BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan

Available since May 2023

81.2 kWhUseable Battery

470 km *Real Range

173 Wh/km *Efficiency

Price

United Kingdom	£74,105
The Netherlands	€78,608
Germany	€70,200

Available to Order

United Kingdom	Since May 2023
The Netherlands	May 2023 - Feb 2025
Germany	May 2023 - Feb 2025

Prices shown are recommended retail prices for the specified countries and do not include any indirect incentives. Pricing and included options can differ by region and do not include any indirect incentives. Dates shown are order dates. Click on a country for more details.

Real Range Estimation between 340 - 670 km

City - Cold Weather *	450 km
Highway - Cold Weather *	340 km
Combined - Cold Weather *	395 km

City - Mild Weather *	670 km
Highway - Mild Weather *	440 km
Combined - Mild Weather *	540 km

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Long Distance Suitability
3.5 / 5

First Leg Distance	345 km
Charging Stop	0km
Second Leg Distance	191 km
Total Distance	536 km

First Leg Duration	3h 8min
Charging Stop	15 min
Second Leg Duration	1h 44min
Total Duration	5h 7min

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The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity	84.4 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	No Data
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	No Data
Warranty Mileage	No Data

Useable Capacity	81.2 kWh
Cathode Material	No Data
Pack Configuration	No Data
Nominal Voltage	400 V
Form Factor	No Data
Name / Reference	No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power	11 kW AC

Charge Time (0->470 km)	8h45m
Charge Speed	54 km/h

Fast Charging

Charge Port	CCS
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max)	206 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)	137 kW DC

Charge Time (47->376 km)	26 min
Charge Speed	750 km/h
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

Supported Protocol

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible

Yes

Automatically using Navigation

Yes

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h	6.0 sec
Top Speed	193 km/h
Electric Range *	470 km

Total Power	250 kW (340 PS)
Total Torque	430 Nm
Drive	Rear

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range *	470 km
Vehicle Consumption *	173 Wh/km

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent *	1.9 l/100km

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range	582 km
Rated Consumption	159 Wh/km
Vehicle Consumption	140 Wh/km

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	1.8 l/100km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	1.6 l/100km

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range	497 km
Rated Consumption	189 Wh/km
Vehicle Consumption	163 Wh/km

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	2.1 l/100km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	1.8 l/100km

TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 121 - 239 Wh/km

City - Cold Weather *	180 Wh/km
Highway - Cold Weather *	239 Wh/km
Combined - Cold Weather *	206 Wh/km

City - Mild Weather *	121 Wh/km
Highway - Mild Weather *	185 Wh/km
Combined - Mild Weather *	150 Wh/km

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Safety Rating
Adult Occupant	89%
Child Occupant	85%

Rating Year	2023
Vulnerable Road Users	86%
Safety Assist	78%

For more details on the safety rating of this vehicle, visit euroncap.com

Dimensions and Weight

Length	5060 mm
Width	1900 mm
Width with mirrors	No Data
Height	1515 mm
Wheelbase	2995 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	2205 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2740 kg
Max. Payload	610 kg

Cargo Volume	490 L
Cargo Volume Max	785 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	0 L
Roof Load	75 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked	750 kg
Towing Weight Braked	1500 kg
Vertical Load Max	80 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	12.3 m
Platform	BMW CLAR
EV Dedicated Platform	No

Car Body	Sedan
Segment	E - Executive
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	Yes

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Europe

Charging an EV in Europe differs by country. Some European countries primarily use 1-phase connections to the grid, while other countries are almost exclusively using a 3-phase connection. The table below shows all possible ways the BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan can be charged, but some modes of charging might not be widely available in certain countries.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Standard 11.0 kW On-Board Charger
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	41h45m	11 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	26 hours	18 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	13 hours	36 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	8h45m	54 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	8h45m	54 km/h
Optional 22.0kW On-Board Charger
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	41h45m	11 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	26 hours	18 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	13 hours	36 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	8h45m	54 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x32A	22 kW †	4h30m	100 km/h

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Fast Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	50 kW	72 min	270 km/h
CCS (150 kW DC)	150 kW	123 kW †	29 min	680 km/h
CCS (300 kW DC)	206 kW †	137 kW †	26 min	750 km/h

Charge Curve

Data made available by Fastned

This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

BMW Claimed Specifications

The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.

Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
Time: time needed for charging session

BMW Claimed Specifications

Max. Power	Charge From	Charge To	Time
205 kW	10 %	80 %	30 min

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

5-Star Rating

The 1-Stop Range describes the distance the vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop. To clearly show the impact of temperature, the 1-Stop Range is determined for three weather conditions. These weather conditions are identical to those in the Real Range benchmark. The 1-Stop Range under average conditions determines the number of stars awarded. The star rating provides a quick way to assess whether a car is suitable for long trips compared to other cars.

Assignment of Stars in 2025

0	less than 200 km
1	from 200 km to 325 km
2	from 325 km to 450 km
3	from 450 km to 575 km
4	from 575 km to 700 km
5	more than 700 km

Vehicles with a result between these threshold values receive a rating based on a linear scale. Half stars are possible.

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