Video Summary
Here is a summary of the video about the 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40:- The i5 eDrive40 is finished in Cape York Green metallic. It is a blueish-grayish-green newer BMW color.
- This model has the M Sport package.
- It's optioned with 21-inch aero wheels, which cost $1800 but decrease range by approximately 20 miles compared to the 19-inch aero wheels.
- This model has a Sky Lounge Roof, a full glass roof that does not open.
- The glass roof is esthetically pleasing and lets in a ton of light, up to 90% more than a traditional sunroof. It can also heat the cabin during the summer months.
- BMW keeps key signature design languages.
- The kidney grills are more horizontal, unlike the M3, M4, and iX's vertical grills.
- The exterior design looks better in person than in photos.
- It is an executive-class sedan. It sits between the i4 and the i7.
- There is the presence of a "boost button" on the steering wheel that temporarily increases torque to 317 ft-lbs for approximately 10 seconds.
- A single battery size used across all i5 models is a usable 81.2 kWh, and utilizes prismatic cells.
- The G60 5 Series has a trunk capacity of 17.3 cubic feet, slightly smaller than the G30.
- Air ride with the M Sport package is roughly 8 mm lower than the regular setup, and it's slightly stiffer.
- Driving in Comfort mode can be very comfortable and has great road handling.
- Electric Power Steering is rather light.
- A 17-speaker sound system is used in the I5, and an 18-speaker system on gas models.
- With a 40 amp level 2 charger in your garage you can see 9 kW charging speeds.
- At 5% battery, the charging rate is up to 213kW, and after that 270 mi of range and it only costs $900.
