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PRE-ORDER THE FIRST-EVER, ALL-ELECTRIC BMW I5 AT COMPETITION BMW!

Can you feel the electric energy in the air?! There’s been a buzzing about and Competition BMW knows exactly why… The first-ever, all-electric BMW 5 Series sedan is available NOW for pre-ordering!

The first-ever BMW i5 is created by using recycled materials throughout the entirety of its build as well as renewable energy throughout its production! This four-door, all-electric sedan from BMW USA encompasses eco-friendliness through every step of its lifecycle! Continue the pattern and utilize its zero-emission movements and use renewable energy to charge your BMW i5 as well!

“Simple to charge, built with innovative materials, and ready to go. The BMW i5 will change how you think about driving – without having to change your daily routine” –BMW USA

There are two models available for preorder: The BMW i5 eDrive 40 and the BMW i5 M60.

The BMW i5 eDrive40

This all-new sedan toting an all-electric aesthetic is sure to turn heads all over Long Island, New York! The search for modernity can end when you gaze upon the BMW i5’s nose, its innovative slim headlights and crisp tail lights, as well as the available illuminated kidney grille! Keep your eyes peeled, there is new 5 Series badging found across its Hofmeister Kink!

The interior of the vehicle is as reimagined as the exterior! An optional full-glass, sky lounge roof stretches from the front of the vehicle to the back, exhibiting a low-slung, dynamic body-style.

With a standard (and stunning) moonroof to let the sunshine in, the BMW Curved Display with the iDrive 8.5 Operating System, the High-Touch Interaction Bar, BMW Digital Key, Intelligent eRoute and the BMW Highway Assistant all included, you’d think the fun stops there! Competition BMW of Smithtown is wordlessly excited to announce…..

AirConsole will be debuting within the first-ever BMW i5!!!

Airconsole is a gaming console only found within your BMW vehicle! Select your favorite video game from their extensive catalog or pick your favorite Youtube video to display while you travel safely or finish up charging! Read all about this next-gen collaboration by checking out Competition BMW’s blog post discussing all of the details here!

The BMW Curved Display is the perfect home for the iDrive 8.5 Operating System. New widgets, improved voice and touch commands and customizable “My Modes” will have you super excited to take this EV out of park! The High-Touch Interaction Bar teams up with the cabin’s ambient lighting to react to driver inputs.

The Highway Assistant and Intelligent eRoute work in harmony with each other to make long-distance trips a breeze! This feature allows drivers to take their hands off of the wheel* when driving on highways (or other divided roadways) under specific circumstances and up to 85 miles per hour!

*It is extremely important to remember that drivers must stay attentive and take over vehicle operations if needed. 

The Intelligent eRoute feature helps overlap your predetermined route with your charging necessities! Find Charging Stops, view estimated charging times and search for nearby amenities to partake in while everyone gets refreshed and recharged!

The geniusness from BMW USA doesn’t stop there! The BMW Digital Key allows drivers and passengers to lock and unlock their doors as well as start up your brilliant BMW i5 without even taking your smartphone out of your pocket!

The BMW i5 M60

The BMW i5 M60 is considered to be the high-performance version of the two BMW i5 models currently in production. There are plenty of features installed into the baseline model and there are additional features available in the BMW i5 M60 that are sure to excite as well!

This 5 Series bimmer will be more so at home heating up the streets of Long Island! With available M Shadowline lights, M Sport Brakes with up to 21″ wheels and 255 more horses than it’s baseline buddy, the BMW i5 M60 is sure to excite any driver and all passengers in its cabin!

Get Charged Up!

When you purchase your very own BMW i5 vehicle, Mother Earth presents you with a gift as well! Did you know that every BMW i5 includes a Flexible Fast Charger? This portable device delivers optimized charging from any 240V or 120V outlet!

When you purchase a BMW i5 vehicle, owners will also get two years of complimentary 30-minute charging sessions through Electrify America stations!

Pre-Ordering Options

There are 3 simple steps to get your own BMW i5 for yourself!

  1. Submit a Deposit. Customers reserve their place in line for one of the first BMW i5 vehicles available in the Long Island, New York area!
  2. Design your dream BMW! Competition BMW will contact you in order to finalize your pre-order and its details. We will confirm packages, options as well as designs.
  3. Delivery Day! Celebrate the easiest step of the pre-ordering options and applaud the arrival of your innovative new BMW vehicle! While you’re gazing upon your bimmer, take a few pictures and tag us on Instagram at @competitionbmw!
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