BMW i5: specs, price and reviews
Fully electric 5 Series on the body, rear-wheel drive in the eDrive40.
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Spec sheet
- Generation
- G60 eDrive40 (2024)
| Body style | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| WLTP range (km) | 582 |
| Battery (kWh) | 81.2 |
| Power (hp) | 340 |
| DC fast charging (kW) | 205 |
| Towing braked (kg) | 1500 |
| Boot (l) | 490 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) | 15.9 |
DC charging time
| Charging situation | 10→80% (min) |
|---|---|
| At model peak (205 kW) | ~ 27 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 37 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 110 |
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | €76,500 |
| 2025-01-01 | €78,200 |
| 2026-05-18 | €79,900 |
Frequently asked
What does the BMW i5 cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 79,900 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.
What is the WLTP range of the BMW i5?
582 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How much can the BMW i5 tow?
1500 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.
Owner experiences
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In depth
WLTP around 582 km with the 81.2 kWh net battery (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us). DC charging peaks around 205 kW.
About the BMW i5 eDrive40 (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The i5 shares the body with the petrol and PHEV 5 Series (G60) and is rear-wheel drive in the eDrive40. It is not a dedicated EV platform; the battery sits in an architecture that also accommodates combustion engines. That keeps the driving behaviour close to the 530e and other G60 variants.
In practice
The WLTP figure is about 582 km with the 81.2 kWh net battery (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). DC charging peaks around 205 kW; 10-80% takes about 30 minutes under favourable conditions (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Owners report a noticeably lower range in winter (public forums, not measured by us). The indicative list price rose from about 76,500 euro (reference date early 2024) to 79,900 euro now; this is a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.
Points to note
The braked towing weight of 1,500 kg is modest for a sedan of this size; check it for caravan use against your actual weight. Winter range is well below the WLTP figure according to owners; plan charging stops on longer trips. The curved display moves nearly all functions to the screen; whether that works pleasantly is a matter of taste, check it on a test drive at the official dealer.
Same-fuel alternatives
No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.