BMW iX5 60 xDrive electric vehicle exterior

BMW iX5 60 xDrive - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV AWD

Power

425 kW

(578 HP)

0-100 km/h

4.7 s

Top Speed

220 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (147 kWh / 141 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 147 kWh
Net Capacity: 141 kWh
Buffer: 4%
The BMW iX5 60 xDrive reaches peak charging power of 460 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 24 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 354 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.9 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 75% in its class.

Average Charging Power

99 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.7

Maximum Charging Power

460 kW

At 13 → 31% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

10 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 32 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 32 min 98.8 kW 0.70 C 151.6 kWh
0% → 90% 43 min 187.7 kW 1.33 C 136.4 kWh
0% → 80% 27 min 264.8 kW 1.88 C 121.3 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 30 min 95.8 kW 0.68 C 144.1 kWh
5% → 90% 41 min 185.0 kW 1.31 C 128.9 kWh
5% → 80% 25 min 265.7 kW 1.89 C 113.7 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 28 min 92.1 kW 0.65 C 136.5 kWh
10% → 90% 40 min 179.6 kW 1.27 C 121.4 kWh
10% → 80% 24 min 260.9 kW 1.85 C 106.2 kWh