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BMW i5 Base (2025) price & specs
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Overview
The 2025 BMW i5 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 3rd November 2025 classified as a G61. The BMW i5 is regarded as a Large Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $219,900 before on-road costs.
This BMW i5 uses a fully electric engine.
The BMW i5 measures 1515mm (59.6 inches) in height, 5060mm (199.2 inches) in length, 1900mm (74.8 inches) in width with a 2995mm (117.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2305kg (5081.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The i5 Base comes standard with 245/35 R20 front tyres and 275/35 R20 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2025 BMW i5 Base has a 136mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
117.37 - 191.76 kW/t
75.47 kW/t
250.88 kW/t
Boot Space
490 - 570 litres
354 litres
570 litres
Price
$155,900 - $219,900
$60,990
$399,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
250,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 3 years
2 years
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,740 - 2,895 kg
2,310 kg
3,050 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 2,000 kg
1,500 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
136 - 146 mm
85 mm
154 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
83.9 kWh
0.5 kWh
100 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
22 kW
7.4 kW
22 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
205 kW
153 kW
396 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
506 - 550 km
68 km
755 km
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Dimensions
5,060 mm
1,900 mm
inc mirror: 2,156 mm
inc mirror: 2,156 mm
1,515 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,060 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,900 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,156 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm |
| Load Capacity | 590 mm |
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Explore BMW i5 Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Suspension: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Remote Park & Full Auto Park/Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Walk Away Locking: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Concierge Months Included: 36
Concierge Service: yes
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Duration: 52.00
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 1.80
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 amps (A): 32
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 4.19
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 25.05
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 12.53
Mode 3 Duration: 4.25
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 22.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 22.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 3 Voltage: 230
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.39
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.80
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 1.59
Mode 4 Duration: 0.50
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 205.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 205.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 365
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 261.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 192.0
Motor 2 Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 2 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 400
Motor 2 Motor Location: Rear
Motor 2 Number: 2
Motor 2 Power Output Motor (hp/PS): 340.0
Motor 2 Power Output Motor (kW): 250.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
Battery Supplier: Samsung Sdi
Battery Type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
Battery Voltage: 399.0
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 83.90
Number of Months Subscription Included: 60
Onboard Charger: 22.0
Range (km): 506.00
Range (miles): 314.41
Useable Battery (kWh): 81.20
Smart Charging
Plug Charge: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Wheel: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 14.90
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Touchpad Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 3.9
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 230
Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
Maximum Speed (mph): 143
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 601
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 601
Maximum Power (kW): 442
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 442
Maximum Torque (Nm): 800
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 800
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Electronic
Transmission
Code: Heat
Description: Automatic
Manufacturer Name: 1-Gang, Automatisch
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: Clar
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Location: Boot/Hatch
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 60.0
Rear Seat Down (L): 1700
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 570
External Dimensions
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.4
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 136
Overall Height (in): 59.6
Overall Height (mm): 1515
Overall Length (in): 199.2
Overall Length (mm): 5060
Overall Width (in): 74.8
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 84.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2156
Overall Width (mm): 1900
Wheelbase (in): 117.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2995
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Glass Roof
Sunshade Type: Electric
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2895
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6382
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2305
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5082
Tare Weight (kg): 2305
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 80
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 655
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
Number of Speakers: 17
Subwoofer: yes
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 4
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Electric Heater: yes
Heat Pump: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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