2026 BMW X5 xDrive50eFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2026 BMW X5 xDrive50e

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City
21
MPGe
Highway
23
MPGe
Combined
22
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
440 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
2 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
56.0
City 58.0 / Hwy 54.0 kWh
Electric Motor
145 kW PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 440 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 56.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
21
Hwy
23
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 9/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
130 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
4.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
56 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
58 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
54 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2026 BMW X5 SUV N/A AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems5 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the 2026 BMW X5 xDrive50e. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and structure. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
2
Power Train
2
Structure
1

2026 BMW X5 xDrive50e problems by category: Electrical System: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 03/16/2026ODI#11724688
The vehicle is exhibiting symptoms that are identical to those described in NHTSA Recall 25V556 — water intrusion through the windshield and A-pillar area. The recall documents that improperly sealed…
Power TrainFiled: 01/23/2026ODI#11713010
I purchased the car on 12/29/2025. While driving the car on 1/2/2026, I was parking the vehicle when an error message that said "Drivetrain Malfunction" appeared on the screen, which informed me that…
Other / UnknownFiled: 01/07/2026ODI#11709535
Vehicle: 2026 BMW X5 System involved: Parking Assistant Professional (automatic parking) Description of the incident: While using Parking Assistant Professional on my 2026 BMW X5, the vehicle perfor…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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