Comparison
BMW i5 vs Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo
eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) vs Zevo: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range BMW i5 328 mi vs 272 mi
Best value BMW i5 $67,100 vs $78,000
Faster charging BMW i5 30 min vs 60 min
5-yr energy BMW i5 $4,450 vs $8,050
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
BMW i5
328 mi vs 272 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$205/mi vs $287/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
30 min vs 60 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
289 Wh/mi vs 520 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Zevo |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 (better) | $78,000 |
| Range | 328 mi (better) | 272 mi |
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi • 3.46 mi/kWh (better) | 520 Wh/mi • 1.92 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Van |
| DC max | 205 kW (better) | 120 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min (better) | 60 min |
| Roadtrip score | 80.6 (better) | 41.8 |
| USD per mile of range | 205 $/mi (better) | 287 $/mi |
Pick the BMW i5 if…
- You want the lower price: $67,100 vs $78,000 to start, $10,900 less.
- You drive long days: 328 vs 272 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 30 vs 60 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,450 vs $8,050 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
Pick the Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo if…
- None of the specs we track favor it by a meaningful margin. Choose it for price offers, dealer access, or features outside this table.
Availability: Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: BMW i5 vs Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo
| Charging mix | BMW i5 | Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi | 520 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,300 | $5,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,450 | $8,050 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,250 | $16,650 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| BMW i5 | Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 223 mi | 185 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 195 mi | 162 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 min | about 120 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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