BMW i5 Gains Range for 2027 While Price Holds Steady

BMW's electric 5 Series sedan is getting more range for the 2027 model year, and buyers won't pay more for it. The company has kept the i5's pricing steady, the same approach it took after a small set of updates last year.

That earlier round of changes already made the mid-grade i5 an easy recommendation for shoppers who wanted a premium electric sedan without stretching to the top trims. Holding the price across consecutive model years, while the car gets more capable, is the part that stands out. Buyers aren't being asked to trade up for the improvement.

The timing matters. Electric vehicle pricing has moved around a lot in recent years, and automakers have often adjusted sticker prices or incentives from one model year to the next. A carmaker that improves range and leaves the price where it was makes comparison shopping simpler, because the value case gets stronger without any change to the monthly payment math.

The source material does not list the new range figures or the specific trims they apply to, so this article does not quote a number. Anyone considering the car should check BMW's 2027 specifications and the official EPA estimate for the exact configuration they want. Range can vary with wheel size, trim, and driving conditions, so the headline figure on a brochure may not match the car on a dealer lot.

Even so, the direction is clear. For 2027, the BMW i5 looks like a stronger deal than it did a year ago, and that is good news for anyone shopping this segment.