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BMW i5

ElectricCompact Cars

The BMW i5 has been sold in the US from 2024 to 2027, in 4 model years covered here. The 2027 line-up has 9 trims with 259–328 miles of EPA range.

Recalls & owner complaintsNHTSA recalls and what i5 owners report, by model year

Model years

2024 i5 trims (6)

i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels)

Electric

4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Compact Cars

EPA range
256 mi
Efficiency
91 MPGe
Energy use
37.0 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
8 h
Motor
190 kW EESM
Annual fuel cost
$850

i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels)

Electric

4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Compact Cars

EPA range
248 mi
Efficiency
89 MPGe
Energy use
37.7 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
8 h
Motor
190 kW EESM
Annual fuel cost
$850

i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels)

Electric

4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Compact Cars

EPA range
240 mi
Efficiency
85 MPGe
Energy use
39.6 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
8 h
Motor
190 kW EESM
Annual fuel cost
$900

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)

Electric

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Compact Cars

EPA range
295 mi
Efficiency
105 MPGe
Energy use
32.2 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
8 h
Motor
250 kW EESM
Annual fuel cost
$700

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels)

Electric

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Compact Cars

EPA range
278 mi
Efficiency
99 MPGe
Energy use
34.2 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
8 h
Motor
250 kW EESM
Annual fuel cost
$750

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels)

Electric

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Compact Cars

EPA range
270 mi
Efficiency
96 MPGe
Energy use
35.3 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
8 h
Motor
250 kW EESM
Annual fuel cost
$800

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Annual fuel cost is the EPA estimate for 15,000 miles a year at national average fuel and electricity prices.