2026 BMW i5 EPA Fuel Economy Summary
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 with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $700 to $850 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.
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) | 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 | — |
Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles
Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity
Annual Fuel Consumption
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
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.