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The BMW iX5 Hydrogen steps forward as the headline act in a broadened X5 portfolio, placing a fuel-cell electric option alongside battery electric, plug-in hybrid, petrol and diesel. From the first turn of the wheel, the iX5 Hydrogen feels every inch an X5: poised, refined and sure-footed, now paired with a zero-emission drivetrain that fits the platform rather than fighting it.
At its core is BMW’s latest fuel-cell system, co-developed with Toyota, packaged more compactly for stronger output and improved efficiency. Hydrogen is converted on board to power the electric motor, so you get the familiar EV flow of torque with brief refuelling stops that suit long motorway runs. The stack, e-drive and tanks are balanced to preserve weight distribution, keeping steering response clean and body control composed over uneven surfaces.
BMW’s strategy is deliberately technology-open. Flexible manufacturing allows the full spread of drivetrains to be built efficiently, letting drivers choose what best matches their routes and access to charging or refuelling. From 2028, two fully electric paths sit within the same model family—battery electric and fuel-cell electric—alongside internal-combustion and hybrid choices, reducing compromise for towing, range and cabin packaging.
Infrastructure matters, so BMW is backing HyMoS—Hydrogen Mobility at Scale—to pool demand from cars, buses and HGVs, improving station utilisation in major urban areas before wider rollout. After extensive pilot miles worldwide, the iX5 Hydrogen integrates smoothly with the vehicle’s electronics and energy management, feeling like an X5 first and an alternative-energy showcase second. For drivers who want electric refinement with swift hydrogen refuelling, it adds a compelling new lane to the X5 range.
