On the center console, there are selector levers and control panels. Drivers have the option to add the BMW Interaction Bar, a functional item with effective backlighting that spans the width of the instrument panel and extends into the door panels and has touch-sensitive control panels for enhanced convenience.
The highest variant, the BMW i5 M60 xDrive, has a drive system that can provide up to 442 kW/601 hp of power with the added bonus of M performance and distinctive design components. The all-electric BMW i5 is driven by cutting-edge fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. When the M Sport Boost or M Launch Control functions are engaged, the electric all-wheel drive distributes 820 Nm of torque between its front and back axles. The BMW i5 M60 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds thanks to this combination, but its top speed is electronically capped at 230 km/h.