The BMW i5 is a great pick for an electric luxury sedan thanks to its classy design, comfortable and quiet cabin, and extensive collection of helpful technology features.

The BMW i5 is an all-new and all-electric luxury sedan from one of the first automakers to really give electric cars a solid go. Based on the BMW 5 Series sedan (also fully redesigned for 2024) and slotting between the i4 and i7 sedans, the i5 is simply one of the best and most well-rounded cars we've driven in the past few years. Where the Mercedes-Benz EQE doesn't feel quite as premium or as comfortable as its gas-powered E-Class counterpart, the i5 looks, feels and actually drives even better than the new 5 Series. New technology features, a well-appointed cabin, and plenty of range (more than 300 miles in the Edmunds EV Range Test) help solidify the i5 as one of the best electric cars on the road.

Given the i5 is essentially a 5 Series with an electric powertrain instead of an internal-combustion one, it makes sense to see both debut for 2024. They're nearly identical twins. The 5 Series' updates all benefit the i5 and could not have come at a better time as the new model takes advantage of all the strides BMW has made to its vehicles over the past few years. The new 5 Series improves on its predecessor in every way. The new exterior styling is bold, but it skips out on the comically large and divisive grilles we've seen on other recent BMW models. The interior draws significantly from the larger (and also recently redesigned) BMW 7 Series, with a sleek, premium look and feel that put it among the best you'll find in a midsize luxury sedan today.