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The BMW i5 is a fully electric saloon with 5 seats. In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices ran from £67,705 to £69,955, with a real-world range of about 285 to 295 miles (official WLTP 390 miles) and a 81 kWh usable battery. None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list.

BMW i5 versions and prices

Guide prices checked October 2026 and may already include the Electric Car Grant. Real-world range is EV Database's typical estimate; the official WLTP figure is higher. Always confirm the price with the seller.

Charging

The BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon can rapid charge at up to 206 kW. That peak only lasts part of a session: averaged from 10% to 80%, it is about 123 kW, about 29 minutes on a fast enough charger.

At home it accepts up to 11 kW on AC. On a typical 7 kW wallbox, a full charge from empty takes roughly 12 hours for the largest battery; most top-ups take far less. Its CCS plug is on the right side, rear. See charging times, smart EV tariffs and chargers near me.

Real-world range

For the BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon, EV Database estimates these ranges. Cold means about −10°C with the heating on; mild means about 23°C; motorway means a steady 70 mph.

Heat pump: standard. One-stop motorway range with a 15-minute charge: about 333 miles. Try the range reality check or the range map for your own driving.

Running costs

At 10,000 miles a year, charging 80% at home on a smart tariff at 7.6p per kWh and 20% on rapid chargers at 79p, the BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon would use about 3,056 kWh and cost about £669 a year to charge (6.7p a mile). Vehicle tax: £10 in the first year, then £200 a year, plus the £440-a-year expensive car supplement in years 2 to 6 because its list price is over £50,000. From April 2028 the pay-per-mile charge (eVED) is due to add 3p a mile, about £300 a year at 10,000 miles.

Work out the five-year cost against petrol

Battery, warranty and features

Battery chemistry: NMC (named by EV Database or another published source). EV Database lists the battery warranty as 8 years or 100,000 miles; check the terms and capacity threshold for your car.

• Heat pump: Standard
• Vehicle-to-load (V2L): No
• Vehicle-to-grid: No
• Plug & Charge supported
• Battery architecture: 400 V
• Power: 335 hp, 0–62 mph in 6 s

See battery types explained and how long EV batteries last.

Space, size and towing

It has 5 seats and a boot of about 490 litres (785 litres with the seats folded). It is 5.06 m long, 1.90 m wide (2.16 m with mirrors) and 1.51 m tall, and weighs about 2,195 kg. It is rated to tow up to 1,500 kg (braked) in our data. Towing cuts range a lot, so allow extra margin. See electric cars for towing.

Electric Car Grant

None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list. The grant only covers eligible new pure electric cars priced at £37,000 or less. See the Electric Car Grant and EV tax.

Reliability

Reliability scores come from the Warrantywise Reliability Index, which uses data from used cars, so many new models do not have a score yet. See the BMW page and the Index explained.

Rivals

Head to head: BMW i5 vs Volvo ES90 · BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE

Frequently asked questions

How much does the BMW i5 cost in the UK?

In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices for the BMW i5 ran from £67,705 to £69,955. Prices change often, so confirm with the seller.

What is the real-world range of the BMW i5?

EV Database's typical real-world estimate is about 285 to 295 miles, depending on the version (official WLTP 390 miles). In cold weather at motorway speeds expect around 215 miles.

How long does the BMW i5 take to charge?

It can rapid charge at up to 206 kW, which takes it from 10% to 80% in about 29 minutes on a fast enough charger. On a 7 kW home charger a full charge from empty takes roughly 12 hours.

How efficient is the BMW i5?

EV Database estimates about 3.5 to 3.6 miles per kWh in typical driving. At 7.6p per kWh off-peak, that is roughly 2.3 pence a mile charged at home.

Does the BMW i5 have a heat pump?

Yes, a heat pump is standard in our data, which helps winter range.

Is the BMW i5 eligible for the Electric Car Grant?

None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list.

Some details for some versions (official WLTP range, 10–80% charging time, dimensions) are not yet in our data and show as –. We will add them at the next check.

Figures compiled October 2026 from published UK sources, mainly EV Database UK, and are approximate (how we compile them). Page reviewed 2026-10-16. See our sources. General information, not financial, legal or technical advice.

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