iX5 60 xDrive (MY27)

The BMW iX5 60 xDrive (MY27) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, due on sale soon (expected at £95,000 in the UK). It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds, quicker than 78% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 416 miles (670 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That puts it joint 3rd of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK for range, and the longest of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.0 mi/kWh (210 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 141 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 275 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 490 miles (789 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.