# BMW iX1

The electric version of BMW's X1 compact SUV, offered as the front-wheel-drive eDrive20 and the four-wheel-drive xDrive30, both with a battery of about 65 kWh.

- Powertrain: Electric
- Body: SUV
- Seats: 5
- Names and versions: Electric version of the BMW X1 (U11); sold as iX1 eDrive20 and iX1 xDrive30
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/bmw/ix1
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the BMW iX1 worth considering?

In mild weather the iX1 gets close to its official range: NAF measured 420 km in summer against 428 km WLTP for a 2023 xDrive30, but only 338 km in a Norwegian winter, and ADAC's Ecotest gave 375 km. Charging is steady rather than fast at up to 130 kW, and the tests found cover the earlier xDrive30, not the 2026 eDrive20 with its higher official range.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 434–516 km | WLTP combined, BMW Ireland technical data (marked provisional): 480–516 km for iX1 eDrive20 Sport, 434–468 km for iX1 xDrive30 xLine. BMW UK lists 298–320 miles for the eDrive20. ADAC lists 436 km for the 2022–2026 xDrive30. | Market or version specific | https://www.bmw.ie/en/all-models/bmw-i/ix1/bmw-ix1-technical-data.html |
| Battery | 65.2 kWh | Battery capacity as stated by BMW Ireland and BMW UK for the current iX1 eDrive20; BMW does not say whether this is gross or usable. ADAC lists 66.5 kWh gross and 64.8 kWh net for the 2022–2026 xDrive30. | Market or version specific | https://www.bmw.ie/en/all-models/bmw-i/ix1/bmw-ix1-technical-data.html |
| Rapid charging | Up to 130 kW | 10–80% in 29 minutes claimed for the eDrive20; AC charging at 11 kW, or 22 kW as an option. BMW Ireland technical data. | Published reference | https://www.bmw.ie/en/all-models/bmw-i/ix1/bmw-ix1-technical-data.html |
| Efficiency | From 14.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP combined, BMW Ireland (provisional): 14.2–15.5 kWh/100 km for eDrive20 Sport, 15.6–17 kWh/100 km for xDrive30 xLine. ADAC lists 17.1 kWh/100 km for the 2022–2026 xDrive30. | Market or version specific | https://www.bmw.ie/en/all-models/bmw-i/ix1/bmw-ix1-technical-data.html |

## Independent tests

Summary: 3 of 4 comparable claims hold up; 6 tests from 3 testers; winter range averaged 79% of the official figure; safety 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAF (2023) | Range | 419.6 km | 428 km WLTP | 98% | Holds up | BMW iX1 xDrive30 2023; 15 to 20 °C, route from calm town driving to steep mountain climbs, Norway | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/bmw-ix1?tab=test |
| NAF (2023) | Range | 337.9 km | 428 km WLTP | 79% | Cold-weather result | BMW iX1 xDrive30 2023; 0 to −19 °C, route from calm town driving to steep mountain climbs, Norway | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/bmw-ix1?tab=test |
| NAF (2023) | Rapid charging | 28 min 10–80% | 29 min 10–80% manufacturer claim | 104% | Beats the claim | BMW iX1 xDrive30 2023; Summer; car driven warm and battery preconditioned where possible. NAF lists 28 min for 10–80%; its text gives 28 min 54 s for 8–80% | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/bmw-ix1?tab=test |
| ADAC (2025-01) | Efficiency | 19.9 kWh/100 km | 17.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 86% | Close | BMW iX1 xDrive30 (built 11/2022 to 01/2026), 230 kW, 64.8 kWh net; ADAC Ecotest cycle; consumption includes charging losses | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/bmw/bmw-ix1/ |
| ADAC (2025-01) | Rapid charging | 28 min 10–80% | 29 min 10–80% manufacturer claim | 104% | Beats the claim | BMW iX1 xDrive30, 64.8 kWh net; DC rapid charging, 10–80% | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/bmw/bmw-ix1/ |
| Euro NCAP (2022) | Safety rating | 5 stars |  |  |  | Tested: BMW X1 sDrive18d X-Line (diesel); rating applies to the electric iX1; Euro NCAP 2022 protocols; adult occupant 86%, child occupant 89%, vulnerable road users 76%, safety assist 92% | https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/bmw/x1/0997/ |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "BMW iX1", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/bmw/ix1