2025 BMW i5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2025 BMW i5 is the new xDrive40, a 389-hp dual-motor AWD trim positioned between the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 and the high-performance M60. Otherwise, this is a light update rather than a redesign.
About the 2025 BMW i5
1st i5 generation, based on the G60 5 Series; second model year after the 2024 launch.
BMW positions the i5 as an electric executive sport sedan: a midsize luxury four-door that blends the familiar comfort, cabin quality, and road manners of the 5 Series with EV smoothness, quick charging, and modern display tech. BMW’s messaging leans on sophistication, innovation, and everyday usability rather than futuristic gimmicks. Versus rivals, the i5’s main appeal is that it feels like a traditional premium sedan first and an EV second, with strong performance available if you want it.
The eDrive40 remains the everyday, range-focused i5, with rear-wheel drive, a curved digital display and touchscreen, and Harman Kardon audio. The new xDrive40 adds AWD and more power while keeping the same upscale cabin focus. At the top, the 593-hp M60 pairs AWD with an adaptive suspension, stronger M Sport brakes and Bowers & Wilkins audio.
What changed, by category
2025 BMW i5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Dual AC Electric Motors | AC Electric Motor | Dual AC Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 593 hp | 335 hp | 389 hp |
| Torque | 586 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 435 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 17.3 cu-ft | 17.3 cu-ft | 17.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 253 | 295 | 266 |
| MPGe Combined | 90 | 105 | 93 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Head-Up Display | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2025 BMW i5?
The biggest change is the new xDrive40 trim. It gives the 2025 i5 a 389-hp dual-motor AWD model between the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 and the much more powerful M60.
Is the 2025 BMW i5 a redesign?
No, the 2025 BMW i5 is not a redesign. It remains part of the first i5 generation introduced for 2024, with the new xDrive40 serving as the main update.
Does the 2025 BMW i5 xDrive40 have all-wheel drive?
Yes, the 2025 i5 xDrive40 has dual-motor all-wheel drive and produces 389 hp. It sits between the 335-hp rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 and the 593-hp AWD M60.
What changed on the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40?
Heated front seats became standard on the 2025 i5 eDrive40. Its core 335-hp rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive powertrain otherwise carried over.
Is the 2025 BMW i5 much different from the 2024 model?
No, the 2025 BMW i5 is only a light update over the 2024 model. The lineup gains the xDrive40 AWD trim, and the eDrive40 gets standard heated front seats, but there is no redesign or major infotainment overhaul.
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