I5 — 3/4 FRONT
2023+ · Sedan
Estimated

BMW i5

The electric 5 Series: executive comfort with a serious tech suite.

From
$67,000
EPA range
295 mi
0–60
5.7s
Owner rating
4.5
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Decoder Score
Mixed
63
/ 100
Weighted across all eight factors below.
Range80
EPA rates it at 295 miles — solid for daily use.
Charging68
Peaks around 205 kW DC — 10–80% in roughly 20 minutes.
Value53
About $227 per mile of range — you pay a premium.
Family49
5 seats and 18 cu ft of cargo — fine for most families.
Performance61
5.7s to 60 mph with 335 hp — plenty brisk.
Road trip71
Blends real range, 205 kW charging and 3.2 mi/kWh efficiency — workable with planning.
Used buyer40
Used prices start near $55,000 — holds value, less used bargain.
Ownership confidence70
Owners rate it 4.5/5 with few widespread complaints.
EPA RANGE
295 mi
REAL WORLD
~242 mi
Estimated at ~82% of EPA for mixed driving.
DC FAST
205 kW
10–80%
~27 min
Approximate; real speed tapers.

Range

EPA is a lab figure. Here's the realistic band.

206 worst242 mi realistic295 best
EPA range
295 miEstimated
Est. real-world
242 miEstimated
Efficiency
3.2 mi/kWh

Charging

Plug types, speeds and what they mean.

DC fast charging
205 kW
Level 2 (home)
11 kW
10–80% fast charge
~27 minEstimated
Plug type
CCS
NACS (Tesla)
Adapter / no
CCS
Yes

Performance

0–60 mph
5.7s
Horsepower
335 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Battery
84 kWh

Interior & practicality

Seats
5
Cargo space
18 cu ft
Towing
Not rated

Battery & warranty

Battery warranty
8 yr / 100,000 mi
Vehicle warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Federal tax credit
Not eligibleEstimated
Pros
  • Refined and quiet
  • Great tech
  • Comfortable long-distance
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Range only average
  • Options add up fast
Best for

Luxury, Road Trip

Not ideal for

Budget

Real-world ownership notes

What owners and forums flag — verify on any specific car.

New model — limited data

What will it cost to charge?

Pre-filled for this EV — edit anything.

Vehicle (pre-fills battery)
Where are you charging?

240V home charger — the everyday default.

Battery size84 kWh
Current charge20 %
Target charge80 %
Electricity price$/kWh
Charging speedkW
Charging loss%
Miles / monthmi
This charge costs
$8.96
50.4 kWh added · 4 hr 49 min · +161 mi
Cost / mile$0.06
Cost / 100 mi$5.56
Est. monthly$56
Est. annual$667
About $69/mo cheaper than gas
vs a 28 mpg car at $3.50/gal — edit assumptions above.
    Assumptions
  • · Electricity at $0.16/kWh
  • · 10% charging loss
  • · 3.2 mi/kWh efficiency
  • · 1,000 miles/month for projections
  • · Steady AC charging speed

What range will you really get?

Pre-filled for this EV.

Vehicle (pre-fills EPA range)
EPA rangemi
Temperature70 °F
Cruising speed65 mph
Highway mix60 %
Climate control
Terrain
Passenger / cargo load0 %
Battery degradation0 %
Starting charge100 %
Arrival reserve10 %
Realistic range
272 mi
234 worst272 mi realistic304 best
Usable this trip245 mi
Safe road-trip leg231 mi
Lost to cold-0 mi
Lost to speed-18 mi
What's eating your range
Speed & driving-18 mi
Climate control-6 mi
    Assumptions
  • · EPA baseline 295 mi
  • · 70°F ambient
  • · 65 mph, 60% highway
  • · climate low, 0% degradation
  • · 15% arrival buffer for road-trip planning

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