Video Summary
-The BMW iX1 range test was done at 100% charge.- The battery capacity and consumption were measured.
- It was observed during the drive that the ride quality of the electric car was surprisingly good.
- The iX1 seemed to be slightly noisier, but this was attributed to the rough Norwegian asphalt road conditions.
- It's on Continental Viking Contact 7, studless winter tires.
- It’s fairly quiet, almost on par with other top quiet cars.
- A bouncy feel on the ride.
- Has the Harmon Kardon sound system, which had a clear, firm bass and earned 9 out of 10 points.
- Because of a strong headwind, the consumption was high.
- The electric car measure distance errors nearly perfectly, only 0.2% off.
- The overall consumption with the test was measured at 160Wh/km.
- It was observed with the IONITY charging station that the pack’s voltage seemed low, and the charging speed would only go up to 127 kW.
- The iX1’s range is on par with the Volvo XC40.
- The BMW cars have low friction in the drivetrain.
