BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon

Available since May 2023

£74,105Price from

81.2 kWhUseable Battery

290 mi *Real Range

280 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price from £74,105

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

Lease (BCH) from £518 pcm

Annual VED £620
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 - 415 mi

City - Cold Weather * 275 mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 210 mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 245 mi
City - Mild Weather * 415 mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 275 mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 335 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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Long Distance Suitability
3.5 / 5

First Leg Distance 214 mi
Charging Stop 0mi
Second Leg Distance 119 mi
Total Distance 333 mi
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->290 mi) † 8h45m
Charge Speed † 33 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port CCS
Port Location Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max) 206 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 137 kW DC
Charge Time (29->232 mi) 26 min
Charge Speed 460 mph
Autocharge Supported Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
Supported Protocol -

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible Yes
Automatically using Navigation Yes
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† 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 22 mph.
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 6.0 sec
Top Speed 120 mph
Electric Range * 290 mi
Total Power 250 kW (335 hp)
Total Torque 317 lb-ft
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 * 290 mi
Vehicle Consumption * 280 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 145 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 196 - 387 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather * 295 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 387 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 331 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather * 196 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 295 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 242 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.
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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 Saloon
Segment E - 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 3%
P11D Value from £74,050
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £2,222
BIK @ 20% £37 pcm
BIK @ 40% £74 pcm
BIK @ 45% £83 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 22 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 8h45m 33 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW † 8h45m 33 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 22 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 8h45m 33 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x32A 22 kW † 4h30m 64 mph

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

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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 160 mph
CCS (150 kW DC) 150 kW 123 kW † 29 min 420 mph
CCS (300 kW DC) 206 kW † 137 kW † 26 min 460 mph
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 Saloon. 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

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5-Star Rating

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Revision of Rating

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BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon
3.5 / 5

0
1
2
3
4
5
245 mi
3h 35min
15 min
136 mi
1h 59min
214 mi
3h 8min
15 min
119 mi
1h 44min
333 mi (5h 7min)
190 mi
2h 47min
15 min
105 mi
1h 32min
295 mi (4h 34min)
0 mi
100
200
300
400
Mild Weather
382 mi 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
333 mi 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
295 mi 1-Stop Range

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 290 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 415 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 22 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 206 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 137 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 200 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon is about 280 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 145 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 196 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.

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