2025 BMW i5 range and charging cost
Range, eDrive40 RWD
295miles
- 32.2 to 35.3 kWh per 100 miles.
- 105 MPGe.
- Top 39% of 78 EVs (2025).
- 3 trims: 253 to 295 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive40 RWD | RWD | 295 | 32.2 to 35.3 | 105 | $16.10 | $655 |
| xDrive40 AWD | AWD | 266 | 36.1 to 40.1 | 93 | $16.39 | $739 |
| M60 AWD | AWD | 253 | 36.1 to 40.1 | 90 | $16.11 | $764 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
eDrive40 RWD, 32.1 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $16.10
- Per mile
- 5.5 cents
- Per month
- $55
- Per year
- $655
- Median 2025 sedan: 26 mpg, 12.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $822 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | CCS1 | 11 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| All | N/A | N/A | 206 | 30 | N/A | 84 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 44 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
eDrive40 RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 32.1 | $5.46 |
| 300 miles | 96.3 | $16.37 |
| 500 miles | 160.5 | $27.29 |
| 1,000 miles | 321.0 | $54.57 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $47
- Per year
- $568
- Miles a month
- 867
eDrive40 RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW i5 | eDrive40 RWD | 295 mi range | |
| 2025 Lucid Air | Pure RWD | 420 mi range | Compare |
| 2025 Audi A6 Allroad | 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Audi RS 3 | Base Style AWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Audi S5 | Premium AWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | E 350 RWD | 28 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree