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BMW i5 LWB India: Bookings Open, Locally Assembled at Chennai
Vahnam Team · 22 August 2026
BMW has opened bookings for the i5 LWB in India, with the launch expected in the coming weeks. A limited first edition of 99 units will also be offered.
The i5 LWB will be locally assembled at BMW’s Chennai plant, making it the second locally assembled BMW EV in India after the iX1 LWB.
Key Highlights Locally assembled at BMW's Chennai plant — the second locally assembled BMW EV in India after the iX1 LWB The eDrive 35L variant gets an 81.6 kWh battery, 268 hp, and a claimed 669 km MIDC range. 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds Rear-axle air suspension and raised ground clearance for Indian roads Sources:
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