Used BMW i5 for Sale nearMartinsville, VA

How much does the BMW i5 cost in today's market?

Used BMW i5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW i5's current nationwide average price is $56,743, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $56,743 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW i5 a good car?

The BMW i5 looks like a compelling luxury EV if you value comfort, range, and driving enjoyment, but the ownership feedback and tech experience call for careful shopping.

The all-generations owner rating is 1/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are the unintuitive technology, the overabundance of on-screen controls, and the way some secondary settings require menu diving.

32.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW i5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the BMW i5 poorly, while expert commentary points to a solidly built cabin and smooth, composed driving manners. The 2024 model is described as comfortable, fun to drive, and broadly well executed as a luxury EV.

• Owners rate the BMW i5 1.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination suggests you should pay close attention to condition, software behavior, and warranty coverage before committing to long-term ownership.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW i5?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Driving Assistance Professional package with adaptive cruise control, a hands-free highway assistant, active lane-change assist, and lane-keep steering intervention.
• Infotainment: iDrive infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a wireless charging pad.
• Battery health: Check battery state-of-health, review how the car has been charged over time, and confirm the remaining battery warranty before you buy.

Which BMW i5 trim should I buy?

The 2024 BMW i5 offers these trims:

• eDrive40: The entry-level rear-wheel-drive model with 335 horsepower, 295 pound-feet of torque, and an EPA-estimated 270 to 295 miles of range; it suits you if you want the best-value starting point.
• xDrive40: Adds a second motor and all-wheel drive, with 389 hp, 435 lb-ft of torque, and 248 to 266 miles of range; it suits you if you want more traction and power for a modest step up.
• M60 xDrive: The performance-focused trim with dual-motor AWD, 593 hp, 586 lb-ft of torque, and 240 to 256 miles of range; it suits you if you want the strongest acceleration and a sport-tuned adaptive suspension.

What BMW i5 do most buyers choose?

The BMW i5 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, more pricing spread, and a better chance of finding the color, trim, and equipment you want.

What is the BMW i5's resale value?

Both model years show meaningful price declines, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The larger drop on the newer year suggests stronger near-term price movement, while the older year also shows a solid reduction from its prior average. Overall, the pattern points to improving value for used buyers across both recent model years.

The 2024 and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW i5 safe?

• 2024: 7/10

All i5 models come standard with frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-keep assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2024 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used BMW i5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −10.41% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.21%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $59,270. The BMW i5 offers a comfortable cabin and a broad range of skills that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Range & charging: The latest model offers an EPA-estimated 270 to 295 miles of range, an 84.3-kWh battery pack, and 240 to 256 miles of range in the range-topping dual-motor AWD version.
• Tech: The latest model includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charging pad, and natural speech commands for entertainment, navigation, and climate control.
• Safety: The latest model adds adaptive cruise control, a hands-free highway assistant, active lane-change assist, and lane-keep steering intervention.
• Starting price: The latest model starts at $67,795.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.