BMW iX Charge Spec and Overview

BMW iX Charge Spec and Overview

The BMW iX is BMW's flagship fully electric SUV, designed and built in Germany on a dedicated electric-only platform. It is offered in two main variants in Australia: the iX xDrive40 with a 77 kWh battery and the iX xDrive50 with a 112 kWh battery. Competitors include the Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-Pace, Tesla Model X, and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo.


Battery Capacity

BMW iX:

  • iX xDrive40: 77 kWh (71 kWh usable)
  • iX xDrive50: 112 kWh (105 kWh usable)

Energy Consumption (WLTP Test Cycle)

  • iX xDrive40: 225 Wh/km
  • iX xDrive50: 230 Wh/km

Driving Range

  • iX xDrive40:
    • WLTP: 425 km
  • iX xDrive50:
    • WLTP: 630 km
    • US EPA: 521 km

AC Charging Max Rates

  • Single-phase: 7.4 kW max
  • Three-phase: 11 kW max

DC Fast Charging

The BMW iX supports DC fast charging using the CCS2 connector:

  • Max DC Charging Speed:
    • iX xDrive40: 150 kW
    • iX xDrive50: 200 kW
  • Charging from 0 to 80% in approximately 45 minutes

Approximate Charging Times

Charging Method iX xDrive40 iX xDrive50
10A Powerpoint 39.5 hours 58.5 hours
15A (Caravan Outlet) 19.75 hours 29 hours
32A (1-phase Home EVSE) 9.66 hours 14.3 hours
32A (3-phase Public EVSE) 8 hours 11 hours
DC Fast Charging (50kW) 1 hour 10 min 1 hour 40 min
DC Fast Charging (350kW) 45 minutes 45 minutes

Performance

  • Max Power:
    • iX xDrive40: 240 kW
    • iX xDrive50: 385 kW
  • Acceleration (0-100 km/h):
    • iX xDrive40: 6.1 seconds
    • iX xDrive50: 4.6 seconds

Dimensions and Storage

  • Length: 4953 mm
  • Width (mirrors in): 1967 mm
  • Height: 1695 mm
  • Boot Volume:
    • 500 L (seats up)
    • 1750 L (seats down)

Towing Capacity

  • iX xDrive40 and xDrive50: 750 kg (braked) / 2500 kg (unbraked)

Disclaimer

The information provided above is intended as a general guide only. Specifications and charging times may vary based on several factors. Always confirm with the manufacturer for the most up-to-date information before making any purchase decisions.

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