2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 - POV First Driving Impressions

MSRP: From $66,800
Range: 295 mi battery-only
Dimensions: 199″ L x 75″ W x 60″ H
Engine: Electric
Horsepower: 335 hp
Battery: 83.9 kWh 400 V lithium-ion
Cargo volume: 17.3 ft³
Options:
-Phytonic Blue Metallic $650
-Luxury Seating Package (heated f/r) $1350
-Premium Package $2850 (Heated steering wheel, interior camera, full LED lights w/cornering, parking assistant plus, BMW curved display with HUD, Natural interaction)
-M Sport Package $3000 (21" Bicolor 954i Mix Performance NonRFT Wheels $1800), M sport suspension, steering wheel, shadowline exterior trim, M Sport Exterior and Interior elements
-Sky Lounge Roof $600
-Bowers and Wilkins Surround Sound $950
-Destination $995
Total Price: $78,995
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[@Userxxx840]

It’s a little trippy seeing topher drive on roads that I’ve been on plenty of times lol

[@erinsutherland1195]

I really like the interior of the car....very modern & colorful....

[@Fengtaro]

That’s a beautiful road!

[@RichardinNC1]

I’ve been a fan of the 5 series since the E39 and have owned several. I’d enjoy the i5 except missing the physical controls for the climate, etc. Your adjusting the driving assistance distance through a mass of menus is a case in point.I think I’d tire of the fake noises after a day or 2 and turn it off. I also would want more range. I could do 500 miles on the highway with my M550i!

[@KDR816]

I own i4 for almost a year and I have no problems with the HVAC controls at all

[@jinhuiren]

you are right

[@gilsonrogeriolimaoliveira2807]

If you are getting 800 kilometers out of a 550i, you are driving really slow.

[@CARBONHAWK1]

See if I were to buy an EV it’d be this. Not a Tesla

[@zahf6484]

Why? To save money on gas on your brand new $80k car? If you want a BMW, buy a real BMW. If you want an EV, buy a Tesla. Not complicated.

[@lawlkings]

​@@zahf6484 Sounds definitely like someone who doesn't know about either. Tesla may be an EV car, but it lacks luxury features like quiet interior, quiet road noise, luxury builds and etc. I own a Tesla and the road noise is BAD. Tesla barely uses any sound insulation

[@darkshines114]

@@lawlkings if you have an extra 40k lying around to blow for some reduction in NVH then there's no point in even comparing the two vehicles.

[@justincassidy2009]

This looks like a way better proposition than a Tesla. Interior is actually nice and not rudimentary and the acceleration noises sound pretty cool too. I’m still an ICE purist, but this looks way more fun to drive than a Tesla.

[@BP_2869]

​@@lawlkingsthank you someone who tells it like it is 🤦

[@SnubBarracuda]

I love that sound! It's like a spaceship tuned for combat.

[@NuggetEternal]

Sounds like a THX screen lmao

[@CarGeek360]

I can’t wait to see your review on the M60, that is one awesome car (it needs more range though)

[@kylereyes2337]

I’m today years old when I learned that Hans Zimmer designed the sound of this car

[@jassimmohammed17]

Bring back Pink Mirrors!! 🙌🏽

[@youngemotions8708]

I love this Bmwi5

[@salami99]

Intresting car, decent price next gen 5 will be insane

[@Steve-id5qx]

That Omega Speedmaster looks great!

[@Aheihd0jwi0]

Hi tank you

[@ARentz07]

I'm disappointed that the M Sport stitched airbag cover is gone. That always added some class to the steering wheel. In general, I don't know how to feel about this new 5er. It is not as attractive as the outgoing model, in my opinion, but the packaging seems better. It seems roomier. I'd have to see how it feels behind the wheel. Even then, there are loads of CPO 5-series on the market...

[@ARentz07]

Also, in my IS 500, the following distance control has its own button. It would be super annoying to have to navigate a menu to change it.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Menus for everything is one of the worst trends in the auto industry right now. Basically nothing is ergonomically anymore.

[@CarGeek360]

I prefer the exterior of the old gen and the interior of the new gen

[@edysinsimon8646]

I'd really like to see your take on the 5 series 540i specifically for the 2024 model year?

[@myemailiscool]

540i's are just starting production so we'll see them early next year. Hopefully it's on Topher's list for 2024

[@erinsutherland1195]

Awesome speakers......

[@SurprisedNautilus-yf4zs]

❤❤❤❤❤i love bmw cars❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dxcheong]

Wait, its made in SC? Any chance it gets a fed rebate?

[@Josh-ig1ve]

Pretty clean

[@handoit]

just curious, did you know fitra eri?, he's a car reviewer like you, from indonesia.

[@curseknight5]

Does anyone know if the EV BMW's handle as well as their gasoline brother and sisters? I know all EVs feel good with low centre of gravity but i know it doesn't mean great handling around bends because of tires etc etc

[@simonsays911]

I currently have a model 3 LR and a model Y LR. I’ll be buying one of these next

[@verynick]

Did you get one yet?

[@simonsays911]

Yes I got a lease on an M60 Ultimate. Its fantastic

[@nikiluv408]

Does this model have a heated steering wheel?

[@Moey-us1fg]

There must be a way to customize the car to stay on when getting out

[@verynick]

I don’t think there’s a way to keep it on when you open the door. I have tried to look in my i4 and it’s very annoying lol

[@vipermoon_]

They look FWD

[@OzanOral-oz5vc]

What's the manufacturer name of interior color?

[@plugboot]

Wait, I didn’t notice you clicking your feet together.

[@AUav8r05]

Have you driven this compared to the m60? Power seems a bit down compared to other EVs.

[@CarGeek360]

Yeah this version isn’t the best, the M60 is one hell of an awesome car though, I can’t wait to see him review that one

[@TheMstwntdLMSV123]

The looks are really growing on me. I don't think anything can top the LCI G30, but they did a really good job making the design language fit with the rest of the lineup while still retaining the signature 5-Series silhouette.

[@bikeautoview788]

Look Cool 😎

[@autr3553]

Sport packages on electric cars make no sense.

[@TheOne1One1One1One]

Compare the Xiaomi SU7 interior to this. When did the Chinese start making a better interior than BMW?

[@dxcheong]

This is my attainable dream car. Wife has an i4 and just need it to be slightly bigger. Looks like the i5 is it.

[@1openborder]

“Out here in South Carolina, these roads are pretty nice and smooth” if that ain’t the biggest lie 😂

[@kdubb81]

I actually got to drive that at an auto show. It does drive really good, everything is responsive. It's close to the top of my EV list.

[@CarGeek360]

My dad and I went on a test drive for the M60 one and loved it (he actually thought about buying one but sadly the range kind of sucks)

[@fazeobama8872]

​@@CarGeek360range really is a non issue in everyday driving..

[@CarGeek360]

@@fazeobama8872 for this much money I'd expect more range

[@Veyronp87]

i think the i5 is gonna really propel BMW EVs. I think people have been wanting a regular luxury sedan that is EV rather than a weird vehicle

[@11Hammers]

Another good leaser. Still too rich for me. I’m too practical.

[@iRecursion]

Hi

[@b286guy]

Surprised at the amount of cabin noise

[@myemailiscool]

I think that's an artifact of the recording device being translated through youtube fwiw. I had a loaner i4 last month and it was really quiet at speed. I can't imagine the i5, a more luxurious car, would be louder than that. The iX is the king of quiet, at 100 MPH it's whisper quiet.

[@MG-Alexandrovich]

Notice how loud and unpleasant it sounds when he rubs on different panels and speaker grills etc. I think it’s his mic settings.

[@garrettisrael]

80k and you dont even get the steering wheel airbag in leather anymore. come on bmw.

[@Sonic_1000]

70 grand for 335 ev ponies. No.

[@louiszhang3050]

I really like the design of the interior, but it seems like there is cheap plastic absolutely everywhere, especially on the center console. Even the current-gen 3er can be optioned with a leather-stitched steering wheel cover and leatherette stitched dashboard (plus, it has wood or aluminum on the center console STANDARD). Really a huge disappointment after seeing how beautiful the interior was on the new 7er. I am glad to see that the exterior is not absolutely hideous and the driving dynamics finally seem to have returned to a good level. This still seems like a fantastic car, maybe my expectations were just set high because of how amazing and class-leading the i4 and the i7 were. This definitely doesn't seem to be at the same level.

[@bradyg499]

what is that rainbow flashing interior trim lol

[@Love2Cruise]

LED emitting at different frequencies to mimic white light and got caught by camera's frame rate.

[@dublinairportplanes]

This is how you build a car Americans, take notice, not a inch of cheap plastic or hollow sounding doors. European cars are premium

[@doc_zithu]

Sound like UFO😂😂😂

[@Delvy787]

Eh, there are more things wrong than right in my eyes for the expensive price tag.

[@bmwjonathan]

Yes much better than a Tesla

[@TheoRhoades]

I would rather get a Carolla GR

[@TheDeal4412]

Nice interior but losing $35-40k to depreciation over 5 years (and another $15-20k to interest) isn't worth it IMO (most BMWs lose more than 50% of there value over 5 years), I'll stick with something that holds its value.

[@ps2cho]

no car holds it value, what are you even saying?

[@TheDeal4412]

BMW has the worst resale value of any brand. Other vehicles retain 60-75% of their value after 5 years versus 50% for the BMW. In the case of the C8, they are still selling over MSRP 4-5 years later (you drove it nearly for free).@@ps2cho

[@dadamafia]

@@TheDeal4412 The average vehicle retains 40-50% of its value over 5 years...

[@TheDeal4412]

That's why its called an average. BMW has the worst resale value of any brand. @@dadamafia

[@gettcouped]

Don’t think anything out there from a pure EV perspective that I’d want to own. Just not worth it for any reason from what I can see.

[@connectionplus2462]

In two years this car will Be 40k Def not Worth paying 68k You will never save the money on gas 275 miles !!!

[@yzhan225]

80k car for 335 horsepower lol and no AWD. Long range Model S is 75k for double the power, speed and 100 miles more range with better charging and space.

[@supraphonic88]

Except Tesla notoriously under-delivers EPA range estimates massively on highway range and the German companies over-deliver, so it’s probably a wash, not to mention I’m not road tripping every day. I’d personally rather not drive a car design that hasn’t been meaningfully updated since 2012.

[@Lightndavoid]

Yeah i was about to say this car looks waaaaaay better than that tesla inside especially and out

[@yzhan225]

@@supraphonic88 335 hp 295 lb ft torque RWD for 80k without even adaptive cruise control included as standard lmao. I would hope it overdelivers for the cost.

[@MrCarGuy]

​@@supraphonic88You are clueless. This i5 doesn't even compete. It will be confirmed when someone does real range testing. You should be asking why a new 2024 BMW can't attain the range and performance a Model S did in 2017 for the same price.

[@pwj86772]

This aint it

[@jirikrajnak9047]

couldn't bmw be bothered to integrate the stupid dashboard screen into the dash itself? also give me physical buttons, not menus upon menus behind a glass pane. the back of the car looks boxy as hell, and the car, in general, has lots of sharp edges and angular protrusions making it look crumpled and pseudo futuristic. they're trying to channel tesla so hard, which i don't understand. and that fake engine sound? e-cars suck. /rant

[@TTGamingTrinh]

I fully agree with your rant lol. I feel like a lot of EV try to mimic a combustion engine car and that makes it worse. If it is an EV, just fully embrace it and don’t try to be anything else

[@CARBONHAWK1]

What ice car sounds like that. Y’all just yapping

[@gasjanssen8752]

Grille pain 🍞 🤮 👎