Richmond Hill, ON. More power, more dynamic
performance, more efficiency: The new BMW iX takes the driving
experience of the all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle to a new level.
Consistent progress in the field of drive and high-voltage battery
technology as well as further development of BMW EfficientDynamics
measures not only increase the power output and sporty driving
characteristics, but also the efficiency and thus the range of BMW’s
first-ever SAV designed from the beginning to be fully electric.
The 2026 BMW iX continues to be offered in three variants. The new iX
xDrive45 delivers 402 hp and an estimated range of up to 502 km. The
iX xDrive60 provides 536 hp and an expected range of up to 547 km. And
the high performance iX M70 xDrive now further sets itself apart with
unique M-specific design elements to go with its 650 hp and expected
486 km of range (estimated ranges according to preliminary BMW AG
tests based on the EPA’s test procedure standards).
Production of the 2026 BMW iX will begin in March of 2025 at BMW’s
Plant Dingolfing. Delveries are expected to commence in the second
quarter of 2025.
Base MSRPs
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2025 BMW iX xDrive45 $88,900
2025 BMW iX xDrive60 $94,900
2025 BMW iX M70 xDrive $129,000
Exterior design. Reduced design language, enhanced sportiness.
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The revised exterior of the new BMW iX has an expressive presence and
monolithic appearance with characteristic BMW SAV proportions, a
design language reduced to the essentials, and clearly defined
surfaces. The striking front design is characterized by the BMW kidney
grille with a redesigned frame and a new structure of vertical and
diagonal lines in its interior. The updated grille can be ordered with
contour illumination on the iX xDrive45 and iX xDrive60. Illumination
is standard on iX M70 xDrive.
The headlights have also been redesigned with vertical elements for
daytime running lights and turn indicators. The new structure of the
BMW kidney grille is echoed in the diagonal lines of the headlight modules.
The powerful rear end of the BMW iX underlines its modern look with
generously proportioned surfaces divided by a few distinctive lines.
The tailgate extends over the entire rear section without any breaks.
The rear apron has been redesigned and features an integrated diffuser
element in the new BMW iX M70 xDrive and in conjunction with the
optional M Sport Package on other models.
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The front and rear aprons of the new BMW iX have an almost seamless
design and a higher proportion of surfaces painted body-colour, giving
them a sporty, elegant appearance as standard. The M Sport Package,
now available as an option for the all-electric SAV for the first
time, adds dynamic accents with powerful lines, distinctive air
intakes, and new M alloy wheels.
When specified with the optional M Sport Pro Package, the new BMW iX
is fitted with dark Shadowline headlights and rear lights, a unique
kidney grille and red brake calipers. The new BMW iX M70 xDrive comes
as standard with the design features of the M Sport and M Sport Pro
Packages, and adds a model-specific BMW kidney grille with M logo,
black exterior mirror caps, and exclusive 22-inch M alloy wheels. The
21- and 22-inch alloy wheels on the new BMW iX consist of 70%
secondary aluminum.
The range of colours available for the new iX now includes five new
finishes: Arctic Race Blue Metallic, Dune Grey Metallic, Carbon Black
Metallic, Frozen Deep Grey, and Tanzanite Blue Metallic (delayed
release). Titanium Bronze Exterior Trim is also available as an option
for iX xDrive45 and iX xDrive60.
The alloy wheels available for the new BMW iX feature an
aerodynamically optimized design. 20-inch alloy wheels are standard on
iX xDrive45 and xDrive60, while 21-inch or 22-inch M alloy wheels in
four new variants are available as individual options as well as part
of the M Sport Package and the M Sport ProPackage. The new BMW iX M70
xDrive underscores its position as the top performer in the range with
exclusive 22-inch M alloy wheels as standard. For the first time,
23-inch BMW Individual alloy wheels in a V-spoke design are also
available. All the new wheel designs have aluminum inserts to help
reduce drag and are paired with high-efficiency tires.
Interior: Progressive luxury, refined sportiness.
The interior ambience of the BMW iX, characterized by generous space
and progressive luxury, can now be combined with the sporty design
features of the M Sport Package. New M Multifunction Seats offer
enhanced lateral support and a striking design. Available for the
first time in the iX, these seats offer a wide range of adjustments,
including backrest width adjustment, lumbar support, and pronounced
contouring in the thigh and shoulder areas. A new microfibre/Sensatec
upholstery finished in Atlas Grey/Black with M-specific stitching and
accents in the BMW M tricolour is exclsuive to the iX M70. The new M
Multifunction Seats are also optionally available in Amido natural
leather and Castanea natural leather. The M Multifunction Seats are
available through the M Sport Package on xDrive45 and xDrive60 and
standard equipment for the new BMW iX M70 xDrive.
The M Sport Package also includes an M Leather Steering Wheel,
two-tone instrument panel, leather upholstery, Dark Silver trim
finishers and M pedals.
Appealing options: From the Heat Comfort Package to the Sky
Lounge Panoramic Glass Sunroof and a Trailer Hitch.
The Heat Comfort Package (optional on xDrive45 and xDrive60, standard
on M70 xDrive) contributes to maximum well-being. Heated surfaces for
the instrument panel and glove compartment, the door panels, centre
armrest and the rear seats ensure a comfortable temperature for all
passengers. The Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Sunroof, optional on
xDrive45 and xDrive60 and standard on the M70 xDrive, enhances the
bright and spacious interior with a one-piece viewing area that
extends over both rows of seats. Instead of a roller blind, it
features electrochromic shading that can be activated at the touch of
a button. The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, with
30 speakers and exciters in the front seats, delivers an exceptionally
intense and precisely balanced sound experience.
A Trailer Hitch will be available as an option for the new BMW iX in
the summer of 2025. For all model variants, the maximum permitted
towing capacity is 1,587 kg.
Strong performance from every drive system.
In each of the three model versions of the new BMW iX, a re-tuning of
the drive system and optimized power electronics result in noticeably
spirited power delivery. The new BMW iX xDrive45 delivers a maximum
system output 402 hp, which enables a 0-100 km/h time of just 5.1
seconds. The new BMW iX xDrive60 receives a 20 hp increase over the
previous xDrive50 to 536 and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only
4.6 seconds. Both models have an electronically limited top speed of
200 km/h.
At the very top of the iX line, the new BMW iX M70 xDrive offers
genuinely exhilerating performance. The dual motors in the iX M70
xDrive combine to deliver a maximum system output of up to 650 hp in
My Mode Sport – 40 more than its M60 xDrive predecessor – and a
maximum torque of 811 lb-ft when Launch Control is activated. The new
BMW iX M70 xDrive sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, on to an
electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h when equipped with
performance tires.
Chassis technology and driver assistance systems. Continued
development of BMW dynamics, comfort and safety.
The suspension technology of the BMW iX includes a double-wishbone
front axle, a five-link rear axle, a stroke-dependent damper system,
and electric steering with Servotronic function and variable ratio.
The new BMW iX M70 xDrive also features Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension
with electronically controlled shock absorbers including M-specific
tuning and M-specific anti-roll bars, Integral Active 4-Wheel
Steering, and M Sport brakes with red-painted brake calipers. Adaptive
2-Axle Air Suspension and Integral Active 4-Wheel Steering are
available as options for the iX xDrive45 and iX xDrive60 (as part of
the Dynamic Handling Package).
In the new iX, the suspension, damping and chassis control systems
have been recalibrated to cope with the increased drive power and
weight balance resulting from optimized battery technology. In
addition, a hydraulic rear axle support bearing ensures a balance
between sporty dynamics and ride comfort. Weight- and
friction-optimized wheel bearings and tires with reduced rolling
resistance also contribute to the increased efficiency of the new BMW iX.
Drive and charging technology. More powerful and more
efficient than ever.
The biggest single contribution to the increased efficiency of the
new BMW iX comes from the first-ever use of silicon carbide
semiconductor components (SiC inverters) in a BMW electric vehicle.
The use of a SiC inverter now ensures significantly more efficient
energy conversion in the drivetrain. Semiconductors made of silicon
carbide are not only more efficient, but also more powerful and
significantly more temperature-resistant than semiconductors made of
conventional silicon.
This new inverter technology for the power electronics optimizes the
power density of the drive system. This ensures high efficiency in the
transfer of energy from the high-voltage battery to the electric
motor. The innovative silicon carbide module of the inverter optimizes
the peak performance of the electric motors, their efficiency, and
thus the range of the new BMW iX. Thanks to the further development of
the performance electronics and the fine-tuning of the wheel bearings
and tires, among other refinements, the new iX xDrive60, for example,
is expected to deliver about 10% more range than its predecessor – up
to 547 km when properly equipped (estimated range of up to 547 km
according to preliminary BMW AG tests based on the EPA’s test
procedure standards).
Like the drive units, the high-voltage batteries used in the new BMW
iX are based on the latest development of the fifth generation of BMW
eDrive technology. The innovations also include a new battery
management system that optimizes efficiency. Combined with the high
energy density of the high-voltage batteries used in the new BMW iX,
this contributes significantly to the outstanding range. A new battery
cell technology gives the high-voltage battery in the BMW iX xDrive45
a net usable energy content of 100.1 kWh, while xDrive60 and M70
xDrive models have HV batteries with 113.4 kWh and 112.8 kWh of net
usable energy respectively.
Adaptive recuperation with efficiency-optimized control.
When driving, the latest version of adaptive recuperation helps to
extend range. The intelligent networking of the drive control system
enables the intensity of energy recovery during acceleration and
braking to be adapted to the traffic situation as determined by
navigation data and the sensors of the driver assistance systems. For
example, the recuperation power can be increased when approaching an
intersection and more energy can be fed into the high-voltage battery
during deceleration.
As an alternative to adaptive recuperation, the driver can select
high, medium, or low braking energy recovery for all traffic
situations in the BMW iDrive menu. Low recuperation corresponds to the
coasting function. The BMW iX simply glides along without drive torque
as soon as the accelerator pedal is released. The electric drive is
not energized and thus no energy is consumed from the high-voltage battery.
If required, My Mode EFFICIENT can be used to activate a highly
energy-efficient operating mode. The MAX RANGE function can increase
the range remaining before the next charging stop by up to 25% by
limiting the drive power and maximum speed and reducing certain
comfort functions.
New heat pump function, more efficient predictive heat
management for the high-voltage battery.
All BMW iX models are equipped with an advanced heat pump function as
standard. The new intelligent combination of heat pump technology
ensures even greater efficiency in a wide range of driving situations
and outside temperatures between -20° C and 30° C for the integrated
heating and cooling circuit of the interior, as well as for the
heating and cooling system of the drive system and high-voltage
battery. For example, the waste heat from the electric motors can be
directed to heat the interior and the high-voltage battery. This
allows both the interior and the high-voltage battery to be heated
simultaneously with the heat pump function and, if required, with a
central electric auxiliary heater.
When outside temperatures are low, a new storage heating function
optimizes the pre-conditioning of the high-voltage battery for optimum
DC charging with shorter charging times and greater efficiency.
Efficient use of the heat generated by the instantaneous water heater
allows the high-voltage battery to heat up much faster. Anticipatory
thermal management ensures that the temperature of the high-voltage
battery is optimally controlled in advance of a stop at a
fast-charging station. When the navigation system is active, the
battery is automatically pre-conditioned before a planned charging
stop. Pre-conditioning of the battery can be manually activated and
deactivated at any time. The high-voltage battery can also be
pre-conditioned before departure via the My BMW App.
Combined Charging Unit and optimized charging software.
The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) used in all model variants of the
new BMW iX enables AC charging up to 9.6 kW. The CCU of the new iX
xDrive45 can charge at a rate of up to 175 kW at a DC fast charging
station. The maximum charging power of the iX xDrive60 and iX M70
xDrive is 195 kW.
Wide variety of systems for automated driving and parking.
To optimize comfort and safety, the new BMW iX offers a wide range of
systems for automated driving and parking. These are based on BMW’s
latest modular technology kit and set new standards in terms of
functionality, reliability, and availability. The advanced modular
technology kit gives the new BMW iX outstanding intelligence in
environmental monitoring and data processing. It also offers the
potential for extensive integration of new and enhanced functions.
These updates and enhancements can be installed over-the-air via
remote software upgrades or downloaded from the BMW ConnectedDrive
Store. This means that the BMW iX and its software remain conveniently
at the cutting edge of technology.
Highway Assistant for optimized comfort on long journeys.
The new BMW iX is already equipped with Driving Assistant Plus as
standard. In addition to Forward Collision Mitigation, Active Blind
Spot Detection and Lane Keeping Assistant and Speed Limit Assistant it
also includes Distance Control and Steering Assistant, each of which
can be used at speeds of up to 180 km/h, as well as Active Speed Limit Assist.
The BMW Highway Assistant is the highlight of the range of options
for automated driving. Its Level 2+ functionality allows drivers to
take their hands off the wheel and comfortably position themselves on
suitable limited access highways with divided lanes at speeds of up to
130 km/h while keeping a close eye on the traffic. The system also
includes Active Lane Change with eye activation. The combination of
these two functions ensures outstanding driving comfort on long
journeys with the new BMW iX.
Parking and maneuvering can be controlled by a smartphone.
Parking Assistant, including Back-Up Assistant, also comes as
standard in the new BMW iX. The optional Parking Assistant
Professional, part of the Premium Essential Package, adds Parking View
including Top View, Panorama View and 3D View, as well as the BMW
Drive Recorder and Anti-Theft Recorder.
Parking Assistant Professional also allows users to control parking
maneuvers from outside the vehicle using a smartphone. The Maneuver
Assistant can also automatically complete complex reversing maneuvers
up to 200 metres in length.
Display and operating system, connectivity. Intuitive user
experience and advanced digital services.
The BMW iX is also a pioneer in the field of display and operating
systems. It was the first production vehicle to be launched with the
innovative BMW Curved Display. BMW iDrive with QuickSelect, based on
the BMW Operating System 8.5, contributes to the advanced driving
experience in the new BMW iX. With the BMW Curved Display and the BMW
Intelligent Personal Assistant, it is geared towards operation via
touch functions and natural speech.
The BMW Operating System 8.5 start screen permanently shows the map
view of the navigation system or other individually configurable
displays. On the driver’s side, the screen displays vertical live
widgets that can be selected with a swipe, and QuickSelect makes it
easy to activate them without having to go to a submenu. Once the
settings have been made, simply tap the Home symbol at the bottom of
the display to return to the start screen. In addition to the Home
symbol, there are now icons for direct access to the air conditioning
menu, the All Apps menu, and Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. In
addition, the BMW iDrive in the new BMW iX provides the prerequisites
for using digital services such as audio streaming as well as in-car gaming.
The BMW Digital Cockpit Professional, optional on xDrive45 and
xDrive60, standard on M70 xDrive, includes the BMW Head-Up Display and
the Augmented View function on the Information and Control Display.
With the BMW Operating System 8.5, the BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant also gains additional capabilities, including in the areas
of communication, navigation and vehicle control. It is also possible
to integrate Amazon Alexa. The Alexa voice service can be used in the
vehicle, for example, to make shopping lists using your voice, play
music or control your smart home remotely.
BMW Maps navigation system with charging-optimized route
planning.
The BMW Maps cloud-based navigation system, which is part of BMW
Digital Cockpit Professional, offers even better functions for
charging-optimized route planning on long journeys in the new BMW iX.
This can be done either in the vehicle or via the My BMW App. Charging
stops are planned in such a way as to arrive at the destination as
quickly as possible. The driver’s preferred charging status, with
which he wants to reach the stopovers and the final destination, can
also be set. On request, detailed information about the charging
stations along the route can be accessed during the journey, such as
availability, costs, and services in the vicinity.
The closer the vehicle gets to a scheduled charging stop, the more
frequently the availability of the charging station is checked so that
an alternative route can be determined in plenty of time if necessary.
If the driver decides to make an individual charging stop along the
way, the planning of the rest of the route is automatically adapted to
the new conditions.
Over-the-air updates: Remote Software Upgrade and BMW
ConnectedDrive Upgrades.
To ensure that the new BMW iX always has the latest software, updates
can be installed over the air. Remote software upgrades can include
free quality or functional improvements.
In addition, customers can purchase further driver assistance,
entertainment and personalization features through the BMW
ConnectedDrive Store. Selected functions can be tested free of charge
for a period of one month and then booked for a specific term or
purchased outright.
Video streaming and in-car gaming on the control display.
The BMW Operating System 8.5 enables a wider range of digital content
for information and entertainment, faster update cycles for functions,
and optimized access to many specific online services
The latest generation of BMW iDrive also offers an innovative form of
in-car gaming with the AirConsole platform. When the vehicle is
stationary, the driver and passengers can play casual games alone or
in multiplayer mode, for example to pass the time while the BMW iX’s
high-voltage battery is charging. Players only need their smartphone,
which acts as a controller, and the BMW Curved Display. The selection
of playable titles such as “UNO® Car Party!”,
“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” or “Starlit Kart”
is constantly being expanded.
Personalized user experience with BMW ID, My BMW App and
personal eSIM, BMW Digital Key Plus as standard.
The standard equipment of the new BMW iX includes optimized
smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay® and Android
Auto™, and 5G connectivity as standard provides the ideal conditions
for in-car gaming, audio streaming and the use of other online-based services.
To personalise the user experience with BMW ID, simply log in to the
vehicle for the first time using a smartphone and scan the QR code.
The personal profile is then added and synchronizable settings are
loaded. This means that the customer is greeted on the vehicle display
by name and, if desired, with a personal profile picture, and their
individual vehicle settings are automatically loaded. In addition, the
vehicle is added to the My BMW App without the customer having to do
anything. As a universal digital interface, it provides information on
the vehicle’s status, available range and service and maintenance
requirements at all times. It also provides remote access to functions
such as locating the vehicle and locking and unlocking the doors.
The BMW Digital Key Plus can also be set up as standard for suitable
smartphones and smartwatches with iOS or Android operating systems.
Using the digital key on a mobile device, the new BMW iX automatically
unlocks when approached. This is made possible by ultra-wideband (UWB)
radio technology. The vehicle can also be started without taking the
device out of a pocket or bag. This makes a conventional car key
superfluous. The BMW Digital Key Plus is even easier to set up with
the new Setup Card. Simply hold the card up to your smartphone or scan
the QR code on the back. The BMW Digital Key Plus can be shared
digitally with other people with individually definable rights and
offers additional control functions via the My BMW App in the vicinity
of the vehicle.
Designed for recycling: Moving towards a circular economy step
by step.
One of the BMW’s ambitious sustainability goals is to increase the
use of secondary raw materials in vehicle production, as is already
being implemented in many areas of the new BMW iX. The company is
pursuing the vision of the circular economy, in which raw materials
are kept in circulation for as long as possible and without any loss
in quality in order to reduce the use of primary materials and the
associated mining of new raw materials and their energy and
CO2 intensive processing. BMW is also making important
contributions to the recycling of vehicles at the end of their useful life.
BMW’s Recycling and Dismantling Centre (RDZ) develops technologies
and solutions that are then made available to the entire recycling
industry. For 30 years, the RDZ has been doing important groundwork to
promote recycling in the automotive industry.
Parallel to the market preparation for the new BMW iX, BMW launched a
Europe-wide partnership with SK tes, a leading provider of innovative
technology life cycle solutions, in November 2024. In a special
recycling process, cobalt, nickel and lithium are extracted from used
batteries and then returned to the value chain for the production of
new batteries.
More efficient driving with the efficiency trainer.
In addition to BMW EfficientDynamics technology, an efficient driving
style is a key factor in reducing fuel consumption and CO2
emissions during the vehicle’s service life. The efficiency trainer in
the My BMW App provides drivers with tips on how to optimize their
driving style in terms of sustainability. The digital assistant
analyzes previous journeys and provides tips for improvement as well
as incentives by comparing fuel consumption with corresponding values
from the BMW Community.
Specifications.
|
|
iX xDrive45 |
iX xDrive60 |
iX M70 xDrive |
Seats |
— |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Number of |
— |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Drive |
— |
AWD |
AWD |
AWD |
Length |
mm |
4,965 |
4,965 |
4,965 |
Width |
mm |
1,970 |
1,970 |
1,970 |
Height |
mm |
1,695 |
1,695 |
1,695 |
Wheelbase |
mm |
3000 |
3000 |
3000 |
Ground |
mm |
202 |
202 |
202 |
Turning |
m |
12.8 |
12.8 |
12.8 |
Weight distribution |
% |
48.6 / 51.4 |
48.3 / 51.7 |
47.8 / 52.2 |
Curb |
kg |
2,525 |
2,582 |
2,653 |
Payload |
kg |
481 |
467 |
433 |
|
|
|
|
|
Headroom front / |
mm |
1,055 / 1,006 |
1,055 / 1,006 |
1,055 / 1,006 |
Legroom front / |
mm |
1,021 / 988 |
1,021 / 988 |
1,021 / 988 |
Shoulder room front |
mm |
1,562 / 1,480 |
1,562 / 1,480 |
1,562 / 1,480 |
Trunk volume, |
l |
500 – 1,750 |
500 – 1,750 |
500 – 1,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
Engine |
— |
Fifth-generation BMW |
||
Front motor |
hp |
255 |
255 |
255 |
Front motor |
lb-ft |
269 |
269 |
269 |
Rear motor |
hp |
268 |
308 |
483 |
Rear motor |
lb-ft |
295 |
295 |
495 |
Combined |
hp |
402 |
536 |
570-650 |
Combined |
lb-ft |
516 |
564 |
749-811 |
|
|
|
|
|
Transmission |
|
Single speed |
Single |
Single speed |
Gear ratio F / |
:1 |
8.77 / 11.15 |
8.77 / 11.15 |
8.77 / 8.77 |
|
|
|
|
|
High-voltage |
|
Lithium-ion |
Lithium-ion |
Lithium-ion |
Voltage |
V |
332 |
369 |
369 |
Net usable energy |
kWh |
100.1 |
113.4 |
112.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
Charging time, |
hrs |
11:15 (9.6 kW) |
13:00 (9.6 kW) |
13:00 (9.6 kW) |
Charging time, |
min |
34 (DC fast) |
35 (DC fast) |
35 (DC fast) |
Maximum charging, |
kW |
11 |
11 |
11 |
Maximum charging, |
kW |
175 |
195 |
195 |
|
|
|
|
|
Power-steering |
— |
Electrically assisted |
||
Overall steering |
:1 |
16.0 |
16.0 |
16.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Wheels, standard, |
in |
20 x 8.5 |
20 x 8.5 |
21 x 9.0 |
Tires, standard, |
|
235/60 R20 |
235/60 R20 |
255/50 R21 |
|
|
|
|
|
Track, |
mm |
1674 |
1674 |
1661 |
Rear, |
mm |
1705 |
1705 |
1690 |
Cx |
— |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
0-100 |
sec |
5.1 |
4.6 |
3.8 |
Top |
km/h |
200 |
200 |
210 / 250 |
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