chargers.
- Production for the whole X5 line will run at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina starting in 2026, with petrol and diesel customer deliveries slated for late 2026 and plug‑in hybrid and all‑electric variants due in early 2027.
- BMW confirmed a series‑production iX5 Hydrogen but said regional refuelling limits will restrict availability, with BMW Australia explicitly ruling out the hydrogen model for now; the Neue Klasse software and bidirectional charging add flexibility for owners where infrastructure supports it.