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2024 BMW i5 MPGe & Charging Cost
6 configurations · 85–105 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2024 BMW i5 at a glance
The 2024 BMW i5 has 6 configurations in the EPA database, rated 85–105 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD at 105 MPGe (32 kWh per 100 miles, 295 mi of range), about $880 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $880 to $1,090, a $210 difference. The eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2024 (class median $3,240 a year).
What the 2024 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD costs to drive
Per month
$73
$880 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.47
Per 100 miles
$5.87
Five years
$4,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,360less a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2024 BMW i5 MPGe
EPA range 240–295 miles.
Electric configurations (6)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 32 | 105 | 295 mi | $880 |
| eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | RWD | 34 | 99 | 278 mi | $940 |
| eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | RWD | 35 | 96 | 270 mi | $970 |
| M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 4WD | 37 | 91 | 256 mi | $1,020 |
| M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 4WD | 38 | 89 | 248 mi | $1,040 |
| M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 4WD | 40 | 85 | 240 mi | $1,090 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD: $2,320 in Hawaii and $610 in Louisiana, a $1,710 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2024 small car models.
Generations
- 2024
- 2025-2027*
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2024 BMW i5?
EPA rates the 2024 BMW i5 at 85–105 MPGe combined across 6 configurations. The most efficient, the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD, is rated 105 MPGe combined (104 city / 105 highway).
How much does it cost to charge a 2024 BMW i5 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD costs about $880 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $880–$1,090 a year. That is a $210 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 BMW i5 100 miles?
About $5.87 per 100 miles for the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.87 and $7.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2024 BMW i5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD is rated 104 city and 105 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 1 MPGe.
How does the 2024 BMW i5 compare with other small car configurations?
The eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD costs about $880 a year to fuel, $2,360 less than the class median of $3,240, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 259 rated small car configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2024 BMW i5?
EPA rates the range at 240–295 miles depending on configuration, and the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD goes 295 mi. Efficiency is 32–40 kWh per 100 miles (85–105 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $880–$1,090 a year, or $5.87 per 100 miles for the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD.