2024 BMW i5 vs. 2023 Tesla Model S: Electric Car Showdown

Regarding electric vehicles, Tesla continues to be the industry leader.

If you ask Tesla owners, that is. In actuality, the midsize electric vehicle market is heating

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such as the 2023 BMW i5, are lining up to challenge the industry titan from Silicon Valley.

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Speaking of which, the BMW EV i5 is brand-new and offers a lot of features.

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Let us now examine its comparison with the esteemed Tesla Model S.

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Although it may seem unlikely, the 2024 BMW i5 will actually cost less than the Tesla Model S.

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The Model S begins at a staggering $88,490, with the Model S Plaid going into six figures.

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The i5 is priced at $66,800. Even with the more powerful BMW i5 M60, the starting price is $84,100

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Even yet, it remains less expensive than the Tesla with comparable specs.

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Whether you love or hate Tesla, it’s hard to deny that it knows what it’s doing regarding performance.

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According to Tesla, the base Model S can get up to 60 mph from a standstill in only 3.1 seconds

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After that distance is covered, the Model S can reach a top speed of 149 mph.

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