BMW i5 (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Fully electric 5 Series on the body, rear-wheel drive in the eDrive40.
from € 79,900
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Specifications
- Generation
- G60 eDrive40 (2024)
| Body style | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) | 582 |
| Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) | 81.2 |
| Power (hp) | 340 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 6 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 193 |
| Length (mm) | 5,060 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,900 |
| Height (mm) | 1,515 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 2,205 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) | 205 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 1,500 |
| Boot (l) | 490 |
| Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) | 15.9 |
Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)
| Charging situation | 10→80% (minutes) |
|---|---|
| At the car's own maximum charging rate (205 kW) | ~ 27 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 37 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 110 |
Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.
More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.
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 (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.
How long does fast-charging the BMW i5 take (10→80%)?
Roughly 27 minutes on a 205 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.
How big is the battery in the BMW i5?
81.2 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.
What does the BMW i5 use in real-world driving?
The factory WLTP figure is 15.9 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.
How much boot space does the BMW i5 have?
490 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
What the press has reported
What others wrote, condensed. Every claim stays attributed and links back to the original review, so you can read the full verdict where it was written.
What owners report online about the i5
This is a **summary of public discussions**, not an owner review collected by us. Recurring points: praise for comfort and quietness on long trips; real-world range for the eDrive40 reported around 400-430 km, with owners citing a winter drop of roughly 12-25%; recurring software annoyances around the myBMW app, charging schedules not waking the car, and frequent updates that occasionally introduce new bugs; the high weight is felt on twisty roads. See the sources for the original, complete posts.
sources: i5Talk: BMW i5 Forum · Bimmerpost: BMW 5 & i5 (G60) · BMW i5 Forum
Owner experiences
No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.
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.
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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.