2025 BMW i5 EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2025 BMW i5 is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 239 to 295 miles of driving range per charge across 9 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 105 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $700 to $900 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.

EPA Electric Range
239–295 mi
Certified full charge range
Combined Efficiency
84–105 MPGe
Combined city & highway MPGe
Energy Consumption
32–40 kWh/100m
Electricity needed per 100 miles
Annual Energy Cost
$700–900
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (9 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 104 MPGe 105 MPGe 105 MPGe 295 mi $700
i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 99 MPGe 98 MPGe 99 MPGe 278 mi $750
i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 97 MPGe 94 MPGe 96 MPGe 271 mi $800
i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 92 MPGe 95 MPGe 93 MPGe 266 mi $800
i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 92 MPGe 94 MPGe 93 MPGe 262 mi $800
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 89 MPGe 91 MPGe 90 MPGe 253 mi $850
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 88 MPGe 88 MPGe 88 MPGe 250 mi $850
i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 86 MPGe 87 MPGe 87 MPGe 248 mi $850
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 83 MPGe 85 MPGe 84 MPGe 239 mi $900
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$1.28–$1.60

Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity

Annual Fuel Consumption

4814–6018 kWh

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.