Comparison: Range (WLTP) BMW i5 vs. competitors 2024

The range of an electric car, such as this , refers to the maximum distance it can travel on a single charge of its battery. This can vary widely depending on factors such as the size and capacity of the battery (i5 Touring eDrive40 : 83.9 kWh), the vehicle's weight ((i5 Touring eDrive40 : 2255 kg)) and aerodynamics, and the driving conditions.The WLTP range cycle (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure) is a test procedure specifically designed to measure the range and consumption of an electric vehicle. It is done in variety of driving conditions, such as urban, suburban and highway driving , as well as air conditioning and heating usage.This test aims to provide a more realistic estimate of an electric vehicle's range than the previous testing method (NEDC), which was based on a single driving cycle.The longest range you can find amongst similar vehicles has Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance (GH ), which is 196km more than the i5 Touring eDrive40 - 756 km. For illustration, the difference in battery capacity between the BMW and the Audi is 17kWh. On the other hand, the shortest range in the " kombi" category belongs to Maxus eDeliver 7 Kastenwagen L1 (77 kWh) , which is 318 km - that makes it 242km shorter than the BMW in question.