2026 BMW i5 fuel cost: $71 per month
At today's national average of 18.34¢/kWh, a 2026 BMW i5 (34 kWh/100 mi) costs about $71 per month or $854 per year to charge for 13,500 miles — 6.3¢ per mile. It is cheapest to charge in Nevada ($51/mo) and most expensive in Hawaii ($205/mo).
ElectricCompact Cars34 kWh/100 mi278 mi range
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2026 BMW i5 charging cost in every state
| State | Price | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.40¢/kWh | $64 | $763 |
| Alaska | 28.21¢/kWh | $109 | $1,313 |
| Arizona | 15.18¢/kWh | $59 | $707 |
| Arkansas | 14.12¢/kWh | $55 | $657 |
| California | 34.74¢/kWh | $135 | $1,617 |
| Colorado | 17.13¢/kWh | $66 | $797 |
| Connecticut | 24.32¢/kWh | $94 | $1,132 |
| Delaware | 19.29¢/kWh | $75 | $898 |
| Florida | 15.10¢/kWh | $59 | $703 |
| Georgia | 16.36¢/kWh | $63 | $762 |
| Hawaii | 52.72¢/kWh | $205 | $2,454 |
| Idaho | 14.37¢/kWh | $56 | $669 |
| Illinois | 19.89¢/kWh | $77 | $926 |
| Indiana | 17.51¢/kWh | $68 | $815 |
| Iowa | 15.93¢/kWh | $62 | $742 |
| Kansas | 15.71¢/kWh | $61 | $731 |
| Kentucky | 14.26¢/kWh | $55 | $664 |
| Louisiana | 13.49¢/kWh | $52 | $628 |
| Maine | 29.59¢/kWh | $115 | $1,377 |
| Maryland | 21.84¢/kWh | $85 | $1,017 |
| Massachusetts | 29.61¢/kWh | $115 | $1,378 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢/kWh | $89 | $1,070 |
| Minnesota | 17.52¢/kWh | $68 | $816 |
| Mississippi | 14.88¢/kWh | $58 | $693 |
| Missouri | 16.22¢/kWh | $63 | $755 |
| Montana | 15.14¢/kWh | $59 | $705 |
| Nebraska | 13.25¢/kWh | $51 | $617 |
| Nevada | 13.11¢/kWh | $51 | $610 |
| New Hampshire | 27.01¢/kWh | $105 | $1,257 |
| New Jersey | 24.95¢/kWh | $97 | $1,161 |
| New Mexico | 15.06¢/kWh | $58 | $701 |
| New York | 29.49¢/kWh | $114 | $1,373 |
| North Carolina | 14.74¢/kWh | $57 | $686 |
| North Dakota | 14.12¢/kWh | $55 | $657 |
| Ohio | 19.19¢/kWh | $74 | $893 |
| Oklahoma | 14.33¢/kWh | $56 | $667 |
| Oregon | 16.32¢/kWh | $63 | $760 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73¢/kWh | $84 | $1,011 |
| Rhode Island | 29.23¢/kWh | $113 | $1,361 |
| South Carolina | 15.55¢/kWh | $60 | $724 |
| South Dakota | 15.36¢/kWh | $60 | $715 |
| Tennessee | 14.07¢/kWh | $55 | $655 |
| Texas | 15.94¢/kWh | $62 | $742 |
| Utah | 13.37¢/kWh | $52 | $622 |
| Vermont | 24.44¢/kWh | $95 | $1,138 |
| Virginia | 17.22¢/kWh | $67 | $802 |
| Washington | 14.91¢/kWh | $58 | $694 |
| West Virginia | 15.45¢/kWh | $60 | $719 |
| Wisconsin | 19.56¢/kWh | $76 | $910 |
| Wyoming | 15.24¢/kWh | $59 | $709 |
13,500 miles per year, EPA combined efficiency of the typical trim.
2026 BMW i5 versions
| Version | Efficiency | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 kWh/100 mi | $63 | $758 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 32 kWh/100 mi | $65 | $786 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 34 kWh/100 mi | $70 | $845 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 34 kWh/100 mi | $71 | $851 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 34 kWh/100 mi | $71 | $854 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 35 kWh/100 mi | $73 | $872 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 36 kWh/100 mi | $74 | $887 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 37 kWh/100 mi | $77 | $919 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 37 kWh/100 mi | $77 | $921 |
BMW i5 by model year
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FAQ
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 BMW i5 per month?
About $71 per month ($854 per year) at U.S. average prices, assuming 13,500 miles per year and the EPA combined rating of 34 kWh/100 mi.
What is the cost per mile of a 2026 BMW i5?
Around 6.3¢ per mile, or $6.32 every 100 miles, at U.S. average prices.
Where is it cheapest to charge a 2026 BMW i5?
Nevada, at about $51 per month. The most expensive state is Hawaii at $205 per month.
How much does a full charge cost for a 2026 BMW i5?
Driving the full EPA range of 278 miles uses about 96 kWh from the wall, which costs around $17.58 at the U.S. average home electricity price.