BMW i5 charging time on a 50 kW DC rapid charger
Effective charging power: 50 kW (DC).
≈ 1 h 8 min
That is an estimate for a 10–80% charge of the BMW i5’s 81 kWh usable battery on a 50 kW DC rapid charger.
⚡ The BMW i5 can accept the full 50 kW of this charger in ideal conditions.
BMW i5 on 50 kW DC — charge times
| Charge | Time |
|---|---|
| 0–100% (full) | 1 h 37 min |
| 20–80% (daily) | 58 min |
| 10–80% (road trip) | 1 h 8 min |
| Add 100 miles of range | 33 min |
DC rapid charging slows down significantly above 80% to protect the battery, so the 10–80% figure is the one that matters on a road trip — charging to 100% on DC is rarely worth the wait.
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Same car, other chargers
| Charger | Effective | 10–80% |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 kW plug | 2.3 kW | 35 h 13 min |
| 7 kW wallbox | 7.4 kW | 10 h 57 min |
| 11 kW wallbox | 11 kW | 7 h 22 min |
| 22 kW AC | 11 kW | 7 h 22 min |
| 150 kW DC | 150 kW | 23 min |
| 350 kW DC | 205 kW | 17 min |
FAQ
- How long does it take to charge a BMW i5 on a 50 kW DC rapid charger?
- Roughly 1 h 8 min for a 10–80% charge, at an effective 50 kW. A full 0–100% takes about 1 h 37 min.
- Can the BMW i5 use the full 50 kW?
- The BMW i5 can accept the full 50 kW of this charger in ideal conditions.
- What is the fastest way to charge the BMW i5?
- Its peak DC rate is 205 kW and its onboard AC charger is 11 kW. A 150 kW or faster DC charger gives the quickest top-up; home AC is best done overnight.