The 2026 BMW i5 is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 259 to 310 miles of driving range per charge across 9 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 110 MPGe combined.
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) | 114 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 110 MPGe | 310 mi | $700 | — |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 110 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 300 mi | $700 | — |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 100 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 277 mi | $750 | — |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 99 MPGe | 97 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 278 mi | $750 | — |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 102 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 278 mi | $800 | — |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 97 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 272 mi | $800 | — |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 96 MPGe | 92 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 266 mi | $800 | — |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 92 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 91 MPGe | 259 mi | $850 | — |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 92 MPGe | 88 MPGe | 91 MPGe | 259 mi | $850 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns
Vehicle summary, specifications, and primary KPI metrics.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected component.
Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 BMW i5
The all-electric 2026 BMW i5 delivers an EPA-certified driving range of 259 to 310 miles per full battery charge across 9 certified configuration(s).
Combined energy efficiency reaches up to 110 MPGe under EPA dynamometer laboratory test cycles.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $700 and $850 for the 2026 BMW i5.
Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.
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 under 40 CFR Part 600.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.