BMW iX Review 2025: Price, specs & boot space

Written by Antony Ingram
Quick overview
Pros
- Exceptional refinement and noise levels
- Interior is futuristic and feels very spacious
- Very competitive electric range
Cons
- A BMW i4 is more fun to drive
- There are more affordable electric cars on the market
- It's hardly a looker, is it?
Verdict: Is the BMW iX a good car?
"Have you got used to the styling yet? If not, BMW is giving you another chance with the car’s 2025 facelift. It’s unlikely to sway those put off by the car originally but the refresh has improved an already hugely talented car in other areas. Range and performance have improved and there are a few more options too, but the iX remains one of the most relaxing and refined cars on sale at any price, and its cabin is still enormously welcoming and well-built. The BMW iX is still one of the most desirable electric vehicles on the market."
Whether it's through luck or judgement, BMW waited until the right moment to launch its new BMW iX electric car. The arrival of the Audi e-tron and Mercedes EQC a few years ago barely raised an eyebrow from premium SUV buyers, while the Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X were both a bit ahead of their time.
So what does the BMW iX do differently? Well, unlike the smaller BMW iX3, the iX has been designed from the outset as an electric car. That means it's cleverly packaged, cramming X7-like interior space into an X5-sized package. It also features fresh technology – including a new version of BMW's iDrive system, and a range of punchy powertrains.
BMW updated the iX in early 2025, swapping the xDrive 40, xDrive50 and M60 for three new models, the xDrive45, xDrive60, and M70. As the bigger numbers suggest, there are range and performance improvements almost across the board, and while prices have gone up too, we’d suggest they’re more than justified by the range improvements alone, with the longest-legged iX now covering up to 426 miles between charges, a useful bump over the previous model’s 383-mile maximum. All models have twin motors for all-wheel drive and strong performance, though the top M70 doesn’t improve upon the old M60’s 3.8-second 0-62mph time (not that it needed to).
The xDrive60 is the range champ of the lineup, but even the entry-level xDrive45 is capable of 374 miles, while the M70 pairs its mighty performance with a 366-mile range. Pricing begins at £75,305 for the former and tops out at £114,205 for the M70, all before options of course. Not cheap, when similarly rangey electric cars are available for less, but then the existence of faster and better-equipped Vauxhall Cavaliers didn’t stop people buying 3 Series back in the day…
The design will always play a part too. it won't be to everyone's tastes, it certainly turns more heads than, say, the more conventional BMW i4. It's certainly the most striking of any BMW electric car to date.
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Comfort and design: BMW iX interior
"While the BMW iX's exterior is going to divide opinion, there's very little to dislike about the interior. It's modern yet very neatly designed, without compromising functionality."
There's a lot of talk of 'lounge-like' interiors in electric cars. And the BMW iX's cabin certainly feels a bit like sitting in a posh version of Ikea. From the haptic input on the control panel to the crystal buttons on the doors for adjusting the seats, it represents a significant step up from the usual (already impressive) BMW interior.
The most controversial feature of the interior is probably the polygon steering wheel (some say it's named after a dead parrot...), but it's something you'll soon get used to very quickly, and if you opt for the M70, BMW gives you a proper round wheel in that (though we’d probably not spend all that extra money just for the wheel).
The BMW iX's interior doesn't stray too far towards minimalism (that can't be said for all electric vehicles), but you might be disappointed to find that there aren't any physical buttons for the climate control system. There is a rotary dial for controlling the infotainment, though, while there's a voice assistant on hand to let you concentrate on driving.
The seats are big and comfortable, while there's loads of adjustment on hand to help you find a suitable driving position. BMW iX M70 versions get sports seats, but despite the large bolsters they’re no less comfortable or accommodating than the normal seats. Access is easy and, while you don't sit particularly high, the low window line provides an excellent view of your surroundings.
Quality and finish
Infotainment: Touchscreen, USB, nav and stereo in the BMW iX
Space and practicality: BMW iX boot space
Handling and ride quality: What is the BMW iX like to drive?
"Like any electric SUV, the BMW iX is a big, heavy car. That means it's going to be compromised in the way it handles corners and deals with bumpy roads – but it's no less agile than an Audi e-tron or Mercedes EQC."
One issue with the BMW iX is it's almost too refined. Turn off the Hans Zimmer soundtrack and there's next to no noise in the cabin – you're properly isolated from the outside world. You could be barrelling towards a corner and you'll only realise quite how fast you're going once you glance down at the speedo.
Still, the electric motors will shift power around to ensure there's plenty of grip. The batteries are mounted low down, which reduces the amount of sway in bends, but the steering is a little on the light side for our tastes. The abilities of the M70 in particular are quite remarkable – considering its size and weight, the precision and grip on offer are impressive, and it even gives you a sense of traditional BMW rear-wheel drive balance. For half the money a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is more fun, but can’t turn back into a proper luxury car when you ease off again like the BMW does.
Despite its considerable dimensions, it's easy to drive the BMW iX around town. That's partly down to the amount of tech on offer – you get a host of parking assistance features as standard, including a reversing camera and a self-parking feature (you control the brake and accelerator while the car steers itself into a space).
Comfort levels are excellent. You'll notice a slight pattering over broken road surfaces, but the ride is still impressive for a car that weighs nearly 2500kg (and comes with 21-inch wheels as standard).
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Refinement and noise levels
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BMW iX charging times: How much does it cost to charge?
"Don't even think about using a three-pin socket to charge your BMW iX – a full charge will take several days. Instead, get a professional 7.4kW wallbox installed and you can fully charge it overnight."
BMW hasn’t announced charging times for the updated models yet, but we’d anticipate home charging to be similar to the figures achieved by the outgoing cars – though given the new xDrive45 has a larger battery, it may take longer than the 11-hour 0-100% charge of the old xDrive40. The xDrive60 and M70 should be around 16 hours on a 7.4kW wallbox..
Out on the road, a powerful public rapid charger can top the BMW iX xDrive60 and M70 up at a rate of 195kW, while the iX xDrive45 gets a charging performance increase over its predecessor, going from 150kW to 175kW. That means the battery charge can be increased from 10 to 80% in a little over half an hour.
The latest BMW infotainment software has been updated to incorporate better route planning and optimised charging. So while public chargers still aren’t as commonplace or reliable as they could be (and still too expensive), the car will be able to direct you to the best ones, and suggest how much you need to charge to make quick progress.
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BMW iX price
"Prices start from £75,305 for the BMW iX xDrive45 Sport. That’s quite a bit more than an Audi Q6 e-tron starts at, but a little less than a Mercedes EQE SUV, and we think the iX is a better car than the Mercedes."
The BMW iX xDrive45 starts at £75,305 in Sport trim, while the M Sport variant will cost another £3,000 on top of that. For the xDrive60 M Sport that rises to £93,105, while the range-topping M70 xDrive is a hefty £114,205. For context, that’s only a little more than the love-or-hate-it BMW XM (£110,730) and quite a bit less than a BMW X5 M Competition (£128,845).
Used iXs are becoming a bit of a bargain. While you won’t go as far on a charge, four-year-old xDrive40 models now start at under £40,000, and even year-old versions of the same are now creeping down to the £50,000 mark, with only around 10,000 miles on the clock.
Trim levels and standard equipment
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