
IX5
IX5Released Feb 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 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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Low confidence · only 4 reviews
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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
The BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototype drives just like an electric car but without range anxiety, offering 313 miles of WLTP range.
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...
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.
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...


