TheBMW i5also experiences an increase in itsrange.
- The 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 boasts an EPA estimated range of 364 miles.
- That exceeds the maximum range of the farthest-reaching Tesla, which is the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, by one mile.
- For the 2026 model year, the BMW i5 sedan will have a slight increase in its driving range.
BMW Isn't playing around when it comes to enhancements for its vehicles. What may appear as trivial changes can be quite substantial beneath the surface.
The 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 that began at the start of the year With a somewhat bigger battery and multiple efficiency enhancements, this demonstrates that BMW is approaching the electric vehicle market with serious commitment. WhenBMW initially unveiled the updated model, iX It was anticipated that its 113.4-kilowatt-hour (usable) battery pack would provide approximately 316 to 340 miles of range when fully charged.
Initially impressive, the vehicle becomes even more so when you consider its official EPA range of 364 miles per full charge. This figure surpasses BMW’s projections by 7%, making the 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 the top performer in terms of range within BMW’s electric lineup.
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- In 2024, BMW sold more electric vehicles than both Audi and Mercedes-Benz combined.
- BMW’s Neue Klasse electric vehicles will have up to 560 miles of range.
Furthermore, the updated iX now leads over all others. Tesla In terms of driving range, exceeding the 363-mile rating of the refreshed Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive by at least one mile. On the other hand, the sole Model Y Available in the United States, the Long Range All-Wheel Drive model boasts an EPA-estimated range of 327 miles.
In addition to having a somewhat bigger battery, the updated BMW iX features an enhanced inverter incorporating silicon carbide elements, along with better wheel bearings and lower-energy-consuming headlights. As stated by BMW, these minor enhancements resulted in a 10% boost in overall efficiency. The flagship version now boasts increased power at 536 horsepower compared to the preceding xDrive50 model which offered 516 hp; however, the peak charging capacity of 195 kilowatts stays the same.
However, that is not everything. In 2026, BMW i5 The electric sedan sees a range enhancement throughout its lineup. Among them, the highest-ranking i5 variant is the eDrive40 equipped with 19-inch wheels, boasting an EPA-estimated range of 310 miles—a 5% increase over the previous model. Notably, the most significant upgrade comes from the i5 eDrive40 featuring 20-inch wheels; this configuration now offers 300 miles per charge, marking an 8% rise compared to earlier models. For versions fitted with larger wheels or those opting for xDrive all-wheel-drive setup, their estimated range stands at approximately 259 to 278 miles following full charging sessions as rated by the EPA.
Lastly, several of BMW’s plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) will see an increase in their AC charging rates for the 2026 model year within the U.S. market. The updated models including the 550e Drive, X5 xDrive50e, and M5 can now achieve a top charging speed of 11 kW, compared to the earlier limit of 7.4 kW.
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