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BMW i5 eDrive40 Electric
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i5 eDrive40

Figures for: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (G60), RWD, single rear motor

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is a fully electric car. It has a 81.2 kWh battery, 250 kW of power with 400 Nm of torque, and rear-wheel drive. Its claimed WLTP range is about 582 km. It charges at up to 11 kW on an AC charger and up to 205 kW on a DC fast charger (10–80% in about 30 minutes). 0–100 km/h takes about 6 seconds and top speed is 193 km/h.

Specifications

81.2kWh
Battery
582km
WLTP range
250kW
Power
400Nm
Torque
6s
0–100 km/h
193km/h
Top speed
11kW
AC charging
205kW
DC fast charging
30min
DC 10–80%
RWD
Drivetrain
Compiled from bmw.co.za, bmw.co.uk, evkx.net, checked 2026-10-30. Figures differ between versions and years, so confirm with the seller or dealer.

What it costs to charge

Home
R3.50 per kWh
R316
full charge (81.2 kWh) · R54 per 100 km
Public AC
R5.88 per kWh
R531
full charge (81.2 kWh) · R91 per 100 km
Public DC fast
R7.35 per kWh
R663
full charge (81.2 kWh) · R114 per 100 km
Estimates from 0 to 100% including about 10% charging losses, at typical South African rates. Your own tariff and driving will differ, and real-world range is usually lower than WLTP.

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