A BMW i5 is a battery-electric electric 5 Series. The i5 is the battery-electric 5 Series. 11 kW AC is common on UK specifications. A single-phase house will not deliver 11 kW. A straightforward driveway 7 kW job for a BMW i5 often sits around £800 to £1,400 including VAT in September 2026, and only when the board and the cable run are simple.
What a BMW i5 will actually draw
The i5 is the battery-electric 5 Series. 11 kW AC is common on UK specifications. A single-phase house will not deliver 11 kW.
Do not add a 22 kW charger solely because the i5 is a large BMW.
- BMW i5 is battery-electric, so home Type 2 AC is the daily fill
- Read the BMW i5 handbook AC figure for this model year
- A dedicated circuit still applies, badge or not
Lead length for a BMW i5
Saloon and Touring lengths differ. Measure the car you will keep, especially if it parks nose-out to leave the boot clear.
Photograph the BMW i5 in the stance you will use on a wet weeknight, including a second car or a bin if either crosses the lead.
Earthing and notification for a BMW i5
For a BMW i5, the installer should write down earthing type, spare ways and the open-PEN method where the supply is PME.
Tariff windows for a BMW i5
A smart schedule matched to the tariff is worth more on a BMW i5 than a wallbox rating the house cannot supply. Test that schedule with this car before the installer leaves.
What to compare on a BMW i5 quote
A straightforward driveway 7 kW job for a BMW i5 often sits around £800 to £1,400 including VAT in September 2026, and only when the board and the cable run are simple.
The written scope for a BMW i5 should name the charger, tether or socket, route, board work, earthing method, making good and exclusions.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW i5 fully electric?
Yes. The BMW i5 is a battery-electric electric 5 Series. Home charging is Type 2 AC. The i5 is the battery-electric 5 Series. 11 kW AC is common on UK specifications. A single-phase house will not deliver 11 kW.
Will a faster wallbox fill a BMW i5 quicker at home?
The i5 is the battery-electric 5 Series. 11 kW AC is common on UK specifications. A single-phase house will not deliver 11 kW. Do not add a 22 kW charger solely because the i5 is a large BMW.
How long a lead does a BMW i5 need?
Saloon and Touring lengths differ. Measure the car you will keep, especially if it parks nose-out to leave the boot clear.
What should a BMW i5 driveway install cost?
A straightforward driveway 7 kW job for a BMW i5 often sits around £800 to £1,400 including VAT in September 2026, and only when the board and the cable run are simple. It is a planning band, not a quotation.
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