2026 · Compact Car · Electric
2026 BMW i5 range & efficiency
The 2026 BMW i5 is a compact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 110 MPGe combined (30.6 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 310 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 91 to 110 MPGe. That's up 5 MPGe from the 2025 model. Among 21 compact cars rated for 2026, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $826 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2026 BMW i5 uses 30.6 kWh per 100 miles (19.0 kWh/100 km), which is 3.3 miles per kWh or 110 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 110 MPGe |
| Energy use | 30.6 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 19.0 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.27 |
How it ranks among 2026 Compact Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
i5 MPGe across model years
Full history →9 EPA-rated configurations
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · Electric motor (250 kW) · Single-speed i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 114 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 110 MPGe | 310 mi | $826 |
| RWD · Electric motor (250 kW) · Single-speed i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 110 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 300 mi | $856 |
| AWD · Electric motors (442 kW) · Single-speed i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 100 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 277 mi | $921 |
| AWD · Electric motors (420 kW) · Single-speed i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 99 MPGe | 97 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 278 mi | $929 |
| RWD · Electric motor (250 kW) · Single-speed i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 102 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 278 mi | $931 |
| AWD · Electric motors (420 kW) · Single-speed i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 97 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 272 mi | $950 |
| AWD · Electric motors (442 kW) · Single-speed i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 96 MPGe | 92 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 266 mi | $967 |
| AWD · Electric motors (442 kW) · Single-speed i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 92 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 91 MPGe | 259 mi | $1,002 |
| AWD · Electric motors (420 kW) · Single-speed i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 92 MPGe | 88 MPGe | 91 MPGe | 259 mi | $1,004 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (250 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 30.6 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 8 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 98 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 11 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 9/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2026 BMW i5 vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2026 BMW i5?
The EPA rates the 2026 BMW i5 at up to 310 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2026 BMW i5?
Up to 110 MPGe combined, which is 30.6 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2026 BMW i5?
The 2026 BMW i5 uses 30.6 kWh per 100 miles (19.0 kWh/100 km), which is 3.3 miles per kWh or 110 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 BMW i5?
Charging from empty to its full 310-mile EPA range draws about 95 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $17 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 BMW i5 per year?
About $826 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.51 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.