IX5 IX5
Electric Scooters

IX5

IX5

Released Mar 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Jun 29, 2026

IX5 electric scooter delivers quick refueling, smooth quiet ride, brisk 395 horsepower performance, and comfortable high-quality seating. The IX5 IX5 scores 78/100 based on 11 expert reviews in the electric scooters category. Coverage includes reviews from Cnet, Autoexpress, Motortrend, and Topgear.

Critic Score

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78

based on 11 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Quick refueling time(4)
  • Smooth and quiet driving experience(4)
  • Drives like an electric car with brisk performance(2)

Cons

  • Could be expensive(6)
  • Limited infrastructure(6)
  • Not available for public purchase(3)

11 Publication Reviews

85
Major publication03/2022

AI summary of this review

BMW's iX5 Hydrogen SUV proves hydrogen fuel cell technology can deliver a normal, comfortable driving experience while maintaining the practicality of the standard X5.

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85
Independent publication02/2023

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The iX5 Hydrogen proves the viability of fuel-cell technology in passenger cars with quick refueling and excellent refinement.

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82
Independent publication

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The 2028 iX5 has BMW’s latest design, tech, and features, effectively replacing the BMW iX with a strong battery-electric powertrain.

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82
Independent publication07/2023

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

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82
Independent publication06/2026

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The BMW iX5 is a sporting luxury SUV that pairs a game-changing battery size with a drive that feels much smaller and lighter than its three-tonne mass suggests.

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78
Independent publication07/2024

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The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is a rolling billboard for a great powertrain technology stuck in limbo.

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76
Independent publication03/2022

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The BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototype offers a driving experience similar to a battery-electric vehicle but with the significant advantage of faster refueling and weather-resistant range.

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75
Independent publication02/2023

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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...

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75
Independent publication07/2024

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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.

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75
Independent publication03/2023

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The BMW iX5 Hydrogen offers fast refuelling and long range but is limited by the lack of hydrogen infrastructure and high refill costs.

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65
Independent publication08/2024

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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...

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