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BMW iX
BMW's electric flagship SUV — a polarising design with a cavernous, well-resolved cabin. Large 94.8 kWh battery, 602 km WLTP range, and one of the more pleasant premium EVs to drive.
2 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $136,900 – $233,400
- Range up to
- 550 km
- Battery up to
- 111 kWh
- 0–100
- 5.1 s
- Power
- 300 kW
- DC charge
- 200 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the BMW iX on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( xDrive45 M Sport ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive40 Sport | $136,900 | 76 kWh | 425 km | 240 kW | 6.1 s | 150 kW | AWD |
| M60 xDrive | $233,400 | 111 kWh | 550 km | 385 kW | 4.6 s | 200 kW | AWD |
Verdict
BMW's electric flagship SUV — a polarising design with a cavernous, well-resolved cabin. Large 94.8 kWh battery, 602 km WLTP range, and one of the more pleasant premium EVs to drive.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Strong real-world range and refinement
- ✓ Spacious, lounge-like cabin
- ✓ 5-star ANCAP rating
What we don't
- ✕ Divisive exterior styling (the grille)
- ✕ Heavy kerb weight hurts efficiency
- ✕ Premium pricing for top trims
Best for
- Premium SUV buyers
- Long-distance drivers
- BMW loyalists
Compare the BMW iX
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- AWD
- Motor power
- 300 kW
- Motor torque
- 700 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.1 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 94.8 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 602 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 200 kW
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,965 mm
- Width
- 1,970 mm
- Height
- 1,695 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,000 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 500 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2021)
- Vehicle warranty
- 5 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $142,900
- Built in
- Germany
- Sale status
- on sale
Helpful guides
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