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The BMW iX xDrive50 has a pair of electric motors delivering a total of 516 hp. It accelerates to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds. BMW estimates a range of 300 miles. The starting price is $83,200 plus $995 destination charge. The iX uses a battery with a total capacity of 111.5 kWh, of which 106.3 kWh is usable. On a Level 2 wall box with AC power, it can recharge at 11 kW, requiring under 11 hours to reach full capacity from empty. DC fast charging can hit up to 200 kW, providing 90 miles of range in 10 minutes or charging from 10 to 80 percent capacity in 40 minutes.An optional adaptive air suspension can lift the body by up to 0.8 inches, while sport mode drops the vehicle by 0.4 inches. The interior has a simplified layout with 50% fewer buttons and switches. The driver grips a hexagonal steering wheel with glass-effect buttons. There's a standard panoramic glass sunroof with electrochromic shading.
Upholstery options include two shades of olive leaf tanned leather, microfiber-wool blends, and three non-leather options. A 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control screen are in a single curved bezel, running iDrive 8. A head-up display shows speed, navigation, driver-assist warnings, and other data. BMW confirms that a more powerful M60 is forthcoming, boasting over 600 hp. It competes with rivals like the Audi e-tron, Mercedes-Benz EQC, Tesla Model X, and Rivian R1S. Two variants of the iX are offered: the xDrive50 powered by two electric motors making 516 hp, and all-wheel drive is standard. Carbon-fiber reinforced plastic body panels are used to save weight. The spacious cabin has tech features, including a curved display, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. An optional 18-speaker Harman Kardon stereo system and Bowers and Wilkins 30 speaker is offered.
