BMW electrifies the X5 with a 525-mile iX5 60 xDrive
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BMW unveils the 2027 iX5 60 xDrive, the first all‑electric X5, built on BMW’s Gen6 eDrive with an 800V architecture and a Europe‑spec 141 kWh pack delivering up to 525 miles WLTP; a dual‑motor AWD setup makes 578 hp and 805 Nm, with DC fast charging up to 460 kW enabling 10–80% in about 23 minutes. The SUV features Neue Klasse styling and an optional Panoramic iDrive display, and it will be assembled in the US (Spartanburg) with US pricing around $75,000; it goes on sale in late 2026, with electric variants following early 2027.
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