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BMW iX5 Revealed: 435-Mile Range EV Starts at $79,800

BMW's first-ever electric X5 is here. The iX5 60 xDrive brings 570 hp, 435 miles of range, and 22-minute fast charging to U.S. buyers in 2027.

BMW iX5 Revealed: 435-Mile Range EV Starts at $79,800

BMW has finally put a fully electric badge on its best-selling SUV. The all-new iX5 60 xDrive made its world debut on June 30, 2026, at BMW's Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina, the same factory that will build it for global markets. It's the first zero-emission version of the X5 in the nameplate's 27-year history, and it arrives with an estimated 435 miles of range, 570 horsepower, and a starting price of $79,800 before destination fees. For BMW, this isn't just a new trim level. The iX5 marks the brand's first all-electric vehicle built on U.S. soil, and it signals how seriously Munich is chasing buyers who want SUV practicality without a drop of gasoline. If the range and charging numbers hold up once EPA testing wraps, the iX5 instantly becomes one of the most credible electric alternatives in the segment. What BMW Announced According to BMW's official press release , the fifth-generation X5 now comes with five possible powertrains globally: a mild-hybrid inli…

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