The xDrive45 has a 0-60 mph acceleration of 4.9 seconds compared to the higher end ($111,500 starting) M70 xDrive version’s 3.6 seconds. If you dig the lit kidneys, you can get the new iX in the US starting in the second quarter of this year after production begins in March.

When BMW first revealed the iX electric crossover in 2020, it was met by a frankly absurd amount of controversy and hatred directed mostly toward its styling, specifically the front end with its huge faux kidney “grilles.

When BMW unveiled the iX in 2020, the reaction from the brand’s fanbase was anything but quiet. The new SUV model wasn’t just fully electric but also featured

For the 2026 model year, BMW adds the entry-level iX xDrive45, which has a 100.1-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery and 402 hp. It can accept charging rates up to 175 kilowatts (kW) at a DC fast-charging station, while other iX models can charge up to 195 kW.

SUV. Even after the facelift, it will have a hard time competing internally with the upcoming "New Class" from BMW.

As a vanguard in the field of electric mobility, the BMW iX has established a unique combination of progressive luxury and locally emission-free driving pleasure. The new edition of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV),

BMW has given its all-electric iX crossover a refresh for the 2026 model year, bringing modest design tweaks alongside meaningful improvements in power, range, and comfort. The updates ensure the iX remains competitive in the ever-evolving electric SUV market.

BMW has updated its iX electric SUV with a more aggressive design, increased power, and extended range, bringing it closer to the future Neue Klasse design language.

Munich has laid its restyling pen upon the iX, drawing a Neue Klasse lighting signature to go with a grille that’s just as large as before – albeit with different detailing. In other news, range is up and price (of entry) is down.