BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Chevrolet |
BMW |
| Model |
Corvette EV (expected name: Corvette SUV EV / Corvette E-Ray EV variant) |
iX5 (2027) |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric Sports Car / GT |
Luxury Midsize SUV (Electric / Hydrogen Fuel Cell variant possible) |
| Trims |
Not officially confirmed (expected multiple trims with performance variants) |
To be announced (likely Base, M Sport, xDrive variants) |
| Release Date |
2025 (expected) |
Expected 2027 |
| Status |
Upcoming (prototype/testing stage) |
Upcoming / Pre-Production |
| Made In |
USA |
Germany (Spartanburg, USA production possible) |
| Body Type |
2-Door Coupe / Convertible (expected) |
SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
Not yet announced (likely 3 years / 36,000 miles basic, 8 years / 100,000 miles battery) |
4 years / 50,000 miles (BMW Standard) |
| Colors |
Expected multiple (Torch Red, Arctic White, Black, Rapid Blue, etc.) |
Multiple BMW palette options (Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Blue Ridge, Dravit Grey, etc.) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Dual or Quad Electric Motors (AWD expected) |
Dual-motor setup (all-electric xDrive) |
| Horsepower |
Estimated 600 – 1000+ hp (depending on trim) |
Est. 500–550 hp (depending on trim) |
| Torque |
Likely over 800 lb-ft |
700 Nm (516 lb-ft, est.) |
| Acceleration |
2.0 – 3.0 seconds (targeting Tesla Roadster level) |
0–60 mph in ~4.5 sec |
| Top Speed |
180 – 200 mph (expected) |
130 mph (electronically limited) |
| Range |
300 – 350 miles (EPA estimated) |
350–400 miles (est. WLTP) |
| Drivetrain |
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) |
AWD (xDrive) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-Ion (Ultium Platform) |
Lithium-ion (6th-gen BMW battery packs, solid-state possible by 2027) |
| Battery Capacity |
100 kWh (expected) |
100–110 kWh usable |
| Power Consumption |
30 kWh / 100 miles (estimated) |
18–21 kWh/100 km (est.) |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / 100,000 miles (likely) |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
11 kW AC |
11 kW AC (0–100% in 8–9 hrs) |
| Supercharging Speed |
Up to 350 kW DC fast charging |
250–300 kW DC (est.) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
10% – 80% in ~25 minutes |
10–80% in ~25–30 min |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
35 miles (AC), up to 200 miles in 20 minutes (DC) |
35–40 miles (AC), ~200+ miles in 20 min (DC) |
| Charging Time |
8–10 hours on Level 2, under 30 minutes on DC Fast Charger |
8–9 hrs (AC), ~30 min (DC fast |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS Combo |
CCS (Combined Charging System) |
| Home Charging Options |
Level 1 (120V) & Level 2 (240V) |
BMW Wallbox, 110V/220V portable charger |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11.5 kW |
11–22 kW (likely 22 kW in EU, 11 kW in US) |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
182–185 in |
194 in (4,940 mm) |
| Width |
76 in |
78 in (1,990 mm) |
| Height |
48–50 in |
69 in (1,750 mm) |
| Wheelbase |
107 in |
118 in (3,000 mm) |
| Ground Clearance |
5 in (adjustable suspension likely) |
8 in (adjustable air suspension) |
| Cargo Space |
12 cu-ft (front + rear trunks combined) |
33–72 cu ft (with seats down) |
| Curb Weight |
4,500 – 5,000 lbs (due to battery) |
5,500 lbs (est.) |
| No. of Doors |
2 |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy (lightweight performance design) |
Alloy (M Sport, aerodynamic design) |
| Wheel Size |
20” front / 21” rear (expected) |
19"–22" options |
| Front Tire |
275/30 R20 |
265/50 R19 (base) |
| Rear Tire |
345/25 R21 |
265/50 R19 (base) |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-Speed Automatic (EV Direct Drive) |
Single-speed automatic (EV) |
| Turning Radius |
37 ft |
39 ft |
| Gear Box |
Single-speed reduction gear |
Direct drive (EV standard) |
| Front Suspension |
Double Wishbone with Magnetic Ride Control |
Double wishbone (adaptive) |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-Link with Magnetic Ride Control |
Multi-link (air suspension optional) |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Not full self-driving (Chevy Super Cruise likely) |
BMW Driving Assistant Professional (semi-autonomous L2) |
| Navigation System |
Yes, built-in with OTA maps |
BMW iDrive 9 / 10 with AR HUD |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Dual-zone Automatic |
4-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
USB-C / Wireless |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Not confirmed (Corvette coupe unlikely, SUV variant may) |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Wireless (Standard) |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Wireless (Standard) |
| Touchscreen |
10–12 inch infotainment system |
14.9" Curved Display + 12.3" Instrument Cluster |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes (4G/5G LTE) |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
10+ premium Bose system |
12–20 (Harman Kardon / Bowers & Wilkins optional) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative + Hydraulic Braking |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
N/A (2-seater) |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
6+ (front, side, curtain) |
8 |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes (360-degree view) |
Yes (360° view) |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
Yes |
Likely (X-Offroad Package) |
| Stability Control |
Yes (ESC + traction control) |
Yes (DSC, DTC) |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
