BMW iX2 Review 2025: Price, specs & boot space

Written by Antony Ingram
Quick overview
Pros
- Striking styling suitably distanced from the iX1
- Impressive cabin design and comfort
- Keen handling
Cons
- Limited rear space
- Not as quick as some rivals
- Firm ride
Verdict: Is the BMW iX2 a good car?
"Tempted by the BMW iX1 but fancy something a bit sportier? Step forward BMW iX2. You'll pay a premium for it, but it's actually a bit more practical thanks to the larger useable boot space."

The previous generation BMW X1 spawned the sportier-looking X2, and so it's not really a surprise to see a BMW iX2 arrive alongside the new BMW iX1. Is it just an iX1 with a sloping roofline? Find out in our BMW iX2 review.
The new all-electric BMW iX2 and combustion-engined X2 look very different from the first generation X2, and that’s for good reason according to BMW’s designers. This time around, the brand wanted to put more emphasis on the X2’s sporty appeal, deeming the old car just a little too close to the X1. Interestingly BMW aren't even calling the iX2 an SUV, instead referring to it as a Sports Activity Coupe...let's see if that sticks.
What this means is that the new BMW iX2 and X2 are 194mm longer than before, with a much sleeker roofline despite growing 64mm in height. This greater size hasn’t just allowed BMW to make the iX2 look sportier than the older car, but surprisingly, it's paid dividends for practicality, too. So if you thought you might have to avoid the iX2 in favour of the boxier iX1, then with a few practicality caveats we’ll get to below, you might be in luck. And speaking of the iX1, while you'd be forgiven for assuming the design of the iX2 only differs from the last third of the car, the two cars don't share a single panel between them with the exception of the wing mirrors.
The iX2 gets BMW’s slick curved interior display and cool dashboard design, as well as the latest BMW operating system. But it's not just about the tech, as the quality of the interior is as you'd expect, while it's been smartly appointed. The BMW iX2 ticks the important electric-car boxes with a range comfortably over 200 miles, 130kW fast-charging, and suitably brisk performance. It’s a keen handler, too, within the limitations of what’s quite a dense package, at over two tonnes in weight.
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Is the BMW iX2 right for you?
Your choice of family-sized electric SUVs is growing by the day, but the BMW iX2 has two things on its side. One, that BMW badge on the nose, which is all some buyers will need once they’ve settled on a car of this size and price, and two, the engineering integrity that comes with that badge, from the on-board tech to the way it gets down the road. An official range estimate of more than 250 miles won’t hurt, either, being competitive if not class-leading.
We expect the more traditionally SUV-shaped iX1 to still be the more popular choice, but those after something a little more exclusive now have the iX2 to pick from as well.
What’s the best BMW iX2 model/engine to choose?
The dual-motor xDrive30 is certainly quick: in fact, it matches the petrol X2 M35i's performance, but betters its refinement and running costs. But we reckon the more affordable single-motor iX2 eDrive20 is the one to go for. It extends the maximum range from 266 to 297 miles, while there is ample power on offer.
What other cars are similar to the BMW iX2?
BMW’s most natural rivals are always those from Audi and Mercedes-Benz, but only the former has a true alternative to the iX2 in the shape of the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron. Audi promises slightly more range, at up to 328 miles depending on spec, but the BMW’s a sportier drive. The closest Mercedes is the EQA, which is a little smaller and not so rakish. There's also the Volvo C40 Recharge (now renamed EC40, helpfully) if you're looking for a premium EV that's not from Germany.
Cast your net further afield and there's everything from the Ford Mustang Mach-E to the Skoda Enyaq iV, which fall within the iX2’s price bracket. Neither has the BMW’s image, but you do get more space for your money.
Comfort and design: BMW iX2 interior
"If the exterior may take some getting used to, the iX2’s interior is standard recent-BMW fare. The dashboard is dominated by a curved display similar to that used in everything from the 1 Series to 7 Series, and in your hands is an arguably too-chunky (but otherwise quite attractive) three-spoke steering wheel. What were once buttons have now mostly migrated to the touchscreen, while the console between the front seats is a semi-floating design and incorporates the small metal starter button, gear selector, hazard switch, driver modes, and a smattering of audio controls."

Comfort in the BMW iX2 is generally pretty good. BMW knows how to design a good seat, and it knows how to give both seat and wheel plenty of adjustment, too, so finding a good driving position is a doddle. Visibility’s also pretty good, right up until you look in the rearview mirror or over your shoulder, where the sloping roofline means the rear screen is a bit of a letterbox.
Hop in the back of the iX2 and this makes things feel a touch gloomy, panoramic sunroof or not, with thick rear window pillars and the roof encroaching on your headroom. Knee space is okay but there’s not much room for feet under the front seats, while the rear bench feels more like a park bench due to its firmness and relatively short squab. Standard coupe-SUV stuff, in other words: expect complaints from teenage passengers and up.
Quality and finish
No complaints here; like other recent BMWs, the iX2 feels tightly constructed and gives you the sense it’ll remain that way for some time to come. The door handles have a satisfyingly chunky feel and while BMW has clearly prioritised the look and feel of the upper surfaces of the dashboard and door cards over those lower down, everything you’re likely to touch or interact with is trimmed in upmarket materials like leather (or its vegan equivalent) and aluminium. You’ll listen in vain for any creaks or rattles on the move, too, which can’t be said for some Mercedes cars at this price point.
Infotainment: Touchscreen, USB, nav and stereo in the BMW iX2
The BMW iX2’s curved instrument and infotainment display uses the firm’s latest ninth-generation operating system. It’s been developed in-house and works predictably well, just as the last few generations have. The benefits here are faster processing and, in BMW’s words, operation carefully geared towards both touchscreen use and voice control.
We’ve not tried the voice control but the touchscreen is generally quick and intuitive to use, and while most notable functions are now touchscreen-only (such as controlling the heating), they’re just about easy enough to prod or swipe at on the move. The exceptions are those for controlling the stereo, though the physical steering wheel buttons make more sense than their counterparts down by the drive selector switch.
The BMW iX2’s upright charging pad for your phone is quite a nice touch, with a rollercoaster style safety bar to clasp it in place. And if you’re prepared to pay a subscription to BMW Digital Premium, the infotainment system can offer everything from gaming to audio and video streaming, too.
Space and practicality: BMW iX2 boot space
Rear space arguably suffers more than boot space in the BMW iX2, as its 525-litre capacity with the rear seats up is actually larger than that of the iX1, the car’s extra length giving it an advantage here. With the 40/20/40-split rear seats folded, that expands to 1400 litres, which is admittedly less than the squarer-backed iX1’s 1495 litres, and the sloping roof will make it a little less dog-friendly, too, but this isn’t a coupe-SUV where luggage space is notably compromised. Despite the batteries underneath it’s only marginally smaller than the boot of the petrol X2, too, with that car's 560-1470 litre capacity.
You do get a few places to put odds and ends around the cabin, too. We’ve already covered the charging pad, but the bridge-style centre console gives you a decent (if slightly awkward to access) space beneath, there are a pair of cupholders between the console and the charging pad, door bins front and rear (also slightly awkward in shape), and a glovebox.
Handling and ride quality: What is the BMW iX2 like to drive?
"You’d expect a BMW’s driving characteristics to be the highlight of the car, and that’s true to an extent with the iX2. Fans of the brand’s old models may ultimately miss the interaction of a manual gearbox or the tone of a straight-six engine, but fundamentally the iX2 is a capable and sometimes even fairly engaging car to drive."

A 2095kg kerb weight saps some of the performance from the otherwise decently powerful 313PS twin-motor setup; a 0-62mph time of 5.6 seconds isn’t slow, but it’s a second off a petrol Volkswagen Golf R despite the theoretical advantages of seamless electric power and torque. So the BMW iX2 feels brisk but not rampantly quick in a straight line.
It’s still smooth and responsive, though, and feels well matched to the car’s handling, which is similarly keen. It’ll ultimately begin squealing its tyres and washing wide if you really go for it, but below that it hides its weight well and will feel sporty enough for most customers. Well-weighted steering helps, too.
One tradeoff is ride quality, but if you’re opting for a BMW iX2 over an iX1, you might expect that. The iX2 can get a little jittery sometimes, but rarely harsh, although we’d still make an effort to avoid potholes on the optional 20-inch wheels and low-profile tyres of our test car. Like most BMW EVs, the regenerative braking is adaptive (so it’ll use it sometimes and not others) but in ‘B’ mode it’s intuitive and easy to ‘one-pedal drive’. The actual brake pedal can feel a little soft, like in many EVs, but there’s plenty of braking power to call upon.
What motors and batteries are available in the BMW iX2?
The higher-spec BMW iX2 xDrive30 (the only version available at launch) makes use of an electric motor on each axle, for a combined output of 313PS. The battery, meanwhile, has a usable capacity of 64.8kWh. As noted above, the combo is good for 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds, which is only a touch behind the lighter but similarly powerful petrol X2 M35i (at 5.4 seconds), but a little further off a comparably priced dual-motor Tesla Model Y Long Range, with a 0-60mph (rather than 62mph) time of 4.8 seconds.
The BMW iX2 eDrive20 uses the same battery pack but its single motor powers the front wheels alone. As you'd expect, performance is a little down on the dual-motor car, with the 204PS on tap enough to take the car from 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds, but the pace will be adequate enough for most drivers, and it also means a longer range of up to 297 miles.
BMW iX2 range: How far can you travel on a charge?
Both BMW iX2 variants offer a respectable - if not class-leading - range. The iX2 eDrive20 will get you the furthest theoretically, with a claimed range of 273- to 297 miles depending on specification, while with dual motors and more performance, the iX2 xDrive30 drops to 259-266 miles.
From a 64.8kWh usable capacity, that equates to efficiency of about 4.1 miles per kilowatt-hour (miles/kWh). We didn’t quite see that on our drive, but a figure that hovered around 3 miles/kWh during our drive isn’t bad at all considering it involved a fair amount of brisk driving on quite twisty roads: we’ve seen less efficiency in relatively ‘normal’ driving in other EVs. We reckon you can expect a realistic, usable range of comfortably over 200 miles in regular driving in mild weather.
Refinement and noise levels
Electric cars are always off to a good start with refinement, and predictably enough, the BMW iX2 is quiet and refined in almost all driving scenarios. At motorway speeds you’ll notice some wind rustle and tyre roar (particularly on larger wheel-and-tyre combinations), which may be exacerbated by poor surfaces, but it’s far from excessive. The most prominent noises are the irritatingly synthetic Hans Zimmer-designed whooshes and zooms that are piped into the cabin under harder acceleration, and there are a fair few to choose from depending on driving mode. Thankfully, you can turn these off for near-silent running.
Safety equipment: How safe is the BMW iX2?
BMW has of course kept the iX2 right up to date with its latest safety and assistance systems, and Euro NCAP has bestowed the car with the full five-star rating. The standard fitment of forward collision warning, cruise control with braking, speed limit and lane departure warnings, and a parking assistant, should all make life a little safer and easier, while optional features include everything from active cruise control with stop and go, to drive and theft recorder systems.
BMW iX2 charging times: How much does it cost to charge?
"The BMW iX2 supports up to 130kW DC charging, which the company says is good for a 10-80% top-up in 29 minutes, or in ideal conditions (such as a low state of charge, the absolute maximum charging speed, and good weather), enough to add up to 140 miles of range in ten minutes (152 for the eDrive20). 11kW AC charging means a 100% fill in 6.5 hours."

Based on an average 74p/kWh fast charging cost in the UK, a 10-80% top-up (so 70% of the battery, or about 45kWh) would cost you just over £33. Do be careful, though, because many DC rapid charging stations can cost a lot more than this, and they don't always tell you the cost up front, leaving you with a nasty surprise when it's time to pay.
When charging at home overnight, at an average off-peak night-time electricity rate of about 15p/kWh, a full 100% charge would currently cost just under £10.
BMW iX2 reliability and warranty
It’s too soon to comment on the iX2 specifically, so we’ll likely find out in a year or two how iX2 owners find their cars over a longer term. BMW typically achieves fairly average results in customer satisfaction surveys when it comes to reliability (our sister website's HonestJohn.co.uk Satisfaction Index being one of them), though given the theoretical simplicity of an electric drivetrain, the iX2 may be off to a good start.
BMW iX2 insurance groups and costs
The BMW iX2's insurance covers groups 31-39, so about the same compared to the iX1 and very similar to the Audi Q4 e-tron, and significantly lower than the Mercedes EQA.
VED car tax: What is the annual road tax on a BMW iX2?
As of April 2025, there's a double-whammy of bad news for owners of the BMW iX2 in this area, due to changes in Government legislation. Where EVs were once exempt from VED, they are no longer, so you get slapped with the same £195-per-year flat rate as drivers of all other cars. Even worse, you also get slapped with the 'luxury car surcharge' for VED, due to the fact that all versions of the car cost more than £40,000 when brand new. So, on top of your flat rate, you'll pay an additional £425 per year - making a total of £620 - for a five-year period between years two and six of the car's life. That adds up to quite a chunk. And you can't swerve it by buying used, as liability is passed on to subsequent owners.
BMW iX2 price
"Brand new, prices for the entry-level iX2 eDrive start at around £50,000, while you'll pay around £4,000 more for the more powerful xDrive30 model. Upgrade your trim level to M Sport Pro or Shadow Edition, and it'll set you back around £2,000 in each case."

As usual, you can save a vast amount of cash by buying used instead. True, the used market isn't exactly awash with pre-owned examples, but there's enough choice that you should find what you want at a tempting price. A quick browse of the heycar classifieds reveals year-old eDrive20i M Sport models with four-figure mileages available for around £33,000, and if you're prepared to live with a slightly higher mileage, then the xDrive30 can be had for similar money. Those are properly tempting savings.
Trim levels and standard equipment
The basic M Sport is the basis of the range. Whether you opt for the eDrive20 or xDrive30, standard kit includes 19-inch M alloy wheels, an automatic tailgate, BMW ‘IconicSounds’ (the drive sounds co-developed with composer Hans Zimmer), gloss black exterior trim with a rear spoiler, adaptive LED headlights, and M adaptive suspension. Inside, you get front sports seats with Alcantara and Veganza (vegan leather) trim, the curved BMW Live Cockpit Plus display with a 10.25-inch instrument panel and 10.7-inch central display, cruise control, auto lights and wipers, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, and an M leather-trimmed steering wheel.
M Sport Pro and Shadow Edition trim levels are also available, but from what we can work out from looking at BMW's abysmally designed website, the only spec upgrades are aesthetic, while the price upgrade totals more than two grand in each case. Not worth it, in our view.
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