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Total cash price £30,999. Borrowing £27,899 with a £3,100 deposit at a representative APR of 9.9%.

48 monthly payments
£489.57
Fixed interest rate
9.9%
Total amount payable
£38,956.47
Cost of credit
£7,957.47
Optional final payment
£12,357.00
Purchase fee
£10.00
Annual mileage limit
6000 miles

BMW iX1 buying guide

About the BMW iX1

The iX1 is the fully electric version of BMW’s latest X1 SUV. It’s just as good as petrol models, perhaps even better – its wall of power and rapid acceleration are addictive, and it’s quiet on the move. The iX1 manages around 270 miles of range and offers fast-charging capability, so it could feasibly be the only car for many drivers – rather than being relegated to a second car.

What versions of the BMW iX1 are there?

The iX1 comes in three trim levels – Sport, xLine and M Sport. xLine trim gives you the rugged looks of an off-roader, with black wheel arches and silver scuff plate detailing. M Sport gets a sportier, more sculpted body kit and body-coloured wheel arches, plus exclusive trim inside.

What features does the BMW iX1 have?

As it’s an electric car, the iX1 comes with plenty of power and an automatic gearbox as standard. Four-wheel drive is available – look for xDrive badging if you want it. Inside, the iX1 benefits from BMW’s very latest infotainment system, which has more features and applications than you’ll know what to do with. There’s even a mode that turns the screens into a big piece of digital artwork, if you’d rather look at that than some important driving info.

Is the BMW iX1 a good car?

The BMW iX1 is really good. It has everything you want from an electric SUV – it’s spacious, quick to charge, high-tech, and it’s even great to drive. It’s quite expensive as a new car, but a used BMW iX1 is much better value. Remember that electric cars are cheaper to run than petrol cars if you can charge at home, so the iX1 could save you plenty of money in fuel compared to an equivalent X1.

BMW iX1 engine range explained

BMW iX1 eDrive20

The entry-level eDrive20 version is front-wheel drive and comes with a 204hp motor, so it still offers punchy performance. Its 0-62mph time of 8.6 seconds is more than quick enough for a family SUV. If you achieve BMW’s quoted 4 miles/kWh, you’ll cover 288 miles between charges.

BMW iX1 xDrive30

The upgraded powertrain offers four-wheel drive and more power, courtesy of two electric motors with a combined output of 306hp. That enables proper hot-hatch-beating acceleration that’ll pin you back in your seat if you floor it. But, take it easy, and the car will still cover up to 270 miles before needing to be plugged in.

FAQs

There might be millimetric differences in each car’s body kits, but the iX1 is essentially the same size as the X1 as it sits on the same platform. Both measure 4.5 metres long and a little over two metres wide, so shouldn’t be too difficult to thread into a tight car park.

The main alternatives to the BMW iX1 are the Audi Q4 e-tron, Volvo EX40 and Mercedes EQA, although you might also consider a wide range of cars including the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Polestar 2.

No, the iX1 is a five-seater. BMW doesn’t currently offer an electric seven-seater, so your best bet would be to consider the seven-seat Mercedes EQB.

Unfortunately, UK examples of the iX1 don’t have a frunk, which is a bit annoying considering how much space could be made available under the bonnet. There would be enough room for a charging cable, which would free up extra boot space.