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Iconic Silhouette, Electrified Details
Dual Personalities: Choose between the Luxury Line (chrome accents) or M Sport (aggressive bumpers + black grille). The signature kidney grille, now sealed and framed in LED lights, pulses like a heartbeat at night.
Long-Wheelbase Elegance: At 5,175mm long with a 3,105mm wheelbase, it boasts balanced proportions. The Hofmeister kink on the C-pillar embeds an illuminated “5”, honoring tradition while signaling EV identity.
Aero Efficiency: Flush door handles (Cd 0.23) and 20-inch aero wheels with Michelin e·PRIMACY tires optimize range without sacrificing style.
Precision Engineering
Hardware:
Rear-mounted synchronous motor (210kW/410Nm) excels in high-speed consistency.
CATL 79.05kWh NCM battery supports 195kW DC fast charging (10-80% in 33 mins) .
Performance:
Metric Claimed Real-World
0-100km/h 6.7s 6.5s (Sport Mode)
CLTC Range 567km 500km+ (25°C), 350km (-15°C)
Efficiency 16.8kWh/100km 17.9kWh (Highway), 15.3kWh (City)
Digital Luxury Refined
Craftsmanship: Veganza leatherette seats, crystal shifter, and “Thunderstruck” wood trim fuse modernity with warmth. Ambient lighting woven into dashboard seams creates a galaxy-like cabin at night.
Intelligence:
12.3+14.9-inch Curved Display runs iDrive 8.5 with natural voice control (95% accuracy).
Optional 31-inch Rear 8K Theatre Screen (compatible with iQiyi/Tencent Video) transforms commutes.
Quirks: Single front cupholder and a 15cm rear tunnel remind us of its ICE roots.
The Electric Ultimate Machine
Air Suspension: Standard! Adapts stiffness/height: lowers for stability at speed, rises to glide over potholes. “Comfort Plus” mode feels like “riding on clouds”.
Handling Prowess: Rear-drive balance + variable steering delivers razor-sharp turns. M Sport’s iBoost Mode (paddle-activated) adds 30Nm for 10-second adrenaline bursts.
ADAS Innovation: Eye-confirmed lane change – glance at mirrors to approve maneuvers – feels intuitive versus robotic rivals.
Unique Selling Points: The “Driver’s EV”
Heritage Respected: 50:50 weight distribution, reinforced subframes – BMW’s driving DNA remains intact.
China-Only Perks: Extra-padded seats, “Thunderstruck” wood trim, and WeChat integration show local commitment.
Verdict: The Balanced Electrified Executive
The BMW i5 isn’t the flashiest EV, but it masters the holy trinity of luxury, dynamics, and usability. With air suspension as its crown jewel and aggressive pricing as its wildcard, it’s the ultimate choice for those seeking “electrification without driver’s compromise”.
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