BMW iX1 (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Electric compact SUV on the UKL platform, shared with the petrol X1.
from € 53,900
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Specifications
- Generation
- U11 xDrive30 (2024)
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) | 440 |
| Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) | 65 |
| Power (hp) | 313 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 5.6 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 180 |
| Length (mm) | 4,500 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,845 |
| Height (mm) | 1,616 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 2,085 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) | 130 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 1,200 |
| Boot (l) | 490 |
| Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) | 17 |
Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)
| Charging situation | 10→80% (minutes) |
|---|---|
| At the car's own maximum charging rate (130 kW) | ~ 34 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 34 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 88 |
Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.
More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | €51,500 |
| 2025-01-01 | €52,700 |
| 2026-05-18 | €53,900 |
Frequently asked
What does the BMW iX1 cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 53,900 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.
What is the WLTP range of the BMW iX1?
440 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How much can the BMW iX1 tow?
1200 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.
How long does fast-charging the BMW iX1 take (10→80%)?
Roughly 34 minutes on a 130 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.
How big is the battery in the BMW iX1?
65 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.
What does the BMW iX1 use in real-world driving?
The factory WLTP figure is 17 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.
How much boot space does the BMW iX1 have?
490 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
What the press has reported
What others wrote, condensed. Every claim stays attributed and links back to the original review, so you can read the full verdict where it was written.
What owners report online about the iX1
This is a **summary of public discussions**, not an owner review collected by us. Recurring points: praise for the punchy xDrive30 performance, planted handling and solid build quality; winter range that owners report at roughly 290-310 km versus the 440 km WLTP figure; doubts among some owners about how efficient the heat pump really is on short cold trips; a ride that gets firm at low speeds, especially on the larger wheel options. See the sources for the original, complete posts.
sources: BIMMERPOST: BMW X1/X2 (U11) forum · Speak EV: BMW iX1 threads · BMW iX1 Forum (UK)
Owner experiences
No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.
In depth
The xDrive30 has four-wheel drive and about 313 hp from a 65 kWh net battery. WLTP around 440 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us).
About the BMW iX1 (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The iX1 shares the UKL platform and the body with the petrol X1; it is not a separate EV platform. The xDrive30 has two electric motors for four-wheel drive, together about 313 hp. Body and control logic are close to the combustion variant.
In practice
WLTP figure is about 440 km with the 65 kWh net battery (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). DC charging peaks around 130 kW; 10-80% takes about 30 minutes under favourable conditions (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Owners report a noticeably lower range in winter (public forums, not measured by us). The indicative list price rose from about 51,500 euro (reference date early 2024) to 53,900 euro now; this is a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.
Points to note
The braked towing weight of about 1,200 kg is limited for an SUV; check it for caravan use against your actual weight. The battery in an ICE architecture costs some floor space compared to a ground-up EV. Winter range is below the WLTP figure according to owners; plan charging stops on longer trips.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.