BMW i5, Price, Specs & Review
Compare every BMW i5 variant sold new in Australia. 2 variants, from $155,900 to $215,900 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, EV range and charging, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the BMW Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 2 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
BMW i5
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Sedan · Electric
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
1 recall notice on the federal register for this carSee the notices ↓
Check latest results at ancap.com.au
Est. drive away (VIC)
RRP, before on-road costs
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Variants
Cost to own, est.
from $739/wk in VIC
Excludes servicing and insurance: No data for this car.
Made up of, per week
- Repayment estimate$698 (≈$3,024/mo)
- Charging$13
- Rego + CTP$18
- ServicingNo data
- Tyres$10
- InsuranceNo data
Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at 27.5c/kWh, VIC reference price (Victorian Default Offer, Jemena flat rate (the middle of the five Victorian zones, 25.96c to 31.98c)); your tariff differs. VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Luxury car tax applies: the price is above the $91,661 fuel-efficient threshold (ATO, FY2026-27).
~$163,910 drive away (est. VIC)From $155,900 RRP, excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.Stamp duty rates from State Revenue Office Victoria, current as of 29 October 2026. They change each financial year; confirm with the regulator before you sign.
Repayment estimate≈$698/wk(≈$3,024/mo)
$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.
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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,186
per year to run
$176,828
total 5yr cost
$2.27
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,186/year to run, or $20,930 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Fuel: each car's official consumption figure (WLTP where marked) at 15,600 km a year and $0.30/kWh electricity. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Depreciation Analysis
48%
retained after 5 years
$74,832
estimated 5yr value
-$81,068
total depreciation
Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.
Tyres: 245/40 R20 front / 275/35 R20 rear, as fitted
Check tyre prices at Tyroola(opens in a new tab)Staggered means the rear tyres are a different size from the fronts, so they can't be rotated front to back.
Rear size 275/35 R20(opens in a new tab)Opens a search for 245/40 R20, the front size. Tyroola is an online tyre retailer, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Range in the real world
How far it really goes once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figureWarranty, servicing & roadside
5 yr
Unlimited · 12yr rust
Yes
every 20,000km / 12mo
8 yr
fixed term
Good to know
- Warranty transfers to the next owner (helps resale)
Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 24 Jul 2026.
Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.
Servicing
Interval
12 months / 20,000 km
whichever comes first
First service due
No data
Capped-price servicing
Yes
Scheduled cost, years 1-3
No data
Scheduled cost, years 1-5
No data
Servicing and your warranty
Servicing at any qualified mechanic keeps the warranty
Where the service follows BMW’s schedule, as BMW’s terms print it.
Terms read 28 October 2026See BMW’s terms
“You may have the normal periodic maintenance performed by an outlet not authorised by BMW. However, BMW can only recommend authorised BMW dealers, as it has control of the equipment, spare parts and training standards of those dealers. Therefore, this BMW (New Vehicle) Supplementary Warranty will not cover a claim to the extent to which it has been caused by poor servicing performed by an outlet not authorised by BMW.”
What the ACCC says
“Consumers can choose an independent repairer to service and repair their vehicle knowing it's mandatory for car manufacturers to make service and repair information available.” and “Voluntary warranties cannot replace, change or take away the automatic rights consumers have.” ACCC, new and second-hand cars
On warranties, the ACCC says: “The terms and conditions of a warranty may require the consumer to do certain things in order to keep the warranty.” ACCC, warranties
Consumer-law note current as of 29 October 2026. Quoted from the ACCC's own pages. For this car's warranty, the manufacturer's booklet and terms are the authority.
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Recalls for the 2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan, plus a warranty reminder if you add the month.
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Safety
View ANCAP Report5-star ANCAP rating, tested 2023
5-star rating, tested 2023. ANCAP's criteria get stricter about every three years, so check ancap.com.au for updated information.
Check latest ANCAP results at ancap.com.auRecalls on the federal register
1 for this car · 2 for other years of the i5▶REC-0065566 Mar 2026Years on the notice: 2022 - 2025The air conditioning (A/C) wiring harness may become damaged during routine microfilter (cabin air filter) replacement.
- Models on the notice:
- i5 eDrive
- Year range on the notice:
- 2022 - 2025
- Campaign:
- 0061510900
- What the notice says to do:
- Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by BMW requesting they immediately schedule an appointment with their preferred authorised BMW dealer to have the rectification carried out, free of charge. Note: Owners/operators should NOT use the following remote functions until the repair has been completed: Climate control, departure plan, pre-cooling, pre-heating, Remote Engine Start (if available in the market).
▶2 notices for other years of the i5(each prints its own year range; they do not cover this car on our record)
▶REC-0059065 Mar 2024Years on the notice: 2022 - 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, signal interference may occur within the electronics of the brake system.
- Models on the notice:
- i5
- Year range on the notice:
- 2022 - 2023
- Campaign:
- 0034670200
- What the notice says to do:
- If a warning message is displayed on the central display, drivers should follow the instructions provided and promptly contact their nearest BMW Dealer. Owners of affected vehicles will receive written communication from BMW Australia. When the necessary parts are available, all vehicle owners will be asked to bring their vehicle to a BMW dealership to have the electronic brake system controller replaced at no cost.
▶REC-00580123 Oct 2023Years on the notice: 2022 - 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering wheel earth wire may become loose.
- Models on the notice:
- i5
- Year range on the notice:
- 2022 - 2023
- Campaign:
- 0032470300
- What the notice says to do:
- Owners should immediately contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer or BMW Australia to have the vehicle's steering wheel earth wire checked and if required rectified free of charge.
The register does not publish whether a campaign is complete, so a listed campaign may already be fixed on your car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.
Safety Features
50 confirmed · 11 no dataBMW i5 by model year
2026 BMW i5 · G60 (2023-)
3 variants · from $155,900–$215,9002023 BMW i5 · G60 (2023-)
1 variantFull Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain7 itemsInduction Electric · Power 250 kW · Torque 400 Nm
Dimensions & Weights11 itemsLength 5,060 mm · Width 1,900 mm · Height 1,515 mm
Towing & Load3 itemsTowing (Braked) 1,500 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 750 kg · Towball Download 200 kg
Energy & Efficiency2 itemsElectric Range 557 km · CO2 Emissions Zero emissions
Technology & Connectivity17 itemsTouchscreen Size 14.9" · Digital Cluster Size 12.3" · Apple CarPlay
12 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Driver Assistance & Safety12 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control
20 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Cameras & Parking4 itemsReversing Camera · 360-Degree Camera · Front Parking Sensors
3 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Audio System5 itemsSpeakers 17 speakers · Premium Audio Brand Bowers & Wilkins · Premium Audio
1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.
Comfort & Convenience9 itemsClimate Zones 2-zone · Seat Material Vernasca leather · Dual Zone Climate
39 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes7 itemsWheel Size 20" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Staggered setup
3 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Lighting & Visibility8 itemsLED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights · Auto High Beam
11 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Off-Road Capability1 itemGround Clearance 148mm
14 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Warranty & Servicing5 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 5 years / Unlimited · Roadside Assistance 8 years · Anti-Corrosion Warranty 12 years
EV Specifications7 itemsBattery Capacity 81.2 kWh · Useable Battery 81.2 kWh · EV Range (WLTP) 582 km
1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.
Price tracker
Standing price
$155,900 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
UK specifications — not the Australian certification
This model has not been certified for sale in Australia yet, so there is no ADR fuel label and no Green Vehicle Guide record for it. The figures below are the manufacturer's own WLTP numbers, published here so you can size the car up early. Expect the Australian figures to differ. Local pricing, warranty and any ANCAP rating are unknown and deliberately left blank rather than estimated.
Overview
If you want a big electric sedan that can still cover long trips and pull a modest trailer, the 2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan is worth a look. It's a 5-seat, rear-wheel-drive electric sedan priced at $155,900 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs. It has a claimed range of 582km (WLTP) from an 81.2kWh battery. DC fast charging peaks at 205kW. Boot space is 490 litres with the seats up, and it's rated to tow 1,500kg braked.
Quick Insights
How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most
Economy & Emissions
CO2 Emissions
Zero
Electric Range
557 km
Autonomous and advanced safety
EV specifications
Architecture
400V
Battery (Total)
81.2 kWh
Battery (Usable)
81.2 kWh
Battery Chemistry
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC)
Electric Range
557 km
WLTP Range
582 km
Charging
How long it takes to charge, what it costs at home, and the battery numbers at a glanceKey EV Specs
At-a-glance battery, range and charging
81.2 kWh
582 km
168 Wh/km
6 s
11kW AC / 205kW DC
Battery and Charging
AC is home or destination charging. DC is public fast charging. Typical 10 to 80% is the useful fast-charge window. Battery preheating and a heat pump both protect fast-charging speed and range in the cold. 🏆 marks the strongest car per row.
How long to charge
81.2kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 205kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 205kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Home charging cost
$6.38 /100km
Energy cost only, on indicative home tariffs (peak 38¢, off-peak 19¢, solar 6¢ per kWh). Your plan and public charging will differ. How we calculate.
DC charge curve10-100% speed by minute
Towing and load
The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to towCost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Child seats and anchors
5 seats
| Row | ISOFIX | Top tether |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row | 2 | 3 |
ISOFIX lower anchors clip a compatible child seat straight to the car's frame.
Top tether straps stop a forward-facing seat pitching in a crash. Australian law requires a tether on every forward-facing child seat.
Dimensions and capacity
Length
5,060 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1515 mm
Wheelbase
2995 mm
Kerb Weight
2130 kg
GVM
2,740 kg
Payload
610 kg
Boot (seats up)
490L
Ground Clearance
148 mm
Towing (Braked)
1,500 kg
Turning Circle
11.9 m
AU Licence
Car licence (C class) ✓
Built for quietness
- Acoustic glassNo data
- Active noise cancellationNo data
- Electric
- Low-profile tyres (40)
- 20-inch wheels
Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.
Specifications
Year
2026
Body Style
Sedan
Fuel Type
Electric
Powertrain
Electric
Transmission
Auto
Drive Type
RWD
Seats
5
ANCAP Rating
5/5 (2023)
Tyre & Sidewall Comparison
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
Staggered setupFront
98mm wall
245/40 R20
Low profile
Rear
96mm wall
275/35 R20
Low profile
Staggered means the rear tyres are a different size from the fronts, so they can't be rotated front to back.
Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.
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Factory size (this car)
245/40R20
Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.
Performance
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Technology & Connectivity
12 confirmed · 8 no dataEV Technology
Audio System
Audio Brand
Bowers & Wilkins
Speakers
17
Premium Audio
Yes
Body Type
Sedan
Traditional 4-door body with separate boot. Low centre of gravity provides excellent handling and fuel efficiency.
5
Seats
490L
Boot
1,500kg
Towing
Best For
- Commuting
- Highway driving
- Fuel economy
- Smooth ride
Considerations
- Limited cargo space vs SUV
- Lower ride height
- Less ground clearance
Energy & Powertrain
Energy Type
Electric
What the car runs on
Powertrain
Battery Electric
Propulsion technology
Electric (EV)
Fully electric. No petrol engine. Zero emissions. Charged via home charger or public charging network. Lower running costs than petrol.
Driving range
557 km
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Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. Additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.
Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
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Official Data Sources:
The AAA's Real-World Testing Program drives each car it tests over a roughly 93 km route of public roads around Geelong and measures its fuel or energy use (and an EV's range), printed beside the lab figure.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.
BMW i5: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off BMW’s Australian documents for the 2 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 2 | $155,900 to $215,900RRP |
Electric: eDrive40 Sedan and M60 xDrive Sedan
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Electric: about $790 to $840 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $0.30/kWh electricity, certified on the WLTP test rather than ADR 81/02
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 5yr / unlimited km
- Service interval
- 12 months / 20,000 km
- Capped-price servicing
- Published for 2 of 2 grades.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- 5/5 (2023)
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the BMW i5
The air conditioning (A/C) wiring harness may become damaged during routine microfilter (cabin air filter) replacement.
Published 2026-03-06. Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025. Matched to 2 of the 2 grades listed here. REC-006556 on the government register
Cabin smoke or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
2 more verified notices are matched to other BMW i5 rows we hold, not to the grades above(show)
- Due to a manufacturing defect, signal interference may occur within the electronics of the brake system. Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023. REC-005906 on the government register
- Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering wheel earth wire may become loose. Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023. REC-005801 on the government register
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Ground clearance | 148 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Kerb weight | 2,130 to 2,320 kg | 2 of 2 |
| Boot space | 490 L | 2 of 2 |
Not yet on file for any grade on this page: fuel tank. Those read “No data” until we read them off a source document, rather than a guessed figure.
Every BMW i5 variant in Australia, compared
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eDrive40 Sedan2026$155,900250kW / 400Nm557km WLTPRWD5
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
- Power
- 250kW
- Torque
- 400Nm
- 0–100
- 6s
- EV range
- 557km
- Gearbox
- Auto
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2023)
If you want a big electric sedan that can still cover long trips and pull a modest trailer, the 2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan is worth a look. It's a 5-seat, rear-wheel-drive electric sedan priced at $155,900 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs. It has a claimed range of 582km (WLTP) from an 81.2kWh battery. DC fast charging peaks at 205kW. Boot space is 490 litres with the seats up, and it's rated to tow 1,500kg braked.
Configure the eDrive40 SedanM60 xDrive Sedan2026$215,900442kW / 795Nm557km WLTPAWD5
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan
- Power
- 442kW
- Torque
- 795Nm
- 0–100
- 3.8s
- EV range
- 557km
- Gearbox
- Auto
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 2,000kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2023)
At $215,900 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs, the 2026 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan is a five-seat electric sedan with all-wheel drive. Its motors produce 442kW and 795Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 3.8 seconds. It has an 81.2kWh battery, a WLTP range of 502km and energy use of 18kWh/100km, and DC fast charging peaks at 205kW. You also get 490 litres of boot space, and it can tow a 2,000kg braked trailer. It suits someone after a big electric sedan who wants real range and can stretch to a price well into six figures.
Configure the M60 xDrive Sedan
