Battery size: 64.7 kWh
Miles per kWh: 4.0
E-Rating™: A+
Max charge rate: 130 kW
Range: 286 - 312 miles (WLTP Standard)
Pricing
Take the government grant into account as the iX1's starting price looks seriously tempting. In order to qualify, the company had to cut the list price of the single motor models, so combining the manufacturer price adjustments with the grant deduction, it adds up to £11,640 off previous prices.
Take the £3,750 grant into account and the iX1 eDrive20 Sport costs £33,315 on the road, that's cheaper than a Skoda Elroq. The grant is available on all single motor versions too, with the XLine at £35,315 and the M Sport at £38,065.
Then there is a leap up to the twin motor xDrives which don't qualify and start at £48,655 for the Shadow Edition or £49,835 for the more permanent xDrive30 M Sport. That's dangerously close to the £53,250 entry price for the iX3, which is superior in most ways.
Basic iX1 equipment includes the large curving screen for the infotainment and instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, a reversing camera with rear parking sensors, and a powered tailgate.
BMW has easily bundled the most desirable options into packs. The Technology Pack for £1,680 adds a range of features including adaptive LED headlights, while the £2,890 Technology Plus Package features a head-up display and more.
Running costs
Plug the iX1 into your 7kW home wallbox and it'll take less than 11 hours and cost just over £17 for a complete charge. A rapid charge (average tariff of 79p) should cost under £50.
Insurance
Which insurance group the BMW iX1 sits in differs widely depending on which version you choose. The eDrive20 cars sit in groups 29 to 30, while the xDrive30 starts at 37 and rises to group 38. The pricer models aren't cheap to insure, then, but the iX1 is on par with rivals such as the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin and is far cheaper to insure than the Tesla Model Y, which starts at group 46.
Servicing costs
Most of BMW's electric cars, such as the iX3 and i4, have a servicing schedule of every two years or 20,000 miles. To keep costs down BMW offers a service plan, which at the time of writing was around £400. This covers the vehicle for the first four years.
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