RAY MASSEY: BMW ups the ante with 356 mile range 340hp all-electric i5 eDrive40 By Ray Massey Updated: 21:56, 5 January 2024 e-mail 1 View comments To mark the start of 2024, I've been driving BMW's new eighth-generation 5-series saloon — and specifically the first range-topping i5 all-electric model. BMW bosses say this 5 offers the technology and luxury of the pinnacle 7-series limousine —and I can confirm this to be the case. Prices are from £51,000 for the petrol 208 hp 520i capable of 0-62 mph in 7.5 seconds up to 143mph. There are two petrol-electric hybrid options. At the other end of the spectrum, the 601 hp all-wheel drive…
