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BMW i5 LWB Launched in India at Rs 79.6 Lakh: Gets 271bhp Motor and 160kW Charging

BMW has introduced the i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India, priced at Rs 79.6 lakh, marking its first locally produced electric sedan. It features a single eDrive35L M Sport variant and a limited-run First Edition.

Syed Wahab Ali

Updated Sep 7, 2026, 04:41 PM IST

BMW has launched the i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India at an introductory price of Rs 79.6 lakh (ex-showroom). The new electric sedan is the German carmaker’s first locally produced electric sedan in India and is assembled at BMW Group’s Chennai plant. The i5 LWB is available in a single eDrive35L M Sport variant, while a limited-run First Edition has already sold out.

Key highlights:

BMW i5 LWB launched at an introductory price of Rs 79.6 lakh
First locally produced electric sedan from BMW in India
Gets an 81.6kWh battery with a claimed 669km MIDC range
Offered in a single eDrive35L M Sport variant

BMW i5 LWB: Battery, Range and Performance

The BMW i5 LWB is powered by a single electric motor mounted on the rear axle. It produces 271bhp and 410Nm and sends power to the rear wheels. The electric sedan can accelerate from 0-100kph in 6.7 seconds and has a top speed of 195kph.

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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 2.54 Cr

Power comes from an 81.6kWh battery pack, which offers a claimed 669km range under the MIDC testing cycle. The i5 LWB supports up to 160kW DC fast charging, allowing the battery to charge from 10-80 percent in a claimed 33 minutes. It also supports up to 11kW AC charging and is offered with a BMW Wallbox charger, including installation.

BMW i5 LWB: Design and Dimensions

The i5 LWB measures 5,175mm in length, 2,156mm in width and 1,520mm in height, with a 3,105mm wheelbase. It gets BMW’s signature illuminated kidney grille, adaptive LED headlights and 20-inch M alloy wheels.

Other exterior highlights include wraparound LED tail-lights, a welcome light carpet and a white ‘5’ badge on the C-pillar.

BMW i5 LWB: M Sport Package and Features

The i5 LWB comes with the M Sport Package, bringing M-specific front and rear bumpers with black high-gloss elements. It also gets an M steering wheel and two-tone leather upholstery.

BMW has equipped the electric sedan with adaptive rear-axle air suspension as standard. The company has also increased its ground clearance to better suit Indian road conditions. The car rides on 245/45 R20 tyres at the front and wider 275/40 R20 tyres at the rear.

BMW i5 LWB: Colours and First Edition

The i5 LWB is available in four exterior colour options — Mineral White, Phytonic Blue, Carbon Black and Oxide Grey. Bookings for the electric sedan opened in August. BMW is also offering a limited-run First Edition at the same Rs 79.6 lakh price, but all 99 units have already been sold.

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BMW i5 LWB Launched in India at Rs 79.6 Lakh: Gets 271bhp Motor and 160kW Charging

BMW has introduced the i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India, priced at Rs 79.6 lakh, marking its first locally produced electric sedan. It features a single eDrive35L M Sport variant and a limited-run First Edition.

BMW i5 LWB: Battery, Range and Performance

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BMW i5 LWB: Design and Dimensions

BMW i5 LWB: M Sport Package and Features

BMW i5 LWB: Colours and First Edition

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