BMW i5 xDrive40 2025 vs Porsche 718 EV

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thumb image BMW i5 xDrive40 2025 US$ 86,000
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thumb image Porsche 718 EV US$ 80,000

BASIC INFO

Brand BMW Porsche
Model i5 xDrive40 2025 718 EV (Electric Boxster/Cayman successor)
Vehicle Type Electric Electric Sports Car
Trims i5 eDrive40, i5 xDrive40, and BMW M60 i5 Touring To be announced (likely Carrera-style trims)
Release Date July 2025 Expected 2025
Status Available Upcoming (prototype stage, production planned)
Made In Germany Germany
Body Type Sedan 2-Door Coupe / Convertible
Vehicle Warranty 4 Year / 50,000 miles Estimated 4 years / 50,000 miles
Colors Alpine White, Black Sapphire, etc. (+ custom) Multiple Porsche custom colors (exact options TBD)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual permanent-magnet motors Dual Electric Motors (AWD expected, RWD base model possible)
Horsepower 590 hp (Boost: 601 hp) 450–500 hp (est.)
Torque 586 lb-ft 450 lb-ft (est.)
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds 0–60 mph in ~3.5 seconds (est.)
Top Speed 143 mph 155 mph (est.)
Range 256 miles 250–300 miles (WLTP est.)
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD) RWD / AWD (depending on trim)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (NMC) Lithium-Ion
Battery Capacity 84.3 kWh / 81.2 kWh 80 kWh (est.)
Power Consumption 3.0 mi/kWh 20–22 kWh/100 km (est.)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 8.5 hrs (0–100%) 11 kW AC
Supercharging Speed 205 kW (10–80% in 30 mins) 270 kW (Porsche/Taycan-level charging)
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 205 kW 5–80% in ~25 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 30-35 miles (with Level 2 charger) 35 miles (AC), ~200 miles in 15 minutes
Charging Time 10-80%: 31 minutes (DC fast charger) and Full Charge: 8 hours (Level 2 charger) 8–9 hours (AC full), ~25 min (DC fast 5–80%)
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (North America) / Type 2 (EU) CCS (Europe), NACS (USA in future)
Home Charging Options Included Charger and Wallbox Support of 11 kW Level 2 (optional in some markets) Porsche Mobile Charger Connect, Wall Charger
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW AC (48A) 11–22 kW (likely option dependent)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 199.2 in (5,060 mm) 175 in (est.)
Width 74.8 in (1,900 mm) 72 in (est.)
Height 59.4 in (1,509 mm) 51 in (est.)
Wheelbase 117.9 in (2,995 mm) 101 in (est.)
Ground Clearance 4.9 in (125 mm) 4.5 in (est.)
Cargo Space 17.1 cu ft Front trunk + small rear trunk (~9–10 cu ft total est.)
Curb Weight 5,095 lbs (2,310 kg) 3,800–4,000 lbs (heavier than gas 718 due to battery)
No. of Doors 4 Doors 2
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 2

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type M Light-Alloy Wheel Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size 20-inch 19" / 20" / 21" (options expected)
Front Tire 245/40 R20 245/35 R20 (est.)
Rear Tire 275/35 R20 305/30 R20 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric power steering Electric Power Steering (variable ratio)
Transmission Single-Speed Fixed Gear Single-Speed Direct Drive
Turning Radius 41.0 ft (12.5 m) 10.5 m
Gear Box Single-speed direct drive 1-Speed Automatic (EV standard)
Front Suspension Double-wishbone Adaptive double wishbone (est.)
Rear Suspension Multi-link Multi-link adaptive (est.)

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Driving Assistant Professional (Standard: Lane-keeping, traffic-aware cruise) No (Porsche focuses on driver involvement, but ADAS features included)
Navigation System Yes Yes (Porsche Communication Management - PCM)
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Dual-Zone Automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input No Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Optional
Panoramic Sunroof Optional Not available (convertible option for Boxster EV)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes (wireless)
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touchscreen 14.9" Curved Display 10.9-inch center display + digital cluster
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth 5.2 (Dual-phone pairing, audio streaming) Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 18-Speaker 10-speaker standard, 12-speaker Bose, or 16-speaker Burmester

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc BrakesYes
Front Brakes Ventilated discs Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Solid Discs Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 10 Airbags (Front, knee, side, curtain) 6
Rear Seat Belt 3-Point Belts No (2-seater)
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes 360-degree camera system
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No No (sports car focus)
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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