IX5

Released Feb 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 6, 2026

Electric scooter driving like an electric car with brisk 395-horsepower performance, smooth quiet ride, quick refueling, and extreme temperature stability. The IX5 IX5 scores 74/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the electric scooters category. Coverage includes reviews from Topgear, Caranddriver, Drive, and Electrive.

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Pros

Quick refueling time(2)
Smooth and quiet driving experience(2)
Drives like an electric car with brisk performance(2)

Cons

If you could, it would be expensive(3)
Limited hydrogen infrastructure outside california(2)
Not available for purchase (prototype only)(2)

4 Expert Reviews

Jul 7, 2023

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototype drives just like an electric car but without range anxiety, offering 313 miles of WLTP range.

Feb 27, 2023

The 2023 BMW iX5 Hydrogen is a prototype that demonstrates the potential of hydrogen fuel cell technology, offering quick refueling and smooth driving, but faces significant infrastructure and cost ch...

Jul 9, 2024

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is a great example of hydrogen fuel-cell technology, offering the performance expected of the German badge without feeling like a science experiment.

Aug 8, 2024

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototype delivers a surprisingly mature driving experience but faces significant challenges with infrastructure, costs, and practical benefits compared to battery electric vehicl...