BMW i5 eDrive40
Electric executive sedan · 4W · Launched 2024
₹72.90 Lakh
≈ ₹72.90 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
582 km
Battery
83.9 kWh
Top speed
193 km/h
Charge
9 hr
Power
340 bhp
Seats
5
Available colors
Overview
The electric 5 Series — BMW's executive sedan gone electric. 582 km range, 340 bhp, and the most technology BMW has ever put in a 5 Series.
Best for
Executive sedan buyers upgrading from ICE 5 Series to electric without changing lifestyle
Pros & cons
+Pros
- 582 km range — longest in BMW EV lineup (non-SUV)
- 5 Series comfort and space
- Augmented reality HUD is incredible
- Quietest BMW ever
−Cons
- — expensive for a sedan
- 144mm GC — low
- RWD only — no AWD option globally
- Heavy at 2,100 kg
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by BMW in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Low GC needs careful driving globally
Reported in earlier models — BMW has released fixes for newer batches.
New iDrive learning curve
Reported in earlier models — BMW has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 15-25% below rated figure on highways with AC
Reported in earlier models — BMW has released fixes for newer batches.
Boot hinge alignment drifts over 30K km — workshop fix
Reported in earlier models — BMW has released fixes for newer batches.
Infotainment occasional lag — resolved via OTA
Reported in earlier models — BMW has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the BMW i5 eDrive40 in Australia
- 1Range: the 582 km figure quoted in Australia is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
- 2Charging: a 83.9 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways — this model does 10-80% in 30 min (205kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
- 4Climate: Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
- 5Fit: the range and DC speed handle the long inter-city distances Australians drive, plus the daily run.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 for Australia buyers
What this EV means in Australia — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in Australia
The BMW i5 eDrive40 is rated at 582 km on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
Charging
Plan around CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways. The 83.9 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
Climate & real-world range
Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current Australia eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 83.9 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 582 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 9 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 30 min (205kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 193 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 340 bhp |
| Torque | 400 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | RWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 2100 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 144 mm |
| Boot space | 490 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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The BMW i5 eDrive40 scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: Executive sedan buyers upgrading from ICE 5 Series to electric without changing lifestyle. Key strength: 582 km range — longest in bmw ev lineup (non-suv). Main consideration: — expensive for a sedan.
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