One-stop highway day · 525 km326 mi in 5h 1min
Estimates, not measurements: the WLTP figure scaled by the same temperature and road factors for every car (for example 65% for cold motorway driving, 115% for mild city driving). Your range depends on speed, wheels, load and heating. For a planned stop, use the charging simulator.
Calculated from sustained 10-80% DC fast charging speed, cold-weather aerodynamic drag, and official WLTP range (470 km292 mi).
The official combined WLTP range for the BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan(MY23-24) is 470 km (292 miles).
In cold winter conditions (-5°C / 23°F) at highway cruising speeds (120-130 km/h), expect a realistic highway range of approximately 338 km (210 miles) due to cold battery chemistry, cabin heating, and higher aerodynamic drag.
Charging the 81.2 kWh battery from 0% to 100% takes approximately 6.6 hours using a standard 11 kW 3-phase AC wallbox. On a single-phase 7.4 kW home charger, a full charge takes around 9.9 hours (typically overnight).
The BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan(MY23-24) supports peak DC fast charging rates of up to 206 kW. Recharging from 10% to 80% State of Charge (SoC) requires approximately 23 minutes at a compatible ultra-rapid charging station.
At an average European residential electricity tariff of €0.24/kWh, a complete 0-100% home charge costs approximately €19.49. At high-power public DC charging networks (~€0.65/kWh), a full recharge costs approximately €52.78.
