BMW iX1 electric SUV launched at Rs 66.90 lakh

PUNE: BMW, India’s second biggest German luxury car maker, on Thursday introduced the all-electric BMW iX1 electric SUV priced at Rs 66.90 lakh at pan India showroom.

The new imported electric SUV is sold in the xDrive30 M Sport trim only. BMW also sells the i4 sedan, the iX SUV and the opulent i7.

The SUV is based on the popular BMW X1, the best selling luxury SUV for the brand in FY2023, but also the bestseller overall.

The BMW iX1 competes with the Kia EV6 GT AWD priced at Rs 65.95 lakh and the Volvo XC40 Recharge at Rs 56.90 lakh.

The BMW iX1 is equipped with a dual-motor setup, providing a combined output of 313 BHP and 494 Nm of torque. BMW claims a 0-100 km/h sprint within 5.6 seconds and the car has a top speed of 180 km/h.

The SUV is powered by a 66.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that is said to offer a range of 417-440 km (WLTP cycle) on a single charge. The battery can be charged from 10 per cent - 80 per cent in 29 minutes using a 130 kW DC charger and in 6.3 hours using an 11 kW AC charger.

The BMW iX1 is equipped with Adaptive M Suspension and an all-wheel drive system featuring electronically controlled 'Automatic Differential Brakes/Locks' (ADB-X), and safety features like DTC, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, DSC, ABS, Cornering Brake Control, Lane Departure Warning, Cruise Control with Braking Function, Pedestrian protection among others.

“The first fully electric BMW iX1 is a game-changer for its segment. Inspired by confidence and determination, the iX1 fulfills the expectations of a SAV in a purely electric way, bringing together instantly accessible driving pleasure and modern versatility with zero emissions,” said Vikram Pawah, President at BMW Group India.