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2025-2027 BMW i5 MPGe & Charging Cost
3 model years · 84–116 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, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2027 BMW i5 at a glance
The 2025-2027 BMW i5 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (27 configurations in all), rated 84–116 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $790 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD (116 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 116 MPGe, was reached in 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (9 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2025-2027 BMW i5 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Electric | 91–116 MPGe | $790–$1,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Electric | 91–110 MPGe | $840–$1,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Electric | 84–105 MPGe | $880–$1,100 | First year |
What the 2027 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD costs to drive
Per month
$66
$790 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.32
Per 100 miles
$5.27
Five years
$3,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,920less a year
Class median $2,710 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2027 BMW i5 MPGe
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (9 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration moves from 110 to 116 MPGe, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $840 to $790, $50 less.
EPA range 259–328 miles.
Electric configurations (9)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 29 | 116 | 328 mi | $790 |
| eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | RWD | 32 | 106 | 299 mi | $880 |
| eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | RWD | 34 | 100 | 280 mi | $930 |
| xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 34 | 100 | 283 mi | $930 |
| M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 34 | 99 | 277 mi | $940 |
| xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | AWD | 35 | 96 | 273 mi | $960 |
| M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | AWD | 36 | 94 | 266 mi | $980 |
| xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | AWD | 37 | 92 | 262 mi | $1,000 |
| M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | AWD | 37 | 91 | 259 mi | $1,020 |
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.
2026 BMW i5 MPGe
91–110 MPGe · $840–$1,020/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 105 to 110 MPGe, up 5. Its annual cost goes from $880 to $840, $40 less.
EPA range 259–310 miles.
Electric configurations (9)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 31 | 110 | 310 mi | $840 |
| eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | RWD | 32 | 106 | 300 mi | $870 |
| M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 34 | 99 | 277 mi | $940 |
| xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 34 | 98 | 278 mi | $940 |
| eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | RWD | 34 | 98 | 278 mi | $950 |
| xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | AWD | 35 | 96 | 272 mi | $970 |
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| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | AWD | 36 | 94 | 266 mi | $980 |
| xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | AWD | 37 | 91 | 259 mi | $1,020 |
| M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | AWD | 37 | 91 | 259 mi | $1,020 |
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.
2025 BMW i5 MPGe
84–105 MPGe · $880–$1,100/yr
EPA range 239–295 miles.
Electric configurations (9)
| 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 | 271 mi | $970 |
| xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 36 | 93 | 266 mi | $990 |
| xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | AWD | 36 | 93 | 262 mi | $1,000 |
| M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | AWD | 38 | 90 | 253 mi | $1,030 |
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| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | AWD | 38 | 88 | 250 mi | $1,050 |
| xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | AWD | 39 | 87 | 248 mi | $1,070 |
| M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | AWD | 40 | 84 | 239 mi | $1,100 |
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: $2,080 in Hawaii and $550 in Louisiana, a $1,530 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2027 small car models.
Generations
- 2024
- 2025-2027*
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2025-2027 BMW i5?
EPA rates the 2025-2027 BMW i5 at 84–116 MPGe combined across 27 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD, is rated 116 MPGe (120 city, 113 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2025-2027 BMW i5?
The eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 116 MPGe, in 2027. The lowest top rating, 105 MPGe, was in 2025.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2027 BMW i5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026 and 2027.
How does the 2025-2027 BMW i5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2024 BMW i5) is rated 85–105 MPGe combined and costs $880–$1,090 a year to fuel; the 2025-2027 model is rated 84–116 MPGe and costs $790–$1,100 a year.
How much does it cost to charge a 2027 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 $790 a year. Across all 9 configurations the cost runs $790–$1,020 a year. That is a $230 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 BMW i5 100 miles?
About $5.27 per 100 miles for the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.27 and $6.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2027 BMW i5 compare with other small car configurations?
The eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD costs about $790 a year to fuel, $1,920 less than the class median of $2,710, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 95 rated small car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2027 BMW i5?
EPA rates the range at 259–328 miles depending on configuration, and the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD goes 328 mi. Efficiency is 29–37 kWh per 100 miles (91–116 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $790–$1,020 a year, or $5.27 per 100 miles for the eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) RWD.
Is the 2027 BMW i5 different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 110 to 116 MPGe, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $840 to $790, $50 less. EPA lists 9 configurations for 2027 against 9 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 BMW i5 for that year.