BMW i5 xDrive40 electric vehicle exterior

BMW i5 xDrive40 - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan AWD

Power

290 kW

(394 HP)

0-100 km/h

5.4 s

Top Speed

230 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (84 kWh / 81 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 84 kWh
Net Capacity: 81 kWh
Buffer: 3%

Charging Curve

Average Charging Power
119.7 kW (1.47 C)
Maximum Charging Power
208.0 kW (2.56 C) at 14 → 18% SOC
Minimum Charging Power
20.0 kW
0-100% Charging Time
57 min

Optimal Charging Strategy

Optimal SOC Range
3% → 50%
Charging Time
14 min
Energy Added
41.1 kWh
Effective Charging Power
124.8 kW

This shows the best SOC range where you get the most energy for your time spent charging. Calculations include a 5-minute overhead time for station access, plugging in, and setup.

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 57 min 119.7 kW 1.47 C 87.3 kWh
0% → 90% 43 min 128.7 kW 1.58 C 78.6 kWh
0% → 80% 34 min 137.6 kW 1.69 C 69.8 kWh
5% → 100% 54 min 120.8 kW 1.49 C 83.0 kWh
5% → 90% 40 min 130.5 kW 1.61 C 74.2 kWh
5% → 80% 31 min 140.2 kW 1.73 C 65.5 kWh
10% → 100% 53 min 116.6 kW 1.44 C 78.6 kWh
10% → 90% 39 min 126.4 kW 1.56 C 69.8 kWh
10% → 80% 29 min 136.2 kW 1.68 C 61.1 kWh