Overview
- The 2028 iX5 Hydrogen becomes BMW’s first series-production fuel‑cell model within a range that will also include petrol, diesel, plug‑in hybrid and battery‑electric versions.
- The fuel‑cell system is the third generation from the BMW–Toyota collaboration, integrating new controls and packaging to boost efficiency and output.
- BMW reports its pilot fleet covered more than one million kilometers across 20 countries, with executives describing the technology as mature and robust.
- Performance targets reported by the company’s partners indicate around 396 bhp and approximately 313 miles of range, with final specifications and pricing yet to be confirmed.
- BMW is backing the launch with HyMoS pilot projects to expand refueling in Germany and France, while key component production is scheduled for 2028 at Steyr and Landshut and non‑hydrogen X5 variants are reportedly due to start series production in August 2026.