BMW, 2025–2027 model years, EPA data
BMW i5 charging cost and time
The 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) uses 35.2 kWh per 100 miles (EPA). Charging it at home costs about $6.40 per 100 miles and $71.96 a month at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh (August 2026); a full charge is about $17.40.
Per month
$71.9613,500 mi a year
- Efficiency
- 35.2kWh per 100 miles
- EPA range
- 272 mirepresentative trim
- Per 100 miles
- $6.4018.16¢/kWh
- Per month
- $71.9613,500 mi a year
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Live EIA prices and EPA efficiency. Updates as you type.
BMW i5 charging cost across the U.S.
Monthly home charging cost for the 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels), 13,500 miles a year.
BMW i5 trims
EPA efficiency, range and cost at 18.16¢/kWh.
| Trim | Class | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 28.9 | 328 mi | $5.25 | $17.23 |
| 2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 31.9 | 299 mi | $5.79 | $17.30 |
| 2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 33.9 | 280 mi | $6.15 | $17.22 |
| 2027 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 34.1 | 277 mi | $6.20 | $17.17 |
| 2027 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 35.8 | 266 mi | $6.51 | $17.31 |
| 2027 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 37.1 | 259 mi | $6.74 | $17.46 |
| 2027 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 33.8 | 283 mi | $6.14 | $17.37 |
| 2027 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 35.0 | 273 mi | $6.36 | $17.36 |
| 2027 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 36.5 | 262 mi | $6.63 | $17.37 |
| 2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 30.6 | 310 mi | $5.56 | $17.23 |
| 2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 31.7 | 300 mi | $5.76 | $17.29 |
| 2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 34.5 | 278 mi | $6.26 | $17.41 |
| 2026 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 34.1 | 277 mi | $6.20 | $17.17 |
| 2026 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 35.8 | 266 mi | $6.50 | $17.30 |
| 2026 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 37.1 | 259 mi | $6.74 | $17.46 |
| 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 34.4 | 278 mi | $6.24 | $17.35 |
| 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 35.2 | 272 mi | $6.40 | $17.40 |
| 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 37.2 | 259 mi | $6.76 | $17.50 |
| 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 32.2 | 295 mi | $5.85 | $17.25 |
| 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 34.2 | 278 mi | $6.21 | $17.27 |
| 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 35.3 | 271 mi | $6.41 | $17.36 |
| 2025 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 37.5 | 253 mi | $6.81 | $17.24 |
| 2025 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 38.2 | 250 mi | $6.95 | $17.36 |
| 2025 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 40.1 | 239 mi | $7.29 | $17.41 |
| 2025 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 36.1 | 266 mi | $6.56 | $17.46 |
| 2025 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 36.3 | 262 mi | $6.59 | $17.27 |
| 2025 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Compact Cars | 38.8 | 248 mi | $7.05 | $17.48 |
BMW i5 charging cost by state
Cheapest to most expensive.
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72 | $4.48 | $50.40 | $12.19 |
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $4.53 | $51.00 | $12.33 |
| North Dakota | 13.31 | $4.69 | $52.74 | $12.75 |
| Utah | 13.31 | $4.69 | $52.74 | $12.75 |
| Idaho | 13.37 | $4.71 | $52.98 | $12.81 |
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $4.73 | $53.18 | $12.86 |
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $4.77 | $53.65 | $12.97 |
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $4.86 | $54.68 | $13.22 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $5.06 | $56.94 | $13.77 |
| Mississippi | 14.43 | $5.08 | $57.18 | $13.82 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $5.08 | $57.18 | $13.82 |
| Washington | 14.63 | $5.15 | $57.97 | $14.02 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $5.22 | $58.72 | $14.20 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $5.27 | $59.24 | $14.32 |
| Florida | 14.99 | $5.28 | $59.40 | $14.36 |
| Arizona | 15.05 | $5.30 | $59.64 | $14.42 |
| South Dakota | 15.15 | $5.34 | $60.03 | $14.51 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $5.45 | $61.30 | $14.82 |
| Montana | 15.57 | $5.48 | $61.70 | $14.92 |
| South Carolina | 15.76 | $5.55 | $62.45 | $15.10 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $5.60 | $63.00 | $15.23 |
| Texas | 15.91 | $5.60 | $63.04 | $15.24 |
| Oregon | 15.92 | $5.61 | $63.08 | $15.25 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $5.64 | $63.48 | $15.35 |
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $5.74 | $64.63 | $15.63 |
| Alabama | 16.33 | $5.75 | $64.71 | $15.64 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $5.82 | $65.42 | $15.82 |
| Indiana | 17.02 | $5.99 | $67.44 | $16.31 |
| Iowa | 17.06 | $6.01 | $67.60 | $16.34 |
| Colorado | 17.17 | $6.05 | $68.04 | $16.45 |
| Minnesota | 17.20 | $6.06 | $68.16 | $16.48 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $6.21 | $69.90 | $16.90 |
| Delaware | 18.70 | $6.59 | $74.10 | $17.92 |
| Illinois | 19.32 | $6.80 | $76.56 | $18.51 |
| Ohio | 19.38 | $6.83 | $76.79 | $18.57 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41 | $6.84 | $76.91 | $18.60 |
| Maryland | 21.40 | $7.54 | $84.80 | $20.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77 | $7.67 | $86.26 | $20.86 |
| Michigan | 22.99 | $8.10 | $91.10 | $22.03 |
| Vermont | 23.84 | $8.40 | $94.47 | $22.84 |
| Connecticut | 24.51 | $8.63 | $97.12 | $23.48 |
| New Jersey | 24.61 | $8.67 | $97.52 | $23.58 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98 | $9.15 | $102.95 | $24.89 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64 | $9.74 | $109.52 | $26.48 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18 | $9.93 | $111.66 | $27.00 |
| New York | 28.65 | $10.09 | $113.53 | $27.45 |
| Alaska | 29.41 | $10.36 | $116.54 | $28.18 |
| California | 29.75 | $10.48 | $117.88 | $28.50 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $10.74 | $120.78 | $29.20 |
| Maine | 32.11 | $11.31 | $127.24 | $30.76 |
| Hawaii | 47.18 | $16.62 | $186.95 | $45.20 |
Charging time
Time to add 100 miles of range to the 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels).
- Level 1, 1.44 kW
120 V, 12 A
24 h 28 min per 100 mi4.1 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 3.84 kW
240 V, 16 A
9 h 10 min per 100 mi10.9 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 7.68 kW
240 V, 32 A
4 h 35 min per 100 mi21.8 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 9.60 kW
240 V, 40 A
3 h 40 min per 100 mi27.3 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 11.52 kW
240 V, 48 A
3 h 4 min per 100 mi32.7 miles of range per hour
Full charge from empty
| Charger | Power | Time from empty | Range added per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 — 120 V, 12 A | 1.44 kW | 66 h 32 min | 4 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 16 A | 3.84 kW | 24 h 57 min | 11 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 32 A | 7.68 kW | 12 h 28 min | 22 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 40 A | 9.60 kW | 9 h 59 min | 27 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 48 A | 11.52 kW | 8 h 19 min | 33 mi |
A full charge costs about $17.40 at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, however long it takes.
AC charging speed is also limited by the car's onboard charger, and charging slows near 100%. Try the charging time calculator.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a BMW i5?
About $6.40 per 100 miles and $71.96 a month for 13,500 miles a year at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, for the 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels).
How efficient is the BMW i5?
EPA rates current BMW i5 trims at 28.9 to 40.1 kWh per 100 miles, with 239 to 328 miles of range.
Where is it cheapest to charge a BMW i5?
Nevada, at about $50.40 a month; the most expensive is Hawaii at $186.95.
How long does a BMW i5 take to charge at home?
About 24 h 28 min per 100 miles on a 120 V outlet and 4 h 35 min per 100 miles on a 7.68 kW Level 2 charger. From empty to its full 272-mile EPA range: about 12 h 28 min at 7.68 kW and 8 h 19 min at 11.52 kW, if the car's onboard charger accepts that power.
How many kWh does it take to charge a BMW i5?
About 96 kWh from the wall to go from empty to the full 272-mile EPA range of the 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) (272 mi × 35.2 kWh/100 mi). That includes charging losses, so it is a little more than the battery holds. At 18.16¢/kWh that is about $17.40.