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BMW Sets 2028 Launch for Hydrogen iX5, Its First Series-Production Fuel-Cell Model

The model pairs a compact third‑generation Toyota‑co‑developed fuel cell with BMW’s push to expand refueling via HyMoS pilots in Germany and France.

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Overview

  • BMW confirms the next-generation X5 will be offered with five powertrains, with core models entering production in 2026 and the iX5 Hydrogen following in 2028.
  • The hydrogen variant uses a third‑generation fuel cell system co-developed with Toyota that is about 25% smaller yet more power dense than prior iterations.
  • BMW identifies Steyr, Austria, and Landshut, Germany, for key fuel‑cell component production from 2028, with prototype builds underway in Munich and Steyr.
  • Through its HyMoS initiative, BMW is supporting pilot hydrogen refueling ecosystems in Germany and France to prepare for market availability.
  • The iX5 Hydrogen is based on an updated CLAR architecture rather than Neue Klasse, with reported targets indicating gains over the 2023 prototype, though final specifications remain to be confirmed.