"2024 BMW i5: A Safe and Intriguing EV Option with Impressive Range and Price"

BMW has unveiled the 2024 5 Series, which includes a fully electric variant called the i5. The i5 offers a driving range of 295 miles and is available in two model variants, the eDrive40 single-motor RWD variant and the M60 xDrive AWD performance model. The i5 is built on the CLAR flexible drive architecture shared with internal combustion, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid 5 Series models. The i5 eDrive40 delivers 335 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while the i5 M60 xDrive features a dual-motor powertrain delivering 590-hp and 549 lb-ft of torque. The i5 is priced at $67,795 for the eDrive40 and $85,095 for the M60 xDrive.