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BMW iX1 (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews

Electric compact SUV on the UKL platform, shared with the petrol X1.

from € 53,900

Category scores

These are our own numbers, not the manufacturer’s stars. The scale runs from 0 to 100, higher is better, and every figure carries a source with a reference date. Which category weighs more for you is something you know better than we do. How these scores work.

  • Sustainability 76/100
    Sustainability: 76 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Reliability 71/100
    Reliability: 71 of 100. Source and reference date source: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Fuel economy 73/100
    Fuel economy: 73 of 100. Source and reference date source: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs. WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Practicality 70/100
    Practicality: 70 of 100. Source and reference date source: Boot 490 l + towing weight 1,200 kg vs. segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Value retention not yet rated
    Value retention: insufficient data. Why no score? source: Residual value of electric compact SUVs volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18

Scale 0–100 · every figure has a named source and reference date · with no usable data we show no figure

Specifications

Generation
U11 xDrive30 (2024)
Technical specifications, indicative. WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See our sources and methodology or the glossary.
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%)

Fast charging on the road (DC = the rapid charger you find at motorway stops, not home charging): indicative time from 10 to 80 percent, calculated from the specs — not measured by us. Actual time varies with charger, temperature and battery level at the start. The 10→80% window is the standard benchmark because the final stretch (80→100%) deliberately charges slower to protect the battery.
Charging situation10→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
How is this calculated? We assume around 70% of the battery sits in the 10→80% window and an average power around 62% of peak (the curve tapers towards the end). At a fixed charger the power is capped to that charger. An estimate, not a manufacturer figure.

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 datestarting 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

Owner experiences — not our editors and not the press. We edit only spelling and readability; the content and the score are left as written. See the review policy for how these are handled.

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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BMW iX1: next steps?

You’ve seen the numbers and the scores. We don’t sell cars and we take no cut, so where you go next is your call. Compare it against something else, or print the spec sheet and book a test drive.

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.