2027 BMW iX5 first drive: 450+ miles of range and self-closing doors

The BMW iX5 60 xDrive packs a 144 kWh battery, 460 kW charging over a NACS port and over 450 miles of EPA-estimated range. Pricing starts at $79,800, close to the $77,500 plug-in X5 50e.

• 144 kWh battery and 460 kW charging: 10–80% in 22 minutes
• Over 450 miles of range; a BMW engineer drove 500+ miles without stopping
• 570 hp and 593 lb-ft of torque in the 60 xDrive version
• Starts at $79,800 versus $77,500 for the X5 50e plug-in hybrid