The debut of all five drivetrain variants under one roof isn’t just a one-off. BMW is calling it a “technology-open approach,” and it’s all about meeting the different needs and wants of drivers worldwide. Whether charging up on electrons, filling up with hydrogen, or sticking to petrol or diesel, the X5 has a put-your-keys-where-your-mouth-is answer for everyone.
One of the big talking points is the upcoming BMW iX5 Hydrogen, set to hit the roads as the brand’s first-ever series-produced hydrogen-powered model after extensive pilot testing. BMW’s third-generation fuel cell tech, developed in league with Toyota, promises a more compact, powerful, and efficient system, aiming to up both range and output while keeping energy use in check.
Why hydrogen, though? BMW sees it as the missing link for electric mobility—ideal in places where battery electric might not be practical. Hydrogen isn’t just for filling tanks: it stores renewable energy and helps balance out supply and demand, letting more clean energy into the grid and keeping things running smoothly.
BMW isn’t tackling this alone. With the HyMoS (Hydrogen Mobility at Scale) initiative, the company is teaming up with partners to expand the hydrogen refueling network, starting with a pilot project in Germany. The goal? Make hydrogen-powered mobility a real part of daily life by pooling demand across trucks, buses, and passenger cars, and sharing know-how across projects for maximum impact.
Production of all five X5 variants will lean on BMW’s flexible manufacturing skills, letting them pivot quickly between plug-in hybrids, pure battery electrics, and future fuel-cell models. It’s part of the brand’s long-term plan to be ready for whatever the world throws at it—both in terms of customer demand and the rapidly changing landscape of clean mobility.
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