iX1

Released November 2022

The all-electric version of BMW's X1 compact SUV, with a 64.7 kWh usable battery and one or two motors, suited to buyers who want a premium electric SUV of family-hatchback size.

Body: SUV
Powertrain: Electric
Power: 201–308 bhp
Range: 286–318 mi
Boot: 490 l

Electric

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the iX1 is quick, roomy for its size and has a well-finished cabin. The common criticisms are a firm ride, a range and charging speed that trail rivals, and climate and infotainment controls moved into the touchscreen; Autocar and Carwow also found the handling less satisfying than expected of a BMW.

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

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Electric
Power: 201–308 bhp
0–62 mph: 5.6–8.6 s
Top speed: 106–112 mph
Engine or motors: eDrive20: front motor, 150 kW (204 hp); xDrive30: two motors, 230 kW (313 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
Torque: 250 Nm (eDrive20), 494 Nm (xDrive30)
Gearbox: Single-speed automatic
Drive: Front-wheel drive (eDrive20) or all-wheel drive (xDrive30)

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP): 286–318 miles
Battery: 64.7 kWh
Fastest charging: 130 kW
Range detail: WLTP: eDrive20 Sport 297–318 miles, xLine 288–313, M Sport 283–312, Shadow Edition 283–308; xDrive30 xLine 269–289, M Sport 265–288, Shadow Edition 265–286
Charging: 64.7 kWh usable battery (BMW UK press information; current technical page lists 65–65.2 kWh capacity); DC up to 130 kW, 10–80% in 29 minutes; AC 11 kW (6.5 hours) or optional 22 kW (3.75 hours)
Efficiency: 3.9–4.3 miles/kWh (eDrive20), 3.6–4 miles/kWh (xDrive30), WLTP combined
CO2 emissions: 0 g/km

Practicality

Body: SUV
Seats: 5
Boot: 490 litres
Length: 4,500 mm
Width: 1,845 mm
Boot: 490 litres, 1,495 litres with the rear seats folded
Towing: 750 kg braked (eDrive20), 1,200 kg (xDrive30)
Size: 4,500 mm long, 1,845 mm wide (2,104 mm with mirrors), 1,616 mm high; 2,692 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,940 kg (eDrive20) or 2,085 kg (xDrive30)

Pros and cons

Pros

WLTP range up to 318 miles (eDrive20 Sport)
490-litre boot, 1,495 litres folded
xDrive30 reaches 62 mph in 5.6 seconds

Cons

DC charging peaks at 130 kW; 10–80% takes 29 minutes
eDrive20 towing limited to 750 kg braked
Top speed of 106 mph on the eDrive20

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
VolkswagenID.4	SUV	Electric	187–335 bhp	268–351 mi	533 l	Jan 2021
AudiQ4 e-tron	SUV	Electric	201–335 bhp	269–344 mi	515 l	Jun 2021
AudiQ4 Sportback e-tron	SUV	Electric	201–335 bhp	274–351 mi	527 l	Jul 2021

Sources

Photo: BMW

BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, side view in Fire Red (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, side view in Storm Bay (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, side view in Space Silver (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, side view in Cape York Green (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, side view in Alpine White (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, interior with Castanea Perforated Veganza (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, interior with Smoke White Perforated Veganza (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, interior with Veganza perforated Atlas Grey/Smoke White (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, interior with Black Vernasca Leather with grey contrast stitching (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, interior with M Alcantara Veganza combination Black contrast stitching (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, left side view (UK model selector configuration): BMW

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