Global EV Comparison: Lotus Eletre 600 vs BMW iX M70 xDrive
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) has a starting price of €99990, compared to the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...), which starts at €123900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Lotus Eletre 600 | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €99990 | €123900 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €94950 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.9 | 7.4 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...).
| Property | Lotus Eletre 600 | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 488 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 600 km | 600 km |
| Range (GCC) | 496 km | 481 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 111.9 kWh | 115 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 109 kWh | 108.9 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 22 kWh/100 km | 22.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.55 km/kWh | 4.42 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.7 | 6.3 |
Charging
The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 367 kW, while the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) maxes out at 195 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW.
| Property | Lotus Eletre 600 | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 367 kW | 195 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 10 | 8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Lotus Eletre 600 | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 450 kW | 485 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 603 hp | 650 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 1015 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 3.8 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.8 | 7.5 |
Dimensions
The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) is longer and wider, but the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) is taller.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Lotus Eletre 600 | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5103 mm | 4965 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2135 mm | 2230 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 2019 mm | 1970 mm |
| Height | 1630 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3019 mm | 3000 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…), but the BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The BMW iX M70 xDrive (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…).
| Property | Lotus Eletre 600 | BMW iX M70 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2565 kg | 2655 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 611 l | 500 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1532 l | 1750 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 46 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2250 kg | 2500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8 | 8.4 |
