BMW i5 Charging Time
A 2027 BMW i5 takes about 8 hours to charge from empty to full on a 240-volt Level 2 charger, according to its EPA test. On a standard 120-volt outlet it takes about 66 hours. A full charge puts about 95.3 kWh through the plug for 266 miles of range.
BMW i5 charging time by charger
Figures for the 2027 i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels). 20% to 80% is a typical daily top-up; 0% to 100% is a full charge from empty.
| Charger | Power | 20% to 80% | 0% to 100% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1, 120 V outlet (12 A) | 1.4 kW | 39 hr 43 min | 2.8 days |
| Level 2, 240 V, 16 A | 3.8 kW | 14 hr 53 min | 24 hr 49 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 24 A | 5.8 kW | 9 hr 56 min | 16 hr 33 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 32 A | 7.7 kW | 7 hr 27 min | 12 hr 25 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 40 A | 9.6 kW | 5 hr 57 min | 9 hr 56 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 48 A | 11.5 kW | 4 hr 58 min | 8 hr 16 min |
Work out your own BMW i5 charge
The calculator starts with this model's numbers. Change the charge level or the charger to match yours.
Preset: 2027 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels), about 85.8 kWh into the battery for a full charge
EV charging time
7 hr 27 min
from 20% to 80%
- Energy into the battery (85.8 kWh x 60%)
- 51.5 kWh
- From the wall at 90% efficiency
- 57.2 kWh
- Charging power
- 7.68 kW
- Charging time
- 7.45 hours
For home and public AC charging. DC fast chargers are much faster at first and then slow down past about 80%, so this formula does not fit them.
Cost to charge a BMW i5
A full charge from empty draws about 95.3 kWh from the wall. At 18 cents per kWh it costs about $17.15, and a 20% to 80% top-up about $10.29. The EPA rates the i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) at 35.8 kWh per 100 miles, which works out to 6.4 cents a mile. The US average home rate was 18.16 cents per kWh in August 2026 (EIA); the EV charging cost calculator takes your own rate.
BMW i5 fast charging
DC fast charging bypasses the car's onboard charger and is far quicker, but the speed depends on each model's charging curve, which slows as the battery fills. That's why fast-charge times are quoted from 10% to 80%. The EPA doesn't test DC charging, so check BMW's quoted figure for the i5. The EV charging curve guide explains why it slows.
BMW i5 charging time by trim and year
EPA range, electricity use (kWh per 100 miles, measured at the wall) and 240 V full-charge time for each BMW i5 trim since 2024.
| Year | Trim | Range | kWh/100 mi | 240 V full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 328 mi | 28.9 | 8 hr |
| 2027 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 299 mi | 31.9 | 8 hr |
| 2027 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 280 mi | 33.9 | 8 hr |
| 2027 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 277 mi | 34.1 | 8 hr |
| 2027 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 266 mi | 35.8 | 8 hr |
| 2027 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 259 mi | 37.1 | 8 hr |
| 2027 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 283 mi | 33.8 | 8 hr |
| 2027 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 273 mi | 35 | 8 hr |
| 2027 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 262 mi | 36.5 | 8 hr |
| 2026 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 310 mi | 30.6 | 8 hr |
| 2026 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 300 mi | 31.7 | 8 hr |
| 2026 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 278 mi | 34.5 | 8 hr |
| 2026 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 277 mi | 34.1 | 8 hr |
| 2026 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 266 mi | 35.8 | 8 hr |
| 2026 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 259 mi | 37.1 | 8 hr |
| 2026 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 278 mi | 34.4 | 8 hr |
| 2026 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 272 mi | 35.2 | 8 hr |
| 2026 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 259 mi | 37.2 | 8 hr |
| 2025 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 295 mi | 32.2 | 10 hr |
| 2025 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 278 mi | 34.2 | 10 hr |
| 2025 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 271 mi | 35.3 | 10 hr |
| 2025 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 253 mi | 37.5 | 10 hr |
| 2025 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 250 mi | 38.2 | 10 hr |
| 2025 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 239 mi | 40.1 | 10 hr |
| 2025 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 266 mi | 36.1 | 10 hr |
| 2025 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 262 mi | 36.3 | 10 hr |
| 2025 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 248 mi | 38.8 | 10 hr |
| 2024 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 295 mi | 32.2 | 8 hr |
| 2024 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 278 mi | 34.2 | 8 hr |
| 2024 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 270 mi | 35.3 | 8 hr |
| 2024 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 256 mi | 37 | 8 hr |
| 2024 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 248 mi | 37.7 | 8 hr |
| 2024 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 240 mi | 39.6 | 8 hr |
Source: EPA test data published on fueleconomy.gov. Level 1 and per-charger times are worked out from each trim's range, electricity use and the charger's power. How we calculate.
BMW i5 charging FAQ
How long does a BMW i5 take to charge at home?
On a 240 V Level 2 charger, a 2027 BMW i5 charges from empty to full in about 8 hours, the time measured in its EPA test. From 20% to 80% on a 32 A home charger it takes about 7 hr 27 min.
How long does a BMW i5 take to charge on a 120 V outlet?
About 66 hours from empty to full on a standard 120 V outlet at 12 A, which delivers 1.44 kW. Overnight, about 10 hours, adds roughly 40 miles of range.
How much does it cost to charge a BMW i5?
A full charge draws about 95.3 kWh from the wall. At 18 cents per kWh that is about $17.15, or 6.4 cents a mile at its EPA rating of 35.8 kWh per 100 miles.