BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon

Available since May 2023

£74,105Price from

81.2 kWhUseable Battery

295 mi *Real Range

275 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price from £74,105

Availability	Available to order
Available to order since	May 2023
Available to order until	-

Lease (BCH) from £583 pcm

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£0
Insurance Group	N/A

Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. Contract hire estimate by e-car lease t/a CarLease (UK) Ltd who are a credit broker not a lender. Offer based on a business contract hire usership agreement, 6+35 profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package and subject to VAT. Prices subject to terms and conditions.

Real Range Estimation between 210 - 420 mi

City - Cold Weather *	280 mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	210 mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	245 mi

City - Mild Weather *	420 mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	275 mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	340 mi

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 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	6.0 sec
Top Speed	120 mph
Electric Range *	295 mi

Total Power	250 kW (335 hp)
Total Torque	317 lb-ft
Drive	Rear

Battery

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

Useable Capacity	81.2 kWh
Cathode Material	No Data
Pack Configuration	No Data
Nominal Voltage	400 V

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power †	11 kW AC
Charge Time (0->295 mi) †	8h45m
Charge Speed †	34 mph

Rapid Charging

Fastcharge Port	CCS
FC Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Fastcharge Power (max)	205 kW DC
Fastcharge Time (30->236 mi)	28 min
Fastcharge Speed	440 mph

Click here for all charging information

† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 13 hours and a charge speed of 23 mph.

Bidirectional Charging (V2X)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Capability	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

Exterior Outlet(s)	Not Available
Interior Outlet(s)	Not Available

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H Capability AC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

V2H Capability DC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G Capability AC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

V2G Capability DC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range *	295 mi
Vehicle Consumption *	275 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent *	147 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range	362 mi
Rated Consumption	256 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	225 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	158 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	180 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range	309 mi
Rated Consumption	304 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	263 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	133 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	154 mpg

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.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 193 - 387 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather *	290 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	387 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	331 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather *	193 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	295 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	239 Wh/mi

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 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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	No Data
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	Saloon
Segment	Executive
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	Yes

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2023-24

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£74,050
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,481

BIK @ 20%	£25 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£49 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£56 pcm

Financial Year 2024-25

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£74,050
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,481

BIK @ 20%	£25 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£49 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£56 pcm

Financial Year 2025-26

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£74,050
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,481

BIK @ 20%	£25 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£49 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£56 pcm

Go to the i5 on the official BMW website.

* = 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.

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Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

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 Saloon. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

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	7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	26 hours	11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	13 hours	23 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	8h45m	34 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	8h45m	34 mph
Optional 22.0kW On-Board Charger
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	41h45m	7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	26 hours	11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	13 hours	23 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	8h45m	34 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x32A	22 kW †	4h30m	66 mph

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

Rapid 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 Saloon.

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	170 mph
CCS (100 kW DC)	100 kW	85 kW †	42 min	290 mph
CCS (150 kW DC)	150 kW	105 kW †	34 min	360 mph
CCS (175 kW DC)	175 kW	120 kW †	30 min	410 mph
CCS (350 kW DC)	205 kW †	130 kW †	28 min	440 mph

This vehicle supports Autocharge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for a vehicle to initiate charging automatically on supported CCS charge points.

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

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All about the BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon

Pricing

The BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £73,200 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £74,105. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon is 250 kW (335 hp). The maximum torque is 317 lb-ft. The BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 6.0 seconds. The top speed is 120 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon has a total capacity of 84.4 kWh. The usable capacity is 81.2 kWh. An estimated range of about 295 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 210 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 420 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 8 hours 45 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 13 hours and a charge rate of 23 mph. An optional on-board charger with a maximum power of 22.0 kW is available. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 4 hours 30 minutes. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 41 hours 45 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 205 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 130 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 205 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon is about 275 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 147 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 387 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 193 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from BMW

The link below will open the page of the i5 on the official BMW site.

Go to the i5 on the official BMW website.