https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electric-or-gas-bmw-goes-both-ways-with-new-2027-x5-and-ix5Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electric-or-gas-bmw-goes-both-ways-with-new-2027-x5-and-ix5https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electric-or-gas-bmw-goes-both-ways-with-new-2027-x5-and-ix5#u157784Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:10:58 +0000BMW is offering both gas-powered and fully electric options for its redesigned 2027 X5 and iX5 lineup. Reviewers recently drove both versions on canyon roads and freeways to evaluate performance, charging capabilities, and design changes. The new electric iX5 60 xDrive features 460-kW charging and an estimated 450 miles of range, with a zero-to-60-mph time of 4.59 seconds. While automotive journalists praise the electric version's range and driving dynamics, opinions remain split on the vehicle's radical new styling.Why it mattersThe introduction of an all-electric variant marks the