BMW pioneers Hydrogen.

The BMW Group is once again setting the standard in technology openness and innovativeness: the new BMW X5 will be its first model to offer a choice of five different drivetrain variants, from petrol and diesel to plug-in hybrid, battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell. From 2028, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen will be the brand’s first-ever series-produced hydrogen-powered model – reaffirming BMW’s strategy of meeting different customers’ needs and demands and different legal requirements/standards worldwide with an array of drive technologies.

The journey towards series production of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen began with a global pilot fleet that was on the road in more than 20 countries from 2023. It covered almost a million test kilometres under extreme climatic conditions ranging from icy cold to tropical heat. The team were able to gain extensive practical experience, delivering valuable insights for the further development of the technology and confirming the road capability of the hydrogen drive.

Backed by these results, BMW is now embarking on a new chapter: transitioning from testing to series production, the iX5 Hydrogen will be symbolic of the successful transfer of innovative drive technologies from the pilot stage to wide-scale use.