i5 eDrive40
BMW's premium electric executive saloon — 205kW DC charging, 582km WLTP, ultimate luxury EV experience.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 84 kWh |
| WLTP range | 582 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~462 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.0s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h |
| Torque | 430 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 205 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 22 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 490 L |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,975 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,505 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 100,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
BMW highlights
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
ℹ️ The SEAI Private Car Grant does not apply — list price exceeds the €50,000 grant threshold. Business buyers may still benefit from the BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026. Always verify at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€520 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€1,061 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,180/yr |
🚘 i5 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| i5 eDrive40 Entry |
84kWh · 582km | €82,220 |
| i5 M60 xDrive AWD M Performance |
84kWh · 516km | €96,500 |
| i5 Touring eDrive40 Estate |
84kWh · 560km | €78,900 |
Prices include 23% VAT and already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Net prices shown after the SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price is €50,000 or less) only. Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 i5 on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~462km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the i5 right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 490L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ✅ Up to 2,000kg |
| Private buyer (SEAI grant) | ⚠️ Check eligibility at seai.ie |
| Company car / BIK saving | ⚠️ High-value car — check BIK basis with your accountant |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~12h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~8h |
| 🏢 22kW AC (0–100%) | ~4h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~71min |
| 🚀 205kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~17min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
BMW's Digital Charging Service integrates public charging management directly into the iDrive navigation system — the car routes you to available chargers and pre-conditions the battery for optimal charging speed en route.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,975 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,505 mm |
| Boot capacity | 490 L |
| Towing (braked) | 2,000 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 100,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — BMW i5 eDrive40
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🔗 Everything you need alongside the BMW i5 eDrive40
Every electric car owner needs a home wallbox. Charging overnight on a 7.4kW wallbox at a night rate (~€0.24/kWh) costs far less than public charging — and the SEAI Home Charger Grant covers up to €300. Here are the most popular home chargers in Ireland right now:
A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland. Without a home battery, typically only around 20–30% of that can be diverted to EV charging via a smart charger like myenergi Zappi — the rest covers household use or exports to the grid. That's roughly 4711–7899km of free driving a year in the i5, more if you're often home during daylight hours.
The SEAI EV Home Charger grant (€300) can be applied alongside a Heat Pump grant (up to €12,500) and Solar PV grant (€1,800) — all in a single application. Switching your home heating to a heat pump while installing an EV charger and solar is the highest-savings combination available to Irish homeowners in 2026.
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