FIRST UK DRIVE: BMW i5: The Ultimate Electric Driving Machine? | Electrifying

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- The i5 sits between the i4 and i7 in BMW's electric lineup.
- It has an 81.2 kWh battery.
- The eDrive 40 offers a range of up to 357 miles.
- The dual-motor all-wheel-drive M60 offers up to 320 miles of range.
- The range beats the Tesla Model Y and Audi e-tron GT.
- It has a lower range than the Mercedes EQE's claim of 410 miles.
- A real-world range is expected to be 270 to 340 miles.
- It peaks charging at 205 kW; 10-80% charging takes 30 minutes.
- 11 kW AC charging is standard; 22 kW AC charging is optional.
- Styling is the same as the regular BMW 5 Series.
- It has a boot space of 490 liters.
- A touring estate version is coming soon.
- Using a phone as a key isn’t an option. A large key fob is given instead.
- The interior is high-tech and lovely.
- The black gloss finish is fingerprinty.
- Adaptive regen braking engages when a car is in front of you or you are taking a turn.
- Air suspension is standard.
- The 0-62 mph time is approximately six seconds.
- The steering feels nice.
- The seats are more comfortable than other vehicles.
- It starts at 74,105 pounds, the equivalent to an entry-level Porsche Taycan.

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