BMW i5 charging
Shown: 2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
10-80% fast charge
The BMW i5 charges 10-80% in 30 minutes on a DC fast charger. It peaks at 205 kW on DC.
Does it really charge that fast?
How many miles in a 10-minute stop?
Estimates from the 30 min published 10-80% time and the 328 mi EPA range, spread evenly over the stop.
Energy added and average power: not enough data to estimate - only the gross 81.2 kWh battery is published.
Is that fast?
Published at 30 min, the BMW i5 is slower than the median of 28 min among 207 EVs with a published time.
BMW i5 · claimed 30 min · #118 of 207
- Lucid Air16 min claimed
- Hyundai Ioniq 618 min claimed
- BMW i530 min claimed
- BMW i431 min claimed
What does it cost to charge?
Set your electricity price and miles. The consumption comes from this car; the rest are your assumptions.
Difference per year
$610 a year cheaper than gas
estimateat 600 mi/month, home $0.17/kWh, gas $4.16/gal, 31 mpg
Your assumptions
This car's data (fixed)
Illustrative starting values, not a quote (as of Jun 2026): home $0.17/kWh, public DC $0.45/kWh, gas car $4.16/gal, 31 mpg. Charging losses are not included.
Which version charges fastest?
Every version with a published time: 30 min
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)shown
Road trip 10-80%
30 min
DC peak 205 kW
Home 240 V
8 h
Onboard AC 11.5 kW
BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon and 2 more with the same figures
Road trip 10-80%
30 min
DC peak 205 kW
Home 240 V
No data
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Saloon
Road trip 10-80%
30 min
DC peak 205 kW
Home 240 V
No data
Onboard AC 22 kW
i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) and 8 more with the same figures
Road trip 10-80%
No data
Home 240 V
8 h
eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon and 3 more with the same figures
Road trip 10-80%
No data
DC peak 205 kW
Home 240 V
No data
| Version | 10-80% | DC peak | Onboard AC | 240 V full |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)shown | 30 min | 205 kW | 11.5 kW | 8 h |
| BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon and 2 more with the same figures | 30 min | 205 kW | - | - |
| BMW i5 M60 xDrive Saloon | 30 min | 205 kW | 22 kW | - |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) and 8 more with the same figures | - | - | - | 8 h |
| eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon and 3 more with the same figures | - | 205 kW | - | - |
Which plug, and what can it power?
- DC peak power
- 205 kW
- The top speed on a DC fast charger; it is not a charging time.
- Battery voltage
- 400 VBMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)other version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)
- Nominal battery voltage, as the source lists it.
- Onboard AC charger
- 11.5 kW
- Sets the top speed on a home or destination charger.
- Heat pump
- standardBMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)other version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)
- Heats the cabin with less of the battery in winter.
Where do these numbers come from?
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-80% claimedbmwusa.com | 30 minNov 4, 2026 | bmwusa.com | Nov 4, 2026 |
| 10-80% testedassets.adac.de | 30 minBMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)other version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)Sep 18, 2026 | assets.adac.de | Sep 18, 2026 |
| DC peak powerbmwusa.com | 205 kWNov 4, 2026 | bmwusa.com | Nov 4, 2026 |
| DC peak testedassets.adac.de | 208 kWBMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)other version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)Sep 18, 2026 | assets.adac.de | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Onboard AC chargerbmwusa.com | 11.5 kWNov 4, 2026 | bmwusa.com | Nov 4, 2026 |
| 240 V full chargefueleconomy.gov | 8 hMay 13, 2026 | fueleconomy.gov | May 13, 2026 |
| Battery voltageadac.de | 400 VBMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)other version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)Sep 18, 2026 | adac.de | Sep 18, 2026 |
Miles per stop are our estimates from these figures.
All 57 sources of the BMW i5