BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro CKD launched in Malaysia – RM 369k, 627km range

BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro CKD launched in Malaysia – RM 369k, 627km range

BMW Group Malaysia launched the locally assembled BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro, the first fully electric vehicle from BMW to be assembled in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region. The CKD BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro is priced at RM 368,800. This newly debuted BMW is the D-segment sedan fully electric-powered counterpart of the BMW 5 Series model. The all-new locally assembled BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport blends elegant, flowing lines with distinctive sportier details, with an elongated sedan silhouette.

Among the exterior details of the new BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro are:

  • Illuminated Shadowline Iconic Glow grille
  • Adaptive LED headlights
  • Vertical Daytime Running Light (DRL)
  • LED taillights
  • 20-inch M Aerodynamic wheels
  • Gloss black M rear spoiler
  • Dark blue metallic M Sport brakes
  • Automatic tailgate

Among the interior features of the new locally assembled BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro are:

  • 12.3-inch meter cluster
  • 14.9-inch centre console display
  • BMW Operating System 9
  • BMW Interaction Bar (touch-sensitive controls and ambient lighting)
  • Dark Silver M interior accent with carbon fibre and high gloss silver threads
  • M leather steering wheel, seat belts, and headliner anthracite
  • Black and Atlas Grey coloured Merino genuine leather upholstery
  • Panorama glass roof with retractable shade
  • Power-adjustable seats with memory and lumbar support
  • Roller sunblinds
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Wireless charging
  • 17 speakers 655-watt Bowers & Wilkins Surround sound system

BMW Group Malaysia said, “A major enhancement for the model is silicon carbide (SiC) converter upgrades, alongside new battery and thermal management technologies – including adaptive recuperation and an intelligent heat pump system that efficiently manages cabin, drive, and high-voltage battery temperatures. This contributes to its extended range, enabling the All-New Locally Assembled BMW i5 eDrive40 to achieve up to 513–627 km (WLTP) on a full charge. Charging capabilities include up to 22 kW of AC charging, allowing for 0-100% charge in 4 hours 15 minutes and up to 205 kW DC fast charging, allowing for 10–80% in just 34 minutes.”

Powertrain and performance details of the new BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro are:

  • Motor type: One rear-mounted electric motor
  • Electric motor power – 340 PS
  • Electric motor torque – 430 Nm
  • 0 to 100 km/h – 6 s
  • Top speed – 193 km/h

The new BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro features the Driving Assistance Professional safety suite as standard and comes bundled with:

  • Distance Control with Stop & Go
  • Steering & Lane Control Assistant
  • Speed Limit Assist
  • Side Collision Protection with Active Return
  • Road Priority Warning
  • Wrong Way Warning
  • Front & rear Crossing-traffic warning with braking function
  • Emergency Lane Assistant
  • Emergency Stop Assistant

Additionally, Parking Assistant Plus also comes standard, bundled with:

  • Start monitoring
  • Reverse Assist Camera
  • Reversing Assistant
  • Parking View
  • Front panorama view
  • 3D View
  • Remote 3D View
  • Drive recorder
  • Anti-theft recorder

The new locally assembled BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro offers exterior colours in Black Sapphire Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Brooklyn Grey Metallic, Phytonic Blue Metallic, and Oxide Grey Metallic. The BMW Service & Repair Inclusive (BSRI) programme ensures customers with a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty, together with 5 years / 100,000 km of service coverage. 

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