BMW i5 vs Chevrolet Silverado EV
The Chevrolet Silverado EV leads on range (EPA) and fast-charge peak. The BMW i5 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
72/100#30 of 87 · Everyday
Pickup
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range WT (19kW Charger)
Maker's price (MSRP), US
74/100#24 of 87 · Everyday
Chevrolet Silverado EV is cheaper by $11,205
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5Silverado EVChevrolet Silverado EV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+165 mi· 50%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+145 kW· 71%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.6 cu ft· 62%
- Power- best on this row+130 kW· 52%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row20.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 41%
- AC charging- best on this row+8 kW· 67%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Chevrolet Silverado EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | no data |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | no data |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Chevrolet Silverado EV
Range
92100Charging
5961Practicality
7250
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 eDrive40 Sedan
- $67,100
- Custom
- $55,895
- 2027 AWD LT 4dr Crew Cab 5.9 ft. SB (Extended Range)
- $61,900
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Chevrolet Silverado EVSilverado EV
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Chevrolet Silverado EV
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Chevrolet Silverado EV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 165 mi
Which charges faster?
Chevrolet Silverado EVSilverado EV
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Chevrolet Silverado EV
- BMW i5
- Chevrolet Silverado EV
- Ahead by
- 145 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Chevrolet Silverado EVSilverado EV
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Chevrolet Silverado EV
- BMW i5
- Chevrolet Silverado EV
- Ahead by
- $11,205
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i5 vs
Where the numbers come from
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