BMW iX1
Electric compact SUV · 4W · Launched 2023
~£49,429 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
≈ ₹51.90 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
440 km
Battery
64.7 kWh
Top speed
180 km/h
Charge
10 hr
Power
313 bhp
Seats
5
Available colors
Overview
BMW iX1 is the most accessible BMW electric SUV. Shares the X1 platform but with dual electric motors. 313 bhp and BMW's legendary driving dynamics.
Best for
BMW enthusiasts wanting an electric SUV without compromising on driving experience
Pros & cons
+Pros
- BMW driving dynamics — best in class
- 313 bhp AWD — genuinely fast
- BMW brand and service
- Curved display is gorgeous
−Cons
- — expensive for a compact SUV
- 170mm GC — too low
- Boot space average
- BMW EV service costs are premium
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by BMW in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Low GC scrapes on speed bumps
Reported in earlier models — BMW has released fixes for newer batches.
Tyre costs are high — 19-inch specific tyres
Reported in earlier models — BMW has released fixes for newer batches.
iDrive 9 occasional lag
Reported in earlier models — BMW has released fixes for newer batches.
Adaptive cruise disengagement on unmarked roads
Reported in earlier models — BMW has released fixes for newer batches.
Charging port flap motor humidity
Reported in earlier models — BMW has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the BMW iX1 in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 273 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 64.7 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 10-80% in 29 min (130kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: the BMW iX1 is well-suited to town and commuter driving — plan a rapid-charge stop for longer motorway journeys.
The BMW iX1 for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The BMW iX1 is rated at 273 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 64.7 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 64.7 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 440 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 10 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 29 min (130kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 313 bhp |
| Torque | 494 Nm |
| Motor type | Dual PMSM |
| Drive type | AWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 2020 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 170 mm |
| Boot space | 490 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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BMW iX1
~£49,429 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
Bottom line
The BMW iX1 scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: BMW enthusiasts wanting an electric SUV without compromising on driving experience. Key strength: bmw driving dynamics — best in class. Main consideration: — expensive for a compact suv.
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