Video Summary
The BMW i5 Touring has the same hardware as the i5 saloon, with a bigger back, but is better and costs £2,250 more.It has the same 81-kilowatt hour battery, with a range of 342 miles.
To look at, it is pretty much the same as the saloon up to about the middle and then it goes touring.
From the back angle, the car is very good looking and more elegant than an SUV; less in your face.
The Touring model is thought to be better looking than the saloon.
The estate hatchback contains 570 liters of space, 70 more than the iX SUV and 80 more than the i5 saloon.
The backs seats are able to be lowered.
There’s plenty of extra storage.
There is no front trunk available, which is because it is built on the same platform as the ICE and plug-in hybrid version.
The window does not open separately anymore, which is due to the sloping roofline and the rear spoiler.
It has five seats, with good room in the back in the rear.
The car is so light and airy because of the panoramic roof, making the rider feel not so boxed in.
There are four USB-C ports in the back and climate control.
With a steering that’s a bit thick, it serves its intended purpose.
It includes a "boost" paddle.
It’s as fast as the normal i5; this eDrive40 has 335 brake horsepower on offer.
Flat to full averages 137 kilowatts.
On a home charger, it will take about 13 hours for a full charge; a rapid charger will take 26 to 30 minutes.
The i5 Touring is one of the best electric cars to drive.
If someone wants a similar budget as the i5, another similar car available is an IXXDrive40.
