Video Summary
- The iX1 is BMW's new entry-level electric car and it is a compact SUV.- Its structure is designed to accommodate both an electric drivetrain and a petrol and diesel one, which does have its downsides.
- The interior features a twin-screen infotainment system that's curved, so it's easier to reach the furthest reaches of it, and the interior quality is good.
- The floating center console puts all the major controls within easy reach, and provides useful space underneath.
- The eighth-generation iDrive system does away with the traditional iDrive wheel.
- The back seat offers tight space with a small transmission tunnel, potentially restricting foot placement for passengers.
- The boot has 490 liters of space and with the seats down 1,495 liters of space.
- There is no front trunk available.
- Under the floor is a 67kWh battery, delivering a WLTP range of 272 miles.
- A real-world range is around 220-230 miles.
- Charging stats are good rather than spectacular.
- The iX1 can take a DC charge on a rapid charger at 130kW.
- It can be spec’d with a 22kW AC onboard charger as an option, with 11kW standard.
- 10-80% charging will take around 30 minutes.
- The infotainment system's built-in navigation provides more accurate range estimates because it knows the kind of roads used.
- The car can pre-condition the battery to make sure it is at the perfect temperature to accept a charge.
- Motors front and rear give the iX1 all-wheel drive, but the front does most of the work in normal conditions.
- It has 268bhp, 308bhp with boost paddle.
- BMW claims 0-62 mph time of 5.7 seconds.
- There are four levels of Regen available, adaptive, which automatically adjusts depending on the type of road that you are driving.
- It’s better to see that the dash display is only giving the speed. If you select sport mode, you have all of the 308BHP, however, some bits require an additional push to get away from the lights. If needed this boost lever can provide a 10-second burst of full power with 3.1miles per kWh efficiency.
- With 20-inch wheels, you feel the firmness but it is well absorbed.
- The price starts at 52,255 pounds for the xline trim.
- The M Sport trim starts at 54,960 pounds.
- A portion of the BMW magic has been lost along the way.
