2023 BMW i5 eDrive40 Owner Review

An owner shares their real-world experience with the 2023 BMW i5 eDrive40, praising its styling, luxury interior, and traditional BMW driving dynamics. The single-motor, rear-wheel-drive setup offers enough punch without needing the extra power of the M60 xDrive. The reviewer highlights increased interior dimensions—noting it is even larger than the early Model 7 Series—along with a quiet and comfortable ride. Minor complaints include a lack of a front trunk (frunk) and the presence of a transmission tunnel in the rear passenger compartment despite being an EV. Onboard tech experienced minor glitches, including two instances where both displays temporarily went blank before rebooting. Charging-wise, the owner relies on public fast charging and utilized a five-year free charging incentive on the Chargefox network, though long-distance road trips between Melbourne and Sydney highlighted frustrations with inconsistent charger speeds, reliability, and out-of-order stalls. Overall, the owner calls it the best daily driver they have owned and has no desire to return to internal combustion engines.