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BMW India has unveiled its first locally manufactured electric sedan, the i5 Long Wheelbase, offering extended rear passenger comfort and a range of up to 669 km, with bookings now open for a limited 'First Edition'.
BMW India unveiled its first locally manufactured electric sedan, the i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB), on August 21, 2026, marking a significant step in its premium electric mobility push within the country. This electric luxury vehicle is being produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, making it the second electric BMW model and the first electric sedan to be assembled in India.
The i5 LWB boasts substantial dimensions, measuring 5,175 mm in length and featuring an extended 3,105 mm wheelbase, which provides considerable extra space for rear passengers, emphasizing luxurious comfort. Powering the i5 LWB is an electric motor delivering 268 hp, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. Equipped with an 81.6 kWh high-voltage battery pack, the sedan offers an impressive claimed driving range of up to 669 km on a single charge. Bookings for the limited-run 'First Edition' of the i5 LWB, with only 99 units available, have now opened across BMW's dealer network.
