Electric Car News - The luxury BMW iX5 Electric Car Leasing deal arrives for 2027

New For 2027 The Luxury BMW iX5 Electric Car Leasing Deal - Electric Car News

We like to start the month with some charging overviews and statistics from our friends at Zap Map . Charging was, at one point, seen as one of the major obstacles for the UK in hitting its zero-emission objectives.

However, the last 1 – 2 years has seen a massive improvement in both the quantity, and quality, of the charging infrastructure around us. This is key, when newer EVs are being launched with some serious AC and DC charging capabilities. Charging operators are now busy trying to keep up with the speed of change, which is a huge (and expensive) task itself. However there are still positive statistics from October 2026 which you can read below:

• 126,140 EV chargers in 48,815 locations in the UK
•  1,402 new EV charging devices were installed in the UK during October 2026

•  There are 30,060 Rapid or Ultra-Rapid EV chargers across 7,202 locations in UK as at October 2026
•  166 Rapid or Ultra-Rapid EV chargers were installed during October 2026
•  MFG EV Power is the most prolific rapid charge point operator with 3,079 EV chargers as at October 2026

It is the increasing rapid solutions which are of keener interest to many drivers, as these offer the quick and practical top-up mid journey. The pitfall many EV drivers have faced is with some of the slower capacity options on the network offering sub-standard charging rates i.e. 50kW DC and below. These are a legacy of the past and are slowly being updated and modernised to suit the demands of what we now need.

At the same time as we receive this positivity from Zap Map, we are also having to deal with the potential adjustment to the ZEV Mandate, the political tool behind the UK’s electric car transition. For the last few months various stakeholders have been involved with debates and discussions around this tool which is placing obligations on the manufacturers to produce an increasing volume of zero-emission vehicles.

As reported in  The Guardian the Labour ministers are expected to apply cuts to the mandate with suggestions of at least 25% being cut from the original target.

While the UK was expected to have 80% of new cars sold as pure electric by 2030, this is more than likely to be around the 50% - 60% figure. While our Prime Minister Andy Burnham is championing electrification on a global scale at the Cop summit, cuts to the ZEV Mandate do suggest other intentions.

On one side you do have campaigners for the charge point industry suggesting they will be massively impacted by the changes, which could lead to the positive charging stats from Zap Map being less attractive moving forwards. However, pro-change reformers, like the SMMT, are suggesting that there is a clear gap between customer demand and the intentions of the mandate which will only harm the car industry. Stay tuned this week to see what the UK Government decides on what could be the BIG electric news of 2026.

Discover more about The luxury BMW iX5 Electric Car Leasing deal

For brands like BMW, with their newly launched iX5 , having a positive and ambitious EV leasing market is key, as you can see on our dedicated electric car leasing website you can now order this luxury SUV. As of November 2026 choose from:

•  iX5 standard – from £85,375; 

•  iX5 M Sport – from £89,355 this adds sporty equipment like the 21” M aerodynamic alloys, M-specific bumpers, M pedal covers, M Adaptive suspension, M-specific digital displays, sports steering wheel, M Sport brakes with dark blue Calipers and high-gloss shadowline roof rails; and   
•  iX5 M Sport Pro – from £91,525 this adds black mirror caps, 3D kidney grille, sun protection glass, M seat belts, 22” alloys and M Black/Atlas Grey interior design.

iX5 60 - this AWD SUV will have a 141 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 4.6 seconds, 130 mph top speeds and 425 kW (or 570hp). Expect a combined winter range of 350 miles with warmer weather allowing for 470 miles – a 415 mile combined.

On charging, the 22kW AC max will allow 7 hour and 45 min 0 – 100% charging times with the 425 kW DC maximum allowing 23 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 655L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 119 mpg. You can tow 750kg (Unbraked) and 2700kg (Braked). This iX5 has Bidirectional charging - with V2L (via an exterior type 2 port), V2G and V2H capabilities. The Heat Pump is available as a standard option.

Need more help and advice on your new BMW iX5 SUV for 2027?

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