A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
eView Panel Van starts ZAR 962,000 cheapereView Panel Van from ZAR 850,000 · i5 from ZAR 1,812,000
Five key differences
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Specification
eView Panel Van
i5
Maximum Power
eView Panel Van85 kW
i5442 kW
Maximum Torque
eView Panel Van290 Nm
i5795 Nm
Engine Size
eView Panel VanNot Applicable
i5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
eView Panel VanNot Applicable
i5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
eView Panel VanNot Officially Disclosed
i5140 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Foton eView Panel Van
eView Panel Van
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Model Introduced Year
2024
2023
Generation
Low-roof, long-wheelbase electric View cargo configuration with dual sliding side doors.
G60 executive electric sedan sharing the 5 Series body architecture with dedicated electric propulsion.
Facelift History
Current South African eView Panel Van range, with no separate facelift identified.
Current G60-generation battery-electric i5 Sedan in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Panel van
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Battery-electric cargo van
Premium Sedan
Vehicle Type
Electric light commercial vehicle
Car
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Length
5320 mm
5060 mm
Width
1695 mm
1900 mm
Height
1990 mm
1505 mm
Wheelbase
3050 mm
2995 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
7000 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2895 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
600 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
985 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
940 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
890 mm
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
85 kW
442 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
795 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear axles
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
3.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
50 kWh
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
LFP
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
334 V
400 V
Electric Range
195 km
469 km (BMW stated)
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
130 kW
AC Charging Time
7 h 42 min
6 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
90 min
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
0 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CCS Combo
Charging Type
AC and DC
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
469-524 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
16.6–18.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Assist Professional
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Seat Material
Fabric
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black/Atlas Grey
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Plastic
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Fabric
Yes
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Climate Control
Front air conditioning
Standard
Power Windows
Front
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Front air conditioning
Standard
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch colour instrument cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
1 driver USB port
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Tyre Size
195R15C
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Rear Brake Type
Drum
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre inflator kit
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch wheels
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 935 M Bicolour Black Grey / MT
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive suspension Professional
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive suspension Professional
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Service Plan
Service plans available
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
850000 ZAR
2080000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
850000
2080000
Starting Price Zar
850000
2080000
Spec
eView Panel Van
i5
Warranty
Battery and electric motor: 5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This eView Panel Van and i5 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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