In Pictures: BMW iX5 hits 464 kW in first public fast-charging demo, adding 170 miles in 10 minutes

The BMW iX5 60 xDrive's public fast-charging demo underscores the rapid pace of DC charging advances.

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BMW's 464 kW peak exceeded its own 460 kW estimate during the Southern California event.

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The Gen6 eDrive iX5 can replenish 10 to 80 percent in just 22 minutes.

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Rival EVs like the Tesla Model 3 face stiffer competition as charging speeds climb.

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BMW will launch the iX5 in the US in the first quarter of 2027, starting at $79,800.

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Home charging remains the norm, but public DC stops like this demo show what's coming.

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The iX5's 170 miles in 10 minutes raises expectations for road-trip charging.

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Charging hardware must keep pace with vehicles now peaking near 465 kW.

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BMW's public demo signals a new benchmark for fast-charging EVs arriving in 2027.

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