BMW iX5 spotted ahead of US launch, sporting its new Double-X headlights — SkimNews
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- The 2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive was spotted testing in public ahead of its early 2027 US launch, debuting the brand's new "Double-X" headlight signature that combines low-beam, DRL, side lights, and turn signals into a single unit.
- The iX5 runs on BMW's sixth-generation eDrive system with 800V architecture and a 144 kWh US-spec battery (BMW's largest EV pack to date), delivering an estimated 435 miles of EPA range.
- BMW's electric SUV supports 460 kW DC fast charging — topping the battery from 10% to 80% in 23 minutes — and bidirectional charging to power external devices like camping gear or e-bikes.
- Its dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain produces 578 hp and 593 lb-ft of torque, enabling a 0-60 mph run in 4.4 seconds.
- The iX5 is the first all-electric BMW slated for US production, with output set to begin at BMW's Plant Spartanburg by year's end.
- 2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive pricing starts at $79,800 (plus a $1,450 destination fee) in the US, versus €102,800 (~$115,000) for the Europe-market model.
Why it matters: The iX5's US production at Spartanburg and its $79,800 starting price — roughly $35,000 below the European asking price — give BMW a domestically built electric SUV with class-leading 460 kW charging speeds and 435-mile estimated range to compete with Mercedes and Tesla in the premium EV segment.
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