Battery Capacity: 66.5 kWh (Gross) / 64.8 kWh (Net)
The BMW iX1 utilizes the fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. It features a high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack integrated into the floor of the vehicle to lower the center of gravity. The usable energy content of 64.8 kWh supports high-density energy storage, enabling competitive range within the premium compact SUV segment.
Max Power: 313 bhp (with Boost)
In the xDrive30 trim, the dual-motor setup produces a combined output of 313 bhp (including a temporary boost). The eDrive20 variant, which is the front-wheel-drive entry model, produces approximately 204 bhp. This power is delivered instantly, a hallmark of BMW’s synchronous electric motors.
Max Torque: 494 Nm
The xDrive30 delivers a massive 494 Nm of torque available from 0 RPM, providing effortless overtaking and brisk city acceleration. The single-motor eDrive20 variant offers 250 Nm. The torque distribution is managed electronically to ensure maximum traction at all times.
0-100 km/h Time: 5.6 Seconds
The flagship iX1 xDrive30 completes the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in just 5.6 seconds, placing it firmly in the "hot hatch" performance category despite its SUV body style. The more efficiency-focused eDrive20 reaches the same milestone in 8.6 seconds.
Top Speed: 180 km/h
The top speed for the iX1 xDrive30 is electronically governed at 180 km/h to preserve battery life and motor efficiency. The eDrive20 has a slightly lower top speed of 170 km/h, which is more than sufficient for global highway limits.
