BMW i5 eDrive40 2023 -

Specifications

340hp
Rear Wheel Drive
81.2kWh
Usable capacity
5.7sec
0-60 mph
295mi
EPA range

Launch
Announced	2023, May 24
Status	Available to order. Released 2023, June
Base price	$ 68,800 € 71,000 £ 74,100

Performance
Power	RWD 340 hp (250 kW)
Torque	317 lb-ft (430 Nm)
Acceleration	5.7 sec 0-60 mph (6 sec 0-62 mph)
Max speed	120 mph (193 km/h)

Battery
Capacity	81.2 kWh usable, 83.9 kWh total
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V
Range	295 mi EPA (362 mi WLTP)
Consumption	3.9 mi/kWh WLTP
Recuperation	Adaptive recuperation
Heat pump	Yes
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8.25 hours Type 2 22 kW
DC Charging	CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min

Body
Type	4 door coupe, 5 seats
Platform	CLAR
Dimensions	199.2 x 74.8 x 59.6 in (5060 x 1900 x 1515 mm)
Drag coef.	0.23 Cd
Wheelbase	117.9 in (2995 mm)
Clearance	5.7 in (146 mm)
Weight	EU: 4861 lb unladen
Suspension	Front double wishbone, electronically controlled shock absorbers. Rear multi-link, double elastic mounting, air suspension with automatic self-levelling
Wheels	R18, R19, R20, R21
Trunk	EU: 17.3 ft³
Frunk	No
Towing	EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 3307 lb braked

Displays
Center	14.9" touchscreen
Driver's	12.3"
Head-up	Yes, with augmented reality

Comfort
Seats	Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats
Roof	Glass roof
Parking aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Parking Assistant Professional
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Safety
Airbags	Side, center, rear, including front and rear head airbags
Driving aids	Long range radar (300 m), corner short range radars (4 units), 8MP front camera, Active Lane Change Assist with eye confirmation, Lane Control Assist, Driving Assistant Professional, Assisted Driving View, Rear Crossing-Traffic Warning, Exit warning function, Steering Assistant
Self driving
Crash tests	NCAP 2024: 5 stars
	eDrive Exterior Sound

Our two cents

A common choice for the upper middle class, especially in Europe, now for the first time in electric form. It is traditionally practical with sporty prowess and luxurious touches. Material quality is subpar with long-term owners even reporting major wear after only a year of ownership. The driving experience is traditionally great with a blend of comfort and sportiness. Used car prices are plummeting.

High-tech interior.
Quiet and relaxing cabin.
Great driving characteristics.
Multiple online services and even on-board games.
Changing lanes without driver input when cruise control is on.

Expensive when new.
Tight rear seats with awkward seating position.
Cheap materials all around key areas in the interior as reported by long-time owners.
No battery size options.
No frunk.