BMW India has launched the first-ever BMW i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB), marking the brand’s first locally produced electric sedan in the country. Built at BMW Group Plant Chennai, the new i5 LWB combines the growing demand for electric mobility with India’s preference for spacious, chauffeur-friendly luxury sedans.
Priced at ₹79.60 lakh (ex-showroom), deliveries begin immediately.
The launch also saw strong early demand, with all 99 units of the exclusive First Edition selling out before the official launch.
The i5 LWB measures 5,175mm in length and has a 3,105mm wheelbase, giving it a significantly spacious cabin with a particular focus on rear-seat comfort.
BMW has equipped it with:
The First Edition additionally gets exclusive interior detailing and a rear-seat entertainment package.
The BMW i5 eDrive35L uses an 81.6kWh battery and produces 268hp and 410Nm of torque. BMW claims a range of up to 669km on the WLTP cycle.
Performance figures include:
BMW is also offering a complimentary 11kW Wallbox charger with installation.
With its long wheelbase, locally assembled production and substantial claimed range, the i5 LWB represents BMW’s attempt to create a new space in India’s luxury EV market, one where electric performance is paired with the comfort expected from a chauffeur-driven executive sedan.
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