BMW · iX

iX

Released November 2021

BMW's large electric SUV, sold in the UK as the xDrive45, xDrive60 and 659 hp M70, suited to buyers who want a long-range luxury EV with five seats.

Body: SUV
Powertrain: Electric
Power: 402–650 bhp
Range: 365–426 mi
Boot: 500 l

Electric

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the iX is exceptionally quiet, comfortable and refined, with a spacious, luxurious cabin, a long range and handling that belies its size. The common criticisms are divisive styling, a boot smaller than some rivals', and a high price with costly options; What Car? found the air-con controls fiddly and Auto Express the low-speed ride slightly fidgety.

From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com, autoexpress.co.uk and carwow.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Electric
Power: 402–650 bhp
0–62 mph: 3.8–5.1 s
Top speed: 124–155 mph
Engine or motors: Two motors: 300 kW (408 hp) xDrive45, 400 kW (544 hp) xDrive60, 485 kW (659 hp) M70 xDrive; bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
Torque: 700 Nm (xDrive45), 765 Nm (xDrive60), 1,015 Nm (M70)
Gearbox: Single-speed automatic
Drive: xDrive all-wheel drive

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP): 365–426 miles
Battery: 94.8–109.1 kWh
Fastest charging: 175–195 kW
Range detail: WLTP 321–374 miles (xDrive45, depending on trim), 370–426 miles (xDrive60), 321–365 miles (M70)
Charging: Battery capacity 94.8 kWh (xDrive45), 109.1 kWh (xDrive60) or 108.9 kWh (M70) as BMW UK lists it; DC up to 175 or 195 kW, 10–80% in 34–35 minutes; AC 11 kW or 22 kW
Efficiency: 3–3.5 miles/kWh (xDrive45, xDrive60), 2.6–3 miles/kWh (M70), WLTP combined
CO2 emissions: 0 g/km

Practicality

Body: SUV
Seats: 5
Boot: 500 litres
Length: 4,965 mm
Width: 1,970 mm
Boot: 500 litres, 1,750 litres with the rear seats folded
Towing: 2,500 kg braked
Size: 4,965 mm long, 1,970 mm wide (2,230 mm with mirrors), 1,695 mm high; 3,000 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,525 kg (xDrive45), 2,580 kg (xDrive60), 2,655 kg (M70)

Pros and cons

Pros

WLTP range up to 426 miles (xDrive60)
M70 xDrive has 659 hp and reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds
Rated to tow 2,500 kg braked

Cons

EC unladen weight of 2,525–2,655 kg (includes a 75 kg driver)
Top speed limited to 124 mph on xDrive45 and xDrive60
500-litre boot is modest for a 4.97 m SUV

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
TeslaModel X (2021)	SUV	Electric	676–1,019 bhp	337–358 mi	425–1,050 l	Oct 2021
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV	SUV	Electric	355–536 bhp	400 mi	245 l	Dec 2022
TeslaModel X (2019)	SUV	Electric	–	233–349 mi	–	2019

Sources

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