BMW iX 2021–2025 car dimensions: 4953 mm long, 1967 mm wide and 1695 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,440 kg. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
The cabin has a large curved touchscreen as standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Automatic climate control is standard. Cruise control with brake function comes as standard. Parking sensors front and rear plus a reversing camera are standard via Parking Assistant. Driving Assistant is standard and covers automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning and lane keep with steering intervention.
Boot space is 500 litres with seats up and expands to 1750 litres with the rear seats folded.
Braked towing capacity is 2500 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 645 kg based on German homologation figures. Tow hitch is available as an option.
The cabin offers a spacious lounge feel with no centre tunnel for extra legroom and storage. Newly developed seats with integral head restraints provide a sporty yet comfortable seating position. Standard multi-way power front seats include height, tilt, backrest and fore-aft adjustment plus front seat heating. Four-zone climate control is available and intelligently links ventilation with surface, seat and wheel heating for well-being. Optional multi-function seats add bolster and lumbar adjustment plus massage. The optional panoramic glass roof spans the whole interior without struts for an airy open feel and includes electrochromic shading plus thermal and acoustic isolation. The overall cabin is notably quiet.
Electric power consumption 19.4-22.5 kWh/100 km WLTP
Range up to 425 km WLTP
Service interval 30 000 km or 24 months
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2021): adult 91 %, child 87 %, VRU 73 %, assist 81 %
Standard safety: multi-airbags including centre, DSC with ARB, Driving Assistant, tyre pressure indicator, eCall
The iX xDrive40 is a pure battery-electric vehicle with zero local emissions. Combined WLTP consumption sits between 19.4 and 22.5 kWh/100 km depending on equipment and conditions, delivering a range of 372-425 km. AC charging reaches 11 kW. DC fast charging peaks at 150 kW for a 10-80 % top-up in around 34 minutes.
Servicing follows BMW Condition Based Service. The regular interval is every 30 000 km or at the latest after 24 months. Typical items include brake fluid, cabin microfilter, visual checks of brakes, suspension and high-voltage components. Regenerative braking reduces pad wear. Battery warranty covers 8 years or 160 000 km to at least 70 % capacity.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2021. Adult occupant protection scored 91 %, child 87 %. Standard equipment includes front, side and head airbags plus a centre airbag, three-point belts with pretensioners, DSC stability control with near-actuator wheel-slip limitation, Driving Assistant functions, attentiveness assistant and emergency call. An active bonnet and AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection are fitted.
Day-to-day ownership is straightforward for an EV of this size. Pre-conditioning of the cabin and battery is standard via the app. The high-voltage system needs only periodic diagnostic checks. Soft-close doors, power tailgate and comfort access are widely available options that ease everyday use.
Length 4953 mm, Width 1967 mm, Height 1695 mm, Wheelbase 3000 mm (iX 2021–2025)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media Information, Technical specifications, BMW iX xDrive40, June 2021, ACEA markets), Alpine White uni is a 2021 colour in the September 2021 German BMW iX brochure.