BMW i5 bookings open in India, 5th electric BMW car

BMW India has opened the pre-launch bookings for the first-ever all-electric BMW i5, which will be the carmaker's fifth electric vehicle (EV) in the country after the BMW iX1, BMW iX, BMW i4 and BMW i7. Mini India, which is part of BMW Group India, also offers the electric Mini 3-Door Cooper SE.

All EVs sold by BMW Group India are completely built-up (CBU) models. While the BMW i5 can be booked via the BMW dealership network and BMW Online Shop, the electric car's deliveries will be done on a first-come-first-serve basis from May.

Being made available in India in the BMW i5 M60 xDrive avatar, the EV has a 601hp/820Nm motor. It can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 3.8 seconds. The EV has a claimed range of up to 516km (WLTP) on a single full charge.

«We are very excited to announce the pre-launch bookings of the first-ever BMW i5 M60 xDrive in India. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive is an epic athlete — it captivates from start to finish and leads with elegant design, innovative technology and dynamic performance,» said Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India.

«BMW Group India has been a leader in the electric luxury car segment for two consecutive years, offering the most versatile portfolio — BMW i7, BMW iX, BMW i4, BMW iX1 and Mini SE. With the introduction of the first-ever BMW i5 M60 xDrive, we will further enhance the exceptionally diverse and innovative lineup of electric vehicles, and strengthen BMW Group India’s position in the Indian electric luxury car segment,» he added.

BMW Group India is the leader in the country's luxury EV segment, selling 1,474 units in 2023.