India, April 25 -- BMW India has launched the all-electric i5 in the country, the electrified version of the new-generation 5 Series. The new BMW i5 is priced at Rs.1.20 crore (ex-showroom) and arrives in India in the top-spec M60 xDrive variant. The model arrives as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). BMW commenced bookings for the new i5 earlier this month, and deliveries will begin soon.

The new BMW i5 M60 xDrive packs an 83.9 kWh (81.2 kWh usable) battery pack that promises a range of 516 km (WLTP Cycle) on a single charge. Power comes from a dual electric motor setup, one on each axle, which produces a combined output of 593 bhp and 795 Nm of peak torque. 0-100 kmph comes up in 3.8 seconds while the top speed is restricted to 230 kmph. ...