BMW I5 LWB

BMW i5 LWB is the India-exclusive long-wheelbase electric sedan in BMW's 5 Series EV family, assembled at BMW Group Plant Chennai as a CKD model for the Indian market. It is offered as a single rear-wheel-drive variant with a strong emphasis on rear-seat space, thanks to a 110 mm longer wheelbase than the global i5. The India-specific LWB body measures 5,175 mm in length and stretches the wheelbase to 3,105 mm, making it notably roomier in the rear than the standard international model. Key highlights include a single-motor rear-drive powertrain, an 81.6 kWh battery, a claimed MIDC range of up to 669 km, 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, adaptive rear-axle air suspension, BMW Curved Display with BMW Operating System 8.5, and India-market convenience and luxury equipment tailored for chauffeured use.

eDrive35L M Sport 81.6 kWh

This is the standard retail trim. BMW India also launched a 99-unit First Edition of the i5 LWB at the same ex-showroom price; it sold out ahead of the official launch and is not offered. Its mechanical package was identical, differing only in rear-seat entertainment and visual detailing.

The key India-specific dimensional change is the 110 mm wheelbase stretch over the global i5's 2,995 mm wheelbase. BMW has used this extra length primarily to improve rear legroom, which is the defining advantage of the LWB derivative.

eDrive35L M Sport 81.6 kWh

Safety & ADAS

• BMW Driving Assistant suite
• Multiple airbags
• Stability control, traction control, ABS with brake assist
• Parking assistance with camera and sensors

Infotainment & Connectivity

• BMW Curved Display with 12.3-inch driver display and 14.9-inch touchscreen
• BMW Operating System 8.5
• BMW ConnectedDrive
• My BMW app support
• Premium audio system
• Wireless connectivity and smartphone integration

Comfort & Interior

• Four-zone automatic climate control
• Panoramic glass roof
• Ambient lighting
• Premium interior materials with BMW M Sport detailing
• Rear-seat-oriented long-wheelbase cabin
• Comfortable seating for five

Exterior

• M Sport body styling
• 20-inch M alloy wheels
• Long-wheelbase 4-door sedan silhouette
• Four metallic exterior colours

The car is positioned as a long-range luxury EV with both home charging convenience and reasonably quick DC top-ups for intercity use.

Performance

The performance profile is focused on effortless, quiet acceleration rather than sport sedan aggression. The rear-drive single-motor setup keeps the car efficient, while the chassis tuning and air suspension prioritize ride comfort and rear-seat luxury.

Seating and cabin layout

• Long-wheelbase rear cabin designed to maximize second-row space
• India-focused rear-seat comfort is the core differentiation versus the global i5
• Five-seat layout with a strong premium rear-bench emphasis

Climate and ambience

• Four-zone automatic climate control
• Panoramic glass roof
• Ambient lighting
• Quiet EV cabin refinement with luxury-sedan insulation character

Infotainment and digital features

• BMW Curved Display
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment display
• BMW Operating System 8.5
• BMW ConnectedDrive services
• My BMW app remote and connected functions
• Navigation, vehicle status, and convenience features through BMW's connected ecosystem

Audio and premium equipment

• Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system
• M Sport cabin detailing

India-specific product positioning

• CKD-assembled in Chennai
• Right-hand-drive configuration for India
• Suspension tuned for Indian road conditions
• Adaptive rear-axle air suspension to improve ride comfort and rear-seat composure
• Higher ground clearance than the global model to better suit local road conditions