Rank #36 2027 Sedan

2027 BMW i5 range, charging and price

BMW i5 is a five-seat electric sedan from $67,100 with 328 miles of EPA range, 205 kW peak DC charging and a 30 minute 10-80% charge.

BMW i5

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BMW i5 sits in the BMW EV lineup as a sedan with verified primary-trim metrics for range, charging, price, and utility.

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Charging reality

Primary-trim charging is tracked at up to 205 kW DC, with connector data shown when published.

Value read

The current primary trim works out to about $205 per mile of rated range.

Range 328 mi Rated range
MSRP $67,100 Starting
Fast charge 205 kW Peak DC
10-80% 30 min DC estimate
Primary trimeDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) • RWD ›
ChargingCCS1 • 30 min 10-80%
Battery81.2 kWh usable • 400 V
Dimensions199.2 in L • 74.8 in W • 59.3 in H • 117.9 in WB
Curb weight4,974 lb

BMW i5 range by trim

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TrimRangeUsable batteryEfficiency10-80% DCMSRP
eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) 328 mi 81.2 kWh 289 Wh/mi 30 min $67,100
xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) 283 mi 81.2 kWh 338 Wh/mi 30 min $70,100

BMW i5 charging and running costs

Figures below use the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) trim and the assumptions listed under each block.

How often you charge at home

30 miles a day: about 1.3 charges a week.
50 miles a day: about 2.1 charges a week.
Assumes you plug in at 30% and stop at 80%. Onboard AC charging tops out at 11 kW.

Road-trip charging stops

300 miles: 1 stop, about 30 min charging.
500 miles: 2 stops, about 60 min charging.
Leave at 90%, charge 10-80%, highway range taken as 85% of rated (195 mi per leg). DC port: CCS1.

5-year energy cost

$3,300 charging at home, $4,450 with 20% public fast charging, vs. $6,400 for gas.
60,000 miles at 289 Wh/mi, $0.17/kWh home, $0.48/kWh DC, 10% charging loss; gas at 30 mpg and $3.20/gal.

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0-60 mph 5.8 s eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
Seats 5 Adults
Cargo 17 cu ft Max cargo
Road trip 80.6 Composite score
Vehicle specs
Trim eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
MSRP (USD) $67,100
Range 328 mi
Efficiency 289 Wh/mi • 3.46 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 81.2 kWh
Battery (gross) 84.4 kWh
Seats 5
Drivetrain RWD
Body type Sedan
DC fast charging (max) 205 kW
AC charging (max) 11 kW
Connector (DC) CCS1
Connector (AC) J1772
Architecture (V) 400 V
10-80% (DC) 30 min
Avg DC power (10-80%) 114 kW
Miles added (15 min, est.) 98 mi
Heat pump Yes
0-60 mph 5.8 s
Top speed 120 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft
Towing 4,409 lb
Weight 4,974 lb
Length 199.2 in
Width 74.8 in
Height 59.3 in
Wheelbase 117.9 in
Availability available

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