BMW I5
LUXURY
WATT MATTERS?
BMW's 5 Series has gone electric without abandoning its executive-sedan brief. The i5 aims to make the change in powertrain feel less dramatic than the change in technology.
THE BASICS
This five-seat sedan includes rear-drive eDrive40 and all-wheel-drive M60 versions. The published 81.2kWh battery specification supports different WLTP claims according to model and equipment.
THE NUMBERS
- Price
- From $155,900 RRP before on-road costs · i5 eDrive40 M Sport · Retained published reference; current manufacturer quote and exact grade allocation awaiting verification.
- Battery
- 81.2 kWh
- Claimed range
- Up to 550 km WLTP, eDrive40.
- Charging
- 11 kW AC standard reference; 205 kW DC maximum; approximately 30 minutes from 10-80%. Australian table also lists 22 kW AC equipment, confirm option/build applicability.
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive, eDrive40.
- Power
- 250 kW / 400 Nm, eDrive40.
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- Vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km.
Price checked 2026-10-06.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-06..
Awaiting verification · Last checked: 2026-10-06. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
VARIANTS AND PRICES
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| Details | i5 eDrive40 M Sport | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan | i5 M60 xDrive Touring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $155,900 RRP before on-road costsBefore on-road costs. Retained published reference; current manufacturer quote and exact grade allocation awaiting verification. | From $215,900 RRP before on-road costsPublished Australian list-price reference, before on-road costs and options. Current manufacturer quotation and named model-year availability awaiting verification; confirm final price and delivery. | From $219,900 RRP before on-road costsPublished Australian list-price reference, before on-road costs and options. Current manufacturer quotation and named model-year availability awaiting verification; confirm final price and delivery. |
| Battery | 81.2 kWh | 81.2 kWh manufacturer capacity; gross/usable basis not stated in current Australian table. | 81.2 kWh manufacturer capacity; gross/usable basis not stated in current Australian table. |
| Claimed range | Up to 550 km WLTP, eDrive40. | Up to 506 km WLTP, current BMW Australia grade table; exact build and wheels affect range. | Up to 503 km WLTP, current BMW Australia grade table; exact build and wheels affect range. |
| Power | 250 kW / 400 Nm, eDrive40. | 442 kW / 820 Nm in current Australian grade table; claimed 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. | 442 kW / 795 Nm in current Australian grade table; claimed 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. |
| Charging | 11 kW AC standard reference; 205 kW DC maximum; approximately 30 minutes from 10-80%. Australian table also lists 22 kW AC equipment, confirm option/build applicability. | 11 kW AC reference; 205 kW DC maximum; approximately 30 minutes from 10-80%. Confirm optional 22 kW AC equipment separately. | 11 kW AC reference; 205 kW DC maximum; approximately 30 minutes from 10-80%. Confirm optional 22 kW AC equipment separately. |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive, eDrive40. | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Warranty | Vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km. | Vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km. | Vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km. |
| Boot space | Not recorded for this variant | 490 L rear cargo, seats up. | 570 L rear luggage with seats up; up to 1700 L with seats folded, current BMW Australia table. |
| Comfort | Not recorded for this variant | Four-zone climate and ventilated front seats in Australian market equipment table; confirm build. | Four-zone climate and ventilated front seats in Australian market equipment table; confirm build. |
THE WATTCAR TAKE
The i5 makes most sense for buyers who value refinement, long-distance comfort and the traditional 5 Series character. It is not the cheapest way into a large EV, nor is it trying to be.
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