BMW i5 LWB launched in India at ₹79.60 lakh; locally made electric luxury sedan begins deliveries
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Nearly 15 days after opening bookings, BMW India has launched the i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) in the country at an introductory price of ₹79.60 lakh (ex-showroom), with deliveries of the locally produced electric sedan beginning immediately.
The i5 LWB is manufactured at BMW Group’s Chennai plant, making it the second electric BMW model to be locally produced in India. The First Edition, also priced at ₹79.60 lakh, was limited to 99 units and was sold out before the launch.
“The first-ever BMW i5 Long Wheelbase is more than a new model launch; it is a defining statement of our India strategy,” Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, said. He said the model combines the company’s focus on electrification, local manufacturing and long-wheelbase vehicles.
The launch comes as the German Carmaker continues to expand its electric vehicle (EV) and long-wheelbase portfolio. The automaker delivered 9,075 cars in the first half of 2026, up 17% year-on-year, while EV sales increased 78% to 2,359 units, taking their contribution to 26% of total sales.
BMW i5 LWB gets 268 hp motor, 81.6 kWh battery
The i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport is priced at ₹79.60 lakh, while the First Edition carries the same introductory price. The electric sedan is powered by a single electric motor producing 268 hp and 410 Nm of peak torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 6.7 seconds.
The model gets an 81.6 kWh battery pack and supports DC fast charging at up to 160 kW. BMW says the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 33 minutes. The company is also offering a BMW Wallbox with installation.
The sedan measures 5,175 mm in length and has a 3,105 mm wheelbase. It also gets adaptive rear-axle air suspension and enhanced ground clearance.
BMW’s EV push comes amid multiple price hikes
The i5 LWB launch follows several price increases across BMW India’s portfolio. The company raised prices by up to 3% from January 2025 and again by up to 3% from April 2025. In 2026, BMW announced hikes of up to 2% from April and another up to 2% from July, citing factors including rupee depreciation and rising logistics and material costs.
BMW’s long-wheelbase models accounted for 52% of its sales in the first half of 2026, while its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) range contributed 65% of volumes. The company has been increasing its focus on locally produced models as it expands its EV line-up in India.
The i5 LWB is the second electric BMW to roll out of the Chennai facility and the latest addition to the automaker’s India portfolio as it seeks to grow EV volumes alongside its established internal-combustion engine and long-wheelbase businesses.