BMW introduced the iX5, its first U.S.-built electric SUV, slated for a Q1 2027 launch. The model slots into a fifth‑generation X5 lineup that now spans gas, diesel, plug‑in hybrid, battery‑electric and hydrogen. Its 144 kWh cell‑to‑pack battery uses 120 mm cylindrical Gen6 cells, delivering 435 miles of range and a peak 460 kW charge rate.

A 10‑minute charge adds roughly 170 miles, while a full 10‑80 % top‑up takes 22 minutes. The iX5 xDrive60 pairs an electrically excited rear motor with a front induction unit that can shut off for efficiency, producing 570 hp and 593 lb‑ft of torque and sprinting to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Inside, the Neue Klasse design brings a panoramic vision display, a 17.9‑inch central screen, and an Android‑based OS that supports Amazon Alexa+ AI.

Pricing starts at $81,250 with destination, placing the iX5 against rivals like the Rivian R1S and Porsche Cayenne Electric. All units will roll out from BMW’s Spartanburg plant, using locally sourced battery cells to mitigate tariff pressures. The vehicle’s high‑speed charging and long range set a new benchmark for American‑market SUVs.