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2027 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels)

electric motor (190 and 230 kW EESM) · AWD

ElectricElectricityCompact Cars

Official EPA record #50364 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$67.31

Per year

$808

Per mile

6.7¢/mi

5-year total

$4,040

sedan body style — not this exact model
Notes & official EPA estimate
4,380 kWh of electricity / yearelectricity @ $0.18/kWhAt 23¢/kWh: $85.56/mo

  • EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $800/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Jul 24, 2026 — override anytime.
At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($0.18/kWh), this 2027 BMW i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) costs about $67.31 per month in electricity$808 per year, 6.7¢/mi, $4,040 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #50364. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

BMW i5: running costs for every model year →

Official EPA efficiency

MeasureValue
City electricity use35.6 kWh/100 mi
Highway electricity use37.6 kWh/100 mi
Combined electricity use36.5 kWh/100 mi
EPA label MPGe (city/hwy/combined)95 / 90 / 92

MPGe is the EPA's energy-equivalent rating, not miles per gallon of fuel. It is shown for reference and never used in these cost calculations.

Official EPA estimates

EstimateValue
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)$800/yr
Range262 mi
Tailpipe CO₂0 g/mi
EPA greenhouse gas score10/10
EPA smog ratingnot published
Charge time at 240V8 h

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #50364 (record updated 2026-05-13). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2026-05-13.

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