BMW 5 Series EV Range & Charging
The 2027 BMW 5 Series is EPA-rated for up to 430 miles of electric range, and recharges in about 2 hours on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
Latest model year (2027):
The BMW 5 Series is rated for up to 430 mi of electric range, recharging in about 2 hours on Level 2.
BMW 5 Series EV Range — All Years
| Year | Trim | Motor | Range | City Range | Hwy Range | 120V Charge | 240V Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 145 kW PMSM | 430 mi | — | — | — | 2 h |
| 2026 | — | — | 430 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | 420 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 320 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 340 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2022Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 340 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2022Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 320 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 340 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 320 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 350 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 330 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2019Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 360 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2019Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 370 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2018Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 370 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2018Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 360 mi | — | — | — | — |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
BMW 5 Series data analysis
How BMW 5 Series EPA electric range varies
Across 15 configurations recorded for the 2018 through 2027 BMW 5 Series, EPA electric range runs from 320 miles to 430 miles. The strongest figure belongs to the 2026 BMW 5 Series at 430 miles, and the weakest to the 2023 car at 320 miles — a spread of 34%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the BMW 5 Series would be misleading.
What changed for 2027
Average EPA electric range for the 2027 BMW 5 Series is 430 miles, against 430 miles for the 2026 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
How to read this BMW 5 Series data
This page lists every 2018 through 2027 BMW 5 Series record we hold for this measurement — 15 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Configurations behind these BMW 5 Series numbers
The 2018 through 2027 BMW 5 Series entries here span 9 model years of published measurements for this figure. 2023 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted EPA electric range figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Where these BMW 5 Series figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The BMW 5 Series record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About 5 Series EV Range
How far can the BMW 5 Series go on a charge?
The BMW 5 Series is EPA-rated for up to 430 miles of electric range (2027 model year). Real-world range drops in cold weather, at highway speeds, and with heavy climate control use — plan for roughly 70–80% of the rated figure in winter.
How long does the BMW 5 Series take to charge?
On a 240-volt Level 2 charger the BMW 5 Series takes about 2 hours for a full charge. DC fast charging, where supported, is far quicker but is not part of the EPA data set.