BMW i5 range & charging cost
The 2027 BMW i5 is rated for an EPA estimated 259–328 miles. At 70 mph that's closer to 294 miles in mild weather, and about 173 miles at 20°F with the heater on.
All 9 EPA-rated trims
| Trim | Range | City | Hwy | kWh/100 mi | 70 mph, 20°F* | ¢/mile home | 240V charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Rear-Wheel Drive | 328 | 338 | 317 | 28.9 | 173 | 529.2 | 8 h |
| 2027 i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) Rear-Wheel Drive | 299 | 308 | 289 | 31.9 | 158 | 584.1 | 8 h |
| 2027 i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) All-Wheel Drive | 283 | 287 | 278 | 33.8 | 152 | 618.9 | 8 h |
| 2027 i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) Rear-Wheel Drive | 280 | 291 | 268 | 33.9 | 146 | 620.7 | 8 h |
| 2027 i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) All-Wheel Drive | 277 | 280 | 274 | 34.1 | 150 | 624.4 | 8 h |
| 2027 i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) All-Wheel Drive | 273 | 279 | 266 | 35 | 145 | 640.8 | 8 h |
| 2027 i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) All-Wheel Drive | 266 | 271 | 260 | 35.8 | 142 | 655.5 | 8 h |
| 2027 i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) All-Wheel Drive | 262 | 269 | 254 | 36.5 | 139 | 668.3 | 8 h |
| 2027 i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) All-Wheel Drive | 259 | 263 | 254 | 37.1 | 139 | 679.3 | 8 h |
Range, consumption and 240V charge time: EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov (vehicle IDs 50360, 50361, 50603, 50362, 50837, 50363, 50838, 50364, 50839). *Modelled with fueleconomy.gov cold-weather figures and a drag model; see the range calculator for the method. Cost uses EIA U.S. residential 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026); a 30 mpg gas car costs 14.9¢/mile at $4.48/gal.
Road-tripping the BMW i5
On the highway, plan legs around 191–206 miles in mild weather: that's charging from about 80% down to 10–15%, the fast part of the curve. In deep winter, shorten that to around 112 miles. The EV trip planner picks real fast chargers along your route for any BMW trim.
Questions drivers ask
What is the range of the 2027 BMW i5?
EPA estimates 259–328 miles depending on trim (9 trims listed on fueleconomy.gov). The longest-range version is rated 328 mi combined and 317 mi highway.
How far does the BMW i5 go on the highway in winter?
Using the EPA highway estimate and fueleconomy.gov’s cold-weather figures, the i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) could manage roughly 173 miles at 70 mph and 20°F with the heater on, against about 294 miles at 70 mph in mild weather. It is a model estimate; heat pumps and preconditioning improve it.
How much does it cost to charge the BMW i5?
At the U.S. average home price of 18.3¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), a full charge of the i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) costs about $17.29, or 529.2¢ per mile.
What size battery does the BMW i5 have?
EPA does not publish battery capacity. From EPA range and consumption we estimate about 85 kWh usable for the i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels); check the manufacturer’s specification for the exact figure.