BMW i5
eDrive40 M Sport
Waiting for our electric executive saloon’s sizeable battery to be replenished is proving to be no hardship
Steve finds that his i5’s front passenger seat makes a very comfy office
Topping up the i5’s battery usually takes at least an hour
Steve Huntingford
steve.huntingford@haymarket.com
Mileage 3218 List price £77,105 Target Price £71,771 Price as tested £92,570 Test range 268 miles
IF YOU’RE A company car driver with the ability to charge at home overnight, choosing something electric is a bit of a no-brainer, because you’ll save a fortune in benefit-in-kind tax and wake up every morning with your car’s battery replenished. But what if you can’t charge at home?
Well, that’s the situation I find myself in with my BMW i5, because I live in a first floor flat. So, while I still enjoy the tax advantages, roughly once a week I have to visit a public charger.