Five engines in one BMW!
This page is translated from the original post "Cinq motorisations sur une seule BMW !" in French.
- 22/09/2025 13:28
After years of testing, BMW is transforming its pilot fleet into a revolutionary production model, the new iX5 Hydrogen.
BMW is taking a significant step forward in sustainable mobility with its new BMW iX5 Hydrogen, which will enter production as early as 2028. This unprecedented X5 offers customers five types of powertrains in a single model: gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell. This is a first for the manufacturer, further asserting its strategy of technological neutrality and its ambition to make hydrogen widely accessible.
“The iX5 Hydrogen is a clear demonstration of our technological leadership,” says Joachim Post, a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for development. According to him, hydrogen is a key energy carrier for decarbonization and an essential complement to electric batteries where range and charging time are an issue.
BMW strong backed by Toyota
The technology of the iX5 Hydrogen is based on a third-generation fuel cell developed with Toyota. This compact and powerful system enhances range and energy efficiency while maintaining the BMW driving pleasure. After intensive testing on a global pilot fleet, the iX5 Hydrogen is ready to enter the market as BMW’s first hydrogen-powered production SUV.
But BMW is not stopping at the vehicle. The HyMoS (Hydrogen Mobility at Scale) initiative supports the development of hydrogen infrastructure, creating sustainable ecosystems and optimizing refueling stations for cars, buses, and trucks. Pilot phases in Germany and France are paving the way for broader deployment and the effective integration of renewable energies into the network.
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With the iX5 Hydrogen, BMW offers a comprehensive and ambitious model: an innovative vehicle, an unprecedented choice of powertrains, and a clear strategy for hydrogen mobility. This advancement places BMW at the forefront of a future where hydrogen and electric technologies coexist for cleaner, more efficient, and flexible transportation.
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