i5 range in km
The 2026 BMW i5 is rated for up to 447 km (278 miles) on a full charge, according to Natural Resources Canada. Across its 3 versions, rated range runs from 417 to 447 km.
xDrive40 (19-inch wheels): rated versus real driving
Dashed line: Ottawa–Toronto 450 km
Rated (NRCan)Highway at 120 km/h (estimate)Winter at 0°C (estimate)Winter at −20°C (estimate)
i5 range by version
| Version | Drive | Rated range | Miles | Highway cycle | kWh/100 km | Level 2 charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive40 (19-inch wheels) | AWD | 447 km | 278 mi | 443 km | 21.4 | 8 h |
| M60 xDrive (19-inch wheels) | AWD | 446 km | 277 mi | 442 km | 21.2 | 8 h |
| xDrive40 (21-inch wheels) | AWD | 417 km | 259 mi | 406 km | 23.1 | 8 h |
Highway cycle is the range implied by NRCan's highway energy rating rather than the combined city and highway figure. Wheel size matters: on the i5, the gap between the best and worst version is 30 km.
How the i5 ranks
The xDrive40 (19-inch wheels) ranks #46 of 62 EVs in this directory by rated range. The average best-version range for the 17 cars we track is 506 km, so the i5 sits 59 km below that.
i5 range by model year
| Model year | Longest rated range | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 447 km | 278 mi |
| 2025 | 428 km | 266 mi |
| 2024 | 412 km | 256 mi |
More on the i5
Questions
How far can a BMW i5 go on a full charge?
The longest-range 2026 BMW i5 (xDrive40 (19-inch wheels)) is rated for 447 km by Natural Resources Canada. At a steady 120 km/h, expect roughly 376 km, and around 259 km at −20°C.
What is the BMW i5 range in miles?
Up to 278 miles (447 km) for the xDrive40 (19-inch wheels), and 259 miles (417 km) for the shortest-range version.
Does the BMW i5 lose range in winter?
Yes. Every EV does. We estimate about 358 km at 0°C and 259 km at −20°C for the xDrive40 (19-inch wheels). The i5 heat pump fitment varies by year and trim, so we use a mid-point estimate.
Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026), 2026 model year unless noted. Estimates explained in how we estimate.