i5 eDrive40 Sedan (MY25)

The BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (MY25) is a 5-seat saloon with rear-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £67,705. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.0 seconds, quicker than 57% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 298 miles (480 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 73% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 35th of 48 saloons.

It uses around 3.7 mi/kWh (169 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 81.2 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 123 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 333 miles (536 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £227 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for saloons (£245 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £38,600–£44,000, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 292 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.