2026 BMW i5 range and charging cost
Range, eDrive40 RWD
310miles
- 30.6 to 34.5 kWh per 100 miles.
- 110 MPGe.
- Top 35% of 66 EVs (2026).
- 3 trims: 277 to 310 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 | 310 | 30.6 to 34.5 | 110 | $16.15 | $625 |
| xDrive40 AWD | AWD | 278 | 34.1 to 37.2 | 98 | $16.25 | $702 |
| M60 AWD | AWD | 277 | 34.1 to 37.2 | 99 | $16.03 | $695 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
eDrive40 RWD, 30.6 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $16.15
- Per mile
- 5.2 cents
- Per month
- $52
- Per year
- $625
- Median 2026 sedan: 26 mpg, 12.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $852 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 | N/A | N/A | 206 | 30 | N/A | 84 |
| early | NACS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 46 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 | 30.6 | $5.21 |
| 300 miles | 91.9 | $15.63 |
| 500 miles | 153.2 | $26.04 |
| 1,000 miles | 306.4 | $52.09 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $45
- Per year
- $542
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW i5 | eDrive40 RWD | 310 mi range | |
| 2026 Audi RS 3 | Base Style AWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE | EQE 320+ RWD | 308 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV | EQE 320+ RWD | 302 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Audi A6 | Premium TFSI AWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | E 350 RWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2026 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing | CT4 Luxury AWD | 25 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