2023 BMW 5 Series EV
The electric BMW 5 Series will borrow many of the premium features of the iX and i4. Expect rival Tesla Model S to be available with LED headlights with BMW Laserlight and matrix function, BMW iDrive 8.0, BMW Curved Display which integrates a fully digital instrument cluster and central display on a one-piece curved panel, BMW Digital Key Plus with Ultra-Wideband ( digital key 3.0), 5G connectivity, panoramic sunroof, and more.
In May 2021, the current generation 5 Series gains a four-zone automatic climate control system with a nanoparticle filter that enhances the air inside the car using nano fluff and an activated carbon coating. The next-generation Series 5 electric variant may get this air filtration system as a standard feature.
Automated driving and parking functions should be possible in the electric BMW 5 Series from day one, with software upgrades that enhance autonomous driving capabilities later in the lifecycle. Level 3 autonomous driving could be another attraction to this model.
Design story
The styling of the new 5-series features, like the 2025 3-series, a relatively wide shark-nose grille flanked by high-tech headlamps. Without the vertical kidney divider and the roundel badge above it, there’s a strong hint of Skoda about the nose.
As depicted in our artist’s impression, at the back there’s a full-width light bar, bold bumpers without visible tailpipes (except for M and M Performance models), wider track and bigger tyres. It’s a low-risk design in a market that tends to punish high-risk solutions. The optional glowing grille is expected to feature different mood variations, ranging from subdued to sporty.
Inside, the new 2023 BMW 5-series interior was clearly inspired by the latest 7-series. Of particular note are the use of crystal-style controls for seat adjustment, iDrive and gear selection (below), as well as the increased choice of man-made materials like the Veganza trim instead of traditional wood and leather.
Note also the clever new head-up display, which runs along the bottom of the windscreen. Cheaper than the bulky and heavy conventional projector set, this slim and light alternative could well take future instrument binnacles down a more pragmatic avenue.
2023 BMW 5 Series Review: New BMW 5 Series PHEV, EV Prototypes
Since they all share the same platform, the electric i5 will look pretty much the same as the combustion engine 5er.
In case you missed the memo, BMW has adopted a new tagline: “The Power of Choice.” While it might make you think of Kia’s old “Power to Surprise” slogan, Bavaria’s message isn’t as vague as its usual kind of motto.
This refers to the sale of cars with all types of powertrains: gasoline, diesel, hybrid/plug-in hybrid, and EV. One such example is the X3/iX3, with the new 7 Series debuting on April 20 to offer a wide range of powertrains.
It’s going to be the same story as the next-gen X1 arriving at the end of the year, but we’re here to talk about the new Series 5. Our spies have collected footage taken at different locations depicting some of the prototypes.
We can see the combustion engine 5er, plug-in hybrid, and the pure electric i5. Everything looks pretty much the same as the Series 5 and i5 will share the same CLAR platform.
Mercedes has taken a different approach as the S-Class and EQS use different architectures, with the latter featuring bespoke EV basics.
While this test vehicle has several layers of disguise to hide the production design, we can already say that the Series 5/i5 won’t get the giant grille of the Series 7 and subsequent XMs.
Those headlights and taillights are replacements, but since the body panels won’t change, the temporary cluster has the same shape as the last.
The flush door handle resembles the i4 and will help airflow for better efficiency. The new 5 Series seems to have a sharper design and we get the impression that it has rear-wheel steering.
Spies couldn’t peek inside, but previous shots have shown the dashboard tweaked to accommodate the side-by-side iDrive 8 setup. BMW has said it will eventually have this layout across all models.
During the BMW Group’s annual conference held yesterday, the company announced pre-production of the i5 will begin this year.
That could mean the next Series 5 will be available with all forms of propulsion from day one when it will go on sale in 2023. A similar strategy is being worked out for the Series 7/i7 and X1/iX1 pairs.
Likely arriving in 2024 or early 2025, the M5 will retain its V8 engine, but with an electric motor to push the combined output to around 750 hp. More accurate horsepower counts will be available later this year when the wild XM SUV will open its doors in production guise.
2023 BMW 5 Series Release Date
Oliver Zipse, Chairman of BoM, BMW Group, told PNP (via g80.bimmerpost.com) in an interview that BMW Group Plant Dingolfing will produce the next generation 5 Series and the first electric 5 series.
In addition, the German factory will produce the next generation 7 Series and the first electric 7 Series (BMW i7).
The Dingolfing E-Powertrain Competency Center will be responsible for the Series 5 electric battery modules, battery cell coatings, high voltage battery assemblies, and electronic engines (electric motors).
The facility has been producing BMW iX3 electric motors since 2020 and will start producing BMW iX and BMW i4 batteries and battery modules in May 2021.
The iX and i4 will also receive their electric motors from this facility. Production of the electric BMW 5 Series can also be carried out in China, but only for domestic sales.
Expecting no less than a 50% share of electric vehicles in its annual sales globally from 2030, the BMW Group is preparing to produce electric cars and electric vehicle components.
Starting this year, it plans to manufacture electric drivetrains for 500,000 electric vehicles annually at Dingolfing.
BMW invested more than EUR 500 million to expand the electric drivetrain production capacity at this location this year. It is preparing other production sites – such as Regensburg and Leipzig – to produce electric drivetrains.
In total, the German automaker plans to invest around EUR 790 million in increasing the production capacity of electric powertrain components at these three locations and Steyr this year.
BMW confirmed in a press release on December 7, 2021, that the fully electrified 5 Series will be added to its portfolio in 2023.
By 2023, the company will have at least one fully electric model on the road in approximately 90 percent of its current market segment.
On October 21, 2021, a report from autohome.com.cn said that the BMW Group could “release” the next-generation 5 Series by the end of Spring 2023 (May 2023).
The report did not clarify whether it was referring to the world premiere, the global market launch, or the Chinese launch. There is still clarity on the rhythm of the launch as to whether the electric sedan will debut before the combustion engine model.
2023 BMW 5 Series G60
The upcoming BMW 5 Series G60 will be important for the future of the brand. The 5 Series is not only one of BMW’s best-selling models but it is the first generation of the 5er to come with an all-electric variant, the upcoming BMW i5. But one of the biggest question marks surrounding the Series 5 is its design, which is teased in this new spy photo.
When it debuts, the design will be very important. If it looks odd, like the Series 4, sales might drop and customers might jump. However, if it is traditionally good-looking, not only will it continue to sell well but customers will also be more attracted to the i5.
Our sources tell us that the new 5 Series will be more traditional in its design, leaving the sedan’s design language more radical to the 7 Series. That can be seen in these new photos.
Despite being draped in thick camouflage, the design of this Series 5 test mule looks rather tame. The grille appears to be of relatively normal size, the headlights are sleek and simple, and the proportions are just right.
There don’t seem to be any funky design elements in the new 5er; no funky grille, no spitting headlights, just a simple BMW design.
That will bode well for the upcoming BMW i5. Combining an elegant and handsome design with an all-electric powertrain in a sedan that is already very comfortable for customers and that should be a hit.
We don’t have any word on the powertrains but it should be similar to the BMW iX in that respect. It’s likely to get an iX M60 powertrain as well, with the M5’s highest power and performance levels, which should interest a lot of customers.
We’re just grateful that the Series 5 will stay handsome and sophisticated instead of weird and extravagant. Series 5 would be much better for it.
2023 BMW 5 Series Redesign
Our spy photographer has seen the next-generation BMW 5 Series during its development program for the first time. It will hit showrooms in 2023 with the option of a pure electric i5 variant, which will allow it to compete for head-on with the upcoming Mercedes EQE and the recently revised Tesla Model S.
The all-electric BMW 5 Series will follow the iX3 crossover, i4 sedan, and larger iX SUV into showrooms – and, like the cars, it will carry the “i” prefix before its model number to distinguish it from the petrol, diesel, and plug variants. The -in hybrid will also appear in the lineup.
The new BMW 5 Series shares design elements with the upcoming 7 Series, featuring the same narrow headlights and a similar aggressive nose. Unlike some of BMW’s recent offerings, such as the 4 Series, the kidney grille has been kept to a reasonable size.
Overall, the styling tweaks seem evolutionary rather than revolutionary. The new car looks very much like the current model in profile, and the rear retains most of the same lines – right down to the tiny duck spoiler above the boot lid.
The current G30 5 Series is based on BMW’s modular CLAR foundation, which uses high-strength steel and lightweight composites in its construction.
The eighth-generation model will probably use an updated version of the same platform and, given that the iX3 SUV uses a similar foundation, EV technology is likely to be carried too.
The iX3 is the first BMW to feature the company’s fifth-generation electric drivetrain.
In the SUV, it consists of a 282bhp electric motor mounted on the rear axle and an 80kWh battery pack, which is good for 285 miles. However, the electric 5 Series can push this range figure past 300 miles, thanks to its more aerodynamic body.
The BMW Group has announced that it will launch 25 new electrified models across its various brands by 2023, with roughly half of them abandoning internal combustion engines altogether.
BMW has also confirmed that other models in its core line-up will get pure electric variants, including the X1 SUV and 7 Series limousine, with electric power featured alongside a next-generation combustion engine and plug-in hybrid options.
Where the regular engine continues, 48-volt mild-hybrid technology will be used to help further improve fuel efficiency and cut CO2 emissions. As such, we expect some of the 5 Series’ 2.0-liter petrol and diesel engines to make it to the next generation, being at the lower end of the sedan lineup.
The car in this spy shot is powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain, as indicated by the additional filler door on the front left panel and the “hybrid test vehicle” sticker scattered around its body.
We’re expecting multiple PHEV systems for the new 5 Series, which will most likely be an evolution of the powertrain found in the current 530e and 545e.
The 530e uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, while the 545e uses a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. On the current car, the first unit makes 248bhp, while the latter has 387bhp – and both numbers will increase slightly as the generations change.
2023 BMW 5 Series Electric Powertrains
The BMW blog reports word from sources that the BMW i5, the electric version of the next 5 Series, will be offered with three models at launch.
The range will reportedly open with the single-motor rear-wheel-drive i5 eDrive40, placed under the two-motor all-wheel-drive i5 xDrive40 and i5 M50.
The BMW 5 Series G60/G61 generation will reportedly go into production in July 2023, initially only as a sedan but with a wagon following in 2024.
The i5 is also expected to launch in 2023 and could be offered as a wagon, sources told the BMW Blog.
While specifications for the i5 have yet to be announced, the i4 eDrive40 uses a rear-mounted 250kW/430Nm electric motor while the iX xDrive40 crossover generates 240kW and 630Nm from its dual electric motors.
The i4 M50’s dual-motor setup delivers a total output of 400kW and 795Nm.
It’s unclear what size battery the i5 will use. The i4 has an 84kWh battery, while the larger iX has a choice of 77kWh and 112kWh batteries.
All of BMW’s latest electric models support DC fast charging at speeds of up to 150kW, with the i4 and iX models xDrive50 and M60 offering charging speeds of up to 200kW.
They also support three-phase AC charging up to 11kW.
As part of BMW’s Power of Choice strategy, the next 5 Series will be available not only in an electric i5 to rival the Mercedes-Benz EQE and Audi A6 e-Tron, but also with petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid powertrains to rival the Mercedes-Benz. E-Class and Audi A6.
While Mercedes-Benz is investing heavily in a variety of vehicles stemming from its dedicated Electric Vehicle Architecture and Audi is gearing up to introduce the Premium Platform Electric, BMW is rolling out a more conventional-looking electric version of the existing model.
The i5 will not only join the i4 and iX3, but also the electric version of the next X1 crossover and 7 Series flagship sedan.
Recent spy shots show the i5 will feature the same ‘curved dashboard’ setup as the i4 and iX, both sporting a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment display located in one cover housing.
It also seems to get the same gearshift core and rotary iDrive controller as the iX.
The styling is sleeker than the current 5 Series, with more of a fastback profile like the upcoming Audi A6 e-Tron, but the overall look is much more convenient than the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
BMW 5 Series design and dimensions
The 5 Series is a huge seller for BMW and like the 3 Series it features much more restrained kidney grilles than those on the latest 7 Series, the i4 and iX that have proven so controversial with BMW fans. There’s also no split headlight treatment like we’ve seen on other large BMW models recently. A dark painted sill and rear bumper hide some of the 5 Series’ mass and to the rear a pair of rather conventional horizontal light clusters.
The car is also bigger than before, sitting 10cm longer and three centimetres wider than the outgoing model with an extra 20mm allocated to the wheelbase, which should allow a little extra legroom for rear-seat occupants. With a capacity of 520 litres, the boot of the 520i is reduced slightly in size compared with the current car. The i5’s space is reduced further, at 490 litres.
BMW 5 Series Next Generation 2023
Trials of the next-generation BMW 5 Series (BMW G60) and it’s pure electric variant began in Europe last year. The latter will arrive as the BMW i5, a wider alternative to the BMW i4.
Through the first spy shots, BMW is developing the next generation 5 Series with a familiar silhouette. So expect the BMW i5 2023 to feature the proportions of a traditional sedan.
Fans of the old kidney grille can breathe a sigh of relief, as we have confirmation from spy shots that BMW isn’t adopting the highly criticized vertical grille seen on the 4 Series model line or even the BMW iX.
The kidney grille of the all-new 5er does look bigger, but luckily it doesn’t reach the apron. Next-generation models should have door handles that sit flat (but not out) for a clean look and aerodynamic benefits.
The CarSpyMedia YouTube channel recently shared a video showing the Series 2023 5 and Series 2023 5 plug-in hybrids.
Heavy camouflage and spare parts while continuing to keep the actual design secured in secrecy, but we can reiterate two things in the looks department from the clip.
First, the Series 5, at least in its saloon version, won’t deviate much from its current shape and size. The second observation is that executive luxury cars will continue to feature horizontal kidney grilles instead of mimicking the giant butterfly-shaped vertical grilles featured on some BMWs since the Mk2 4 Series. We’re optimistic that the electric 5er will also be safe from BMW’s recent polarizing design cues.
Made with muscular shoulders & wide tracks
ElectricVehicleWeb reader and Instagram user Shkelqim Ameti (@germanysfinest43) has been working on speculative renderings of the front and rear of the BMW 5 Series Electric (BMW i5) after observing the first spy shots of the test prototype in early July 2021.
The new front-end of the i5 gives the car a younger and more dynamic character. The reshaped headlights feature a unique daytime driving light ring in a hexagonal shape and a bluish hue.
The kidney lattice looks wider because it has a completely covered surface instead of a vertical bar. The small ‘i’ logo and blue circle are signs that the car is a BMW I, model.
The hood drops lower, has a sharper crease line, and the dome meets the empty kidney grille. The bumper has a strong outer edge, including a vertical air curtain towards the edge that guides airflow through the wheels.
The deck lid looks more aerodynamic as it blends into the windshield gracefully, a bit like in a coupe. Spy shots have shown these changes to BMW’s test mules on public roads. The decklid spoiler is edgier, it almost looks like a separate aero add-on.
The sleek, angled taillights contribute to the car’s low and wide stance. A thin strip of light connects the taillights, but we doubt we’ll see that on an actual product.
BMW designers showed no interest in these EV signature design cues. Neither the iX nor the i4 has a light strip that bridges the lights.
The diffuser-style rear apron shows that the given BMW i5 is defined with the Sport package.
The bottom of the apron has blue elements around the edges, providing a sporty contrast and highlighting the car’s drive system. It also tries to make up for the absence of the twin exhausts of a conventional BMW.
Западные издания опубликовали фотографии с тестов гибридных и электрических прототипов седана BMW 5 Series версии 2023 модельного года.
BMW использует новый слоган: «Сила выбора». Хотя это может натолкнуть вас на мысль о старом лозунге Kia «Сила удивлять», послание баварской компании не такое расплывчатое, как обычно. Это относится к продаже автомобилей со всеми типами силовых агрегатов: бензиновыми, дизельными, гибридными/плагин-гибридными и полностью электрическими. Одним из таких примеров является X3/iX3, а новая 7-я серия дебютирует 20 апреля и предлагает широкий спектр силовых агрегатов.
Это будет та же история с X1 следующего поколения, который появится к концу года, но мы здесь, чтобы поговорить о новой 5-й серии.
Заводы BMW в Германии и Великобритании возвращаются к полной производительности
Западные шпионы собрали кадры, снятые в разных местах, на которых запечатлено несколько прототипов новой «пятерки». Мы видим баварскую новинку, оснащенную двигателем внутреннего сгорания, плагин-гибридной силовой установкой и чисто электрический i5. Все они выглядят примерно одинаково, поскольку 5-я серия и i5 будут использовать одну и ту же платформу CLAR. Mercedes применил другой подход, поскольку его S-класс и EQS построены на разных архитектурах, причем последний имеет специальную платформу, которая создавалась исключительно для электромобилей.
Несмотря на то, что эти тестовые автомобили имеют несколько слоев маскировки, чтобы скрыть дизайн, мы уже можем сказать, что 5 Series/i5 не получит гигантскую фальшрадиаторную решетку, которая будет у новых 7 Series и XM. Эти фары и задние фонари являются временными, но, поскольку панели кузова не изменятся, предварительные кластеры имеют ту же форму, что и окончательные.
Дверные ручки заподлицо напоминают ручки i4 и должны способствовать улучшенному прохождению воздушного потока для большей аэродинамической эффективности. Новая 5-я серия имеет более четкий дизайн, и у нас создается впечатление, что она может похвастаться управлением задними колесами. Шпионам не удалось заглянуть внутрь, но на предыдущих снимках была видна обновленная приборная панель, похожая на ту, которая используется при iDrive 8 с ее параллельными экранами. BMW заявила, что в конечном итоге такая компоновка будет использоваться во всех моделях.
Не так давно, наше издание писало о том, что Россия может лишиться люксовой линейки компаний BMW и Mercedes-Benz из-за санкций 2022 года. Антироссийские санкции наложили ценовой ограничитель на автомобили люксовых брендов.
When can I buy the new 2023 BMW 5-series?
G60 production starts in July 2023, with the Touring due to go into production early in 2024. Such a wide array of powertrains and options is planned that some of the combinations listed above may not reach showrooms until 2025.
The 5-series and i5 are to be introduced simultaneously in all major markets, as with the 7-series. As before, only China gets the long-wheelbase saloon (G68) in both combustion-engined and electric guise.
That’s the smart thing about Munich’s current open-technology approach: you can go all-in when the time is right, you can hang on a bit longer with more conservative options, or mix and match until legislation intervenes or the rate of electric adoption changes.
Infotainment and the next iteration of OS
Lifted straight out of the 7-series, the Operating System 8 (OS8) fitted to G60/61 focuses on touch and voice control. It abandons almost all knobs, switches and thumbwheels in favour of a large curved display, a full-width interaction bar and optional augmented-reality displays within the driver’s core field of vision. Old die-hards may struggle to cope, but BMW is confident the rest of the population will lap it up.
The choice of driver-assistance systems continues to get broader and more complex. Motorway Assist takes the sting out of slow-moving dual-carriageway traffic. Level 3 autonomous driving – where the car can drive itself in some situations, but the driver needs to be ready to resume control – will become available in certain European markets by the middle of 2023. BMW has, however, quietly withdrawn even a tentative intro date for Level 4 (driver largely unnecessary), while Level 5 (steering wheel and pedals no longer required) has moved even deeper into the crystal ball.
Nevertheless, some new assistance systems make their debut on the new 2023 5-series. It can memorise selected parking manoeuvres and re-execute them on demand – even via a remote-control app while you’re standing outside the car.
The new Five can take care of all steering, braking and throttle actions when this parking system is active, and can switch between forward and reverse gears itself. Another option will be Active Speed Limit Assist, which extends the scope of acceleration, deceleration and steering actions, although it’s not close to a full autopilot system (thank goodness).
Trim levels and equipment
In terms of trim levels, M Sport kicks off the range; BMW long ago realised that most UK customers upgraded to this trim level anyway, so it’s the default these days. It brings 18-inch alloy wheels, ambient lighting, sports seats, powered folding mirrors, high-beam assist and automatic air-conditioning. Other standard equipment includes a heated driver’s seat, adaptive LED headlights, a Harman Kardon stereo and a wireless smartphone charging tray.
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Additional dark trim elements feature on the M Sport Pro, plus an illuminated front grille, ‘Shadowline’ headlights, upgraded audio, red painted brake calipers, M Sport seat belts, a rear spoiler and larger alloys.
There’s also the Comfort Pack (heated steering wheel, auto tailgate and comfort access), Comfort Pack Plus (ventilated front seats, heated front and rear seats, four-zone air- conditioning), the Tech Pack (Parking Assistant Plus, gesture control and an interior camera) and Tech Pack Plus (Driving Assistant Pro and Parking Assistant Pro) available on the options list. For those who want to add individual features, the limited range of items available includes adaptive suspension, sun blinds, a Bowers & Wilkins audio system and sun-protection glass.
BMW has already confirmed that it plans to add the usual Touring estate model to the range – including pure-electric i5 Touring versions. Both these and 5 Series plug-in hybrid powertrains are set to arrive in 2024.
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