BMW I5 Saloon

Starting from £75,000 and with specifications / configurations up to £100,000 (and beyond) this luxury EV saloon is likely to cost around £750 – £1500 per month, contract dependent. Compare the new BMW i5 against the Mercedes EQE, Genesis G80 Electrified and VW ID.7. Expect to pay a little more for the tourer with the slightly higher price

The i5 will aim to build on the success of the combustion 5 series which has always been enjoyed by the UK’s automotive media and press – What Car? rating this a 5/5, Top Gear at 9/10 and Heycar at 10/10. On aesthetics and ergonomics, the new i5 looks set to deliver but much will rest on its electric expertise. A robust 300 mile combined real-world range coupled with a 200 kW DC charging capability (for sub-30 min charging sessions) suggests this will be a winner. With the addition of an estate vehicle in February 2024, this is likely to be a family favourite in those all-electric households.

To help our personal, business and salary sacrifice lease customers truly understand if the i5 is correct for them, we have created an EVC™ - Electric Vehicle Certificate – which sets out everything you need to know. This works in conjunction with our bespoke “Living with your …” tools, which details seasonal range, charging speeds, charging times, charging cables full-charge costs. We also ensure you have access to charge point installation, charge point location apps, EV reviews and motor insurance. While this prestige saloon is a beautiful machine, we need to ensure this is right for you in all aspects.

While our e-car leasing deals section highlight some of the leading pure electric vehicles on offer, some of our customers may head to price comparison websites like AutoLeaseCompare, LeaseLoco and Leasing.Com. And if you are looking to compare leasing v buying the new i5 then visit your retailer for a test-drive and HP and / or PCP quotation. While the e-car lease team will always offer good value, remember that we are the UK’s leading experts on electric cars and provide leading service each and every time.

At the time of writing (May 2022) the cheapest model will be the i5 “40” M Sport at £75,000. Perhaps, like the i4, the group will produce a small battery “35” and get this more towards a £50,000 price tag? The estate will feature a slightly cheaper 250kW eDrive40 Sport Edition 84kWh 4dr Auto at just under £70,000.

As per the e-car website , the best BMW Range is set out for all of our leasing customers to review before buying their new EV. But unlike many other websites, we don’t show you the “best case” scenario and work more in real-life assessments. For example, the i5 40 will cover 295 miles (combined) on a full charge but this would be 210 miles on a cold weather motorway journey or 420 miles in warm weather city driving. In the same way, the M60 BMW i5 would be 265 miles (combined) but this would be 190 miles on a cold weather motorway journey or 375 miles in warm weather city driving. The estate / tourer model, offers a slightly reduced range capability for you.

Yes - you can add an electric towbar for £1200. As per the BMW website - the towbar is operated by a switch in the luggage compartment. It can be swivelled electrically until completely recessed underneath the rear apron. Includes a trailer stabilisation monitor.

The BMW i5 towing capacity of 750kg (unbraked) and 1500kg (braked) for the smaller battery. The bigger battery will increase towing capacity to 2000kg (braked)

This EV has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 147 mpg in the “40” model with the “M60” offering some 132 mpg. In tourer format this is 142 mpg in and 130 mpg respectively