2027 · Compact Car · Electric
2027 BMW i5 range & efficiency
The 2027 BMW i5 is a compact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 116 MPGe combined (28.9 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 328 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 91 to 116 MPGe. That's up 6 MPGe from the 2026 model. Among 13 compact cars rated for 2027, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $780 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2027 BMW i5 uses 28.9 kWh per 100 miles (18.0 kWh/100 km), which is 3.5 miles per kWh or 116 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 116 MPGe |
| Energy use | 28.9 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 18.0 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.46 |
How it ranks among 2027 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 | 120 MPGe | 113 MPGe | 116 MPGe | 328 mi | $780 |
| RWD · Electric motor (250 kW) · Single-speed i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 109 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 299 mi | $861 |
| AWD · Electric motors (420 kW) · Single-speed i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 101 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 100 MPGe | 283 mi | $913 |
| RWD · Electric motor (250 kW) · Single-speed i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 103 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 100 MPGe | 280 mi | $915 |
| AWD · Electric motors (450 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 (20 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 98 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 273 mi | $945 |
| AWD · Electric motors (450 kW) · Single-speed i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 96 MPGe | 92 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 266 mi | $967 |
| AWD · Electric motors (420 kW) · Single-speed i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 95 MPGe | 90 MPGe | 92 MPGe | 262 mi | $985 |
| AWD · Electric motors (450 kW) · Single-speed i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) |
Electric | 92 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 91 MPGe | 259 mi | $1,002 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (250 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 28.9 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
2027 BMW i5 vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2027 BMW i5?
The EPA rates the 2027 BMW i5 at up to 328 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2027 BMW i5?
Up to 116 MPGe combined, which is 28.9 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2027 BMW i5?
The 2027 BMW i5 uses 28.9 kWh per 100 miles (18.0 kWh/100 km), which is 3.5 miles per kWh or 116 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2027 BMW i5?
Charging from empty to its full 328-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 2027 BMW i5 per year?
About $780 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.20 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.