Archive · 25 Sep 2026
BMW i5 eDrive 35L brings luxury EV value to India
BMW has launched a new electric luxury car in India called the i5 eDrive 35L.
It is made in India and costs ₹79.60 lakh before taxes and other charges.
The car is very large and gives passengers plenty of space, especially in the back seat.
Its battery can travel a claimed 669 km, although real-world driving may give about 450 km.
A fast charger can reportedly fill the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 33 minutes.
The car is quick enough for everyday driving but is not designed mainly as a sports car.
It is quiet, comfortable, and handles uneven roads very well.
However, it misses some features offered by the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, including rear-seat reclining and sun shades.
The India-made BMW i5 eDrive 35L is priced at ₹79.60 lakh ex-showroom.
Its price is ₹3 lakh above the petrol BMW 530Li M Sport and ₹1.90 lakh below the Mercedes-Benz E 200 LWB.
The i5 uses an 81.6 kWh battery and rear-mounted motor producing 268 bhp and 41.8 kg-m.
BMW claims a 669 km range and 10-80 percent DC fast charging in 33 minutes.
The i5 offers a spacious, comfortable cabin and excellent ride quality, but lacks some rear-seat features available in the E-Class.
- Who
- BMW, which launched the India-made i5 eDrive 35L.
- What
- The BMW i5 eDrive 35L, a long-wheelbase electric luxury sedan, has been introduced at ₹79.60 lakh ex-showroom.
- When
- The article was published on September 25, 2026.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- BMW is positioning the i5 as a spacious, comfortable and comparatively well-priced electric alternative to luxury sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
- Price
- ₹79.60 lakh ex-showroom
- Production
- Made in India
- Battery
- 81.6 kWh
- Powertrain
- Single rear-mounted motor producing 268 bhp and 41.8 kg-m
- Claimed range
- 669 km
- Estimated real-world range
- About 450 km based on the article's short driving stint
- Fast charging
- 10-80 percent in a claimed 33 minutes using DC charging up to 160 kW