From pilot fleet to series production: the new BMW IX5 hydrogen.
- For the first time at BMW: Five powertrain variants in one vehicle.
- BMW’s technology-opens approach is a strategic success factor.
- Hymos initiative to promote the development of local hydrogen ecosystems.
New York, NY/Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 21, 2025 … Today, BMW has announced that it will produce a new vehicle with five different powertrain technologies. The new BMW X5 is the first model that offers customers a choice of battery electric, plug-in hybrid, gasoline, diesel (in markets outside the US) and technology for hydrogen fuel cells. In addition, the HYMOS (Hydrogen Mobility at Scale) initiative is designed to promote the development of hydrogen ecosystems and gas stations in metropolitan areas and strives for a first pilot implementation in Germany.[/LIST]”By launching the new BMW X5 with a choice of five powertrain variants, we again demonstrate our leading position as a technology pioneer,” says Joachim Post, member of the BMW AG board of directors, development at a BMW event in New York. “Hydrogen has an essential part to play in global low -carbon, so we are committed to help technology move forward.”
Technology-open approach is a strategic success factor.
Product diversity remains an important success factor for BMW. A broad portfolio of power lines that internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, battery-electric drive systems include and, starting with the new BMW IX5 hydrogen in 2028, hydrogen fuel cell technology-the basis for successful meetings and needs of the varying requirements and needs in the future.
Flexible production structures and high levels of integration -expertise can efficiently implement this series of powertrain technologies in the new BMW X5 range in terms of development, purchasing and production. This means that from 2028 the line-up of BMW model comprises two types of electric powertrain (battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell), which underlines the rigorous application of the technology-open approach to the brand.
The new BMW IX5 hydrogen.
After successful tests of the pilot fleet worldwide, the new BMW IX5 hydrogen will enter the market as the very first series-produced hydrogen-driven model of the brand. “The new BMW IX5 hydrogen will be a real BMW its job in its class and delivering the BMW typical driving pleasure,” says Michael Rath, vice-president Hydrogen Vehicles BMW Group.
The drive technology is based on the third -generation fuel cell system that BMW is developing in collaboration with the Toyota Motor Corporation. This technological progress paves the way for a system with a more compact design that is also more powerful and efficient, which increases the range and output, while energy consumption is reduced.
Advantages of hydrogen-driven technology.
Hydrogen is recognized as a promising future energy source for global carbon. It acts as an effective storage medium for renewable energy sources, so that the supply and supply have been balanced and makes a more stable and more reliable integration of renewable energy sources in the Energieretper possible. Hydrogen is the missing piece for completing the electric mobility puzzle where battery is electric
Vehicles are not the optimum solution.
Hymos Initiative: Alliance for strengthening the hydrogen infrastructure.
In addition to developing the new BMW IX5 hydrogen, BMW is also actively involved in efforts to expand the hydrogen tank network. The HYMOS initiative (Hydrogen Mobility at Scale) was established to support hydrogen ecosystems for mobility in collaboration with industry and institutional partners. The aim of this initiative is to increase the economic viability of hydrogen mobility ecosystems by bundling all types of vehicles, including trucks, buses and passenger cars. This will help to achieve an optimal distribution and use of hydrogen stations. The initiative supports existing hydrogen ecosystem projects in achieving their full potential by sharing experiences between projects and offering land support for its industrial partners. A pilot phase started with the support of existing ecosystems in Germany and France to collect experiences for deployment to further metropolitan areas and a potential later expansion to other countries.
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