BMW iX1

xDrive30

2024 model year

V2L
V2H
V2G
Tow
261miles WLTP
64.7kWh usable
130kW DC peak
£48,905from OTR

AWD traction and genuine towing ability make the xDrive30 the practical iX1, but 130kW DC charging is hard to justify at this price.

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BMW iX1 variants

Compare all available BMW iX1 trims.

VariantPrice OTRWLTP rangeDC peakV2LV2HV2G
eDrive20£44,905272 mi130 kW
xDrive30£48,905261 mi130 kW

Full specifications

Full technical specifications
Usable battery 64.7 kWh
Gross battery 75 kWh
WLTP range 261 miles
Efficiency 4.0 mi/kWh
Max AC charging 11 kW
Max DC charging 130 kW
Charge time 0–100% (7kW) 10.2 hrs
Charge time 10–80% (DC) 34 min
Charge port(s) CCS2
Seats 5
Boot capacity 490 litres
Towing capacity 1,200 kg
Heat pump Yes
Drivetrain All-wheel drive
BIK rate 2026/27 4%

Charging at home

Max AC charging

11 kW

0–100% at 7kW: approx. 10.2 hrs

Max DC rapid charging

130 kW

10–80% rapid: approx. 34 min

Charge ports

CCS2

Company car tax (BIK)

4% BIK 2026/27

All pure electric vehicles attract a flat 4% BIK rate in 2026/27, rising to 5% in 2027/28. This makes the BMW iX1 xDrive30 significantly cheaper as a company car than a petrol or diesel equivalent. Confirm on GOV.UK.

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Alternatives to consider

How the BMW iX1 xDrive30 compares to similar EVs on battery, range, home charging speed and V2X capability.

IONIQ 5 Long Range RWD

Hyundai CCS

Battery (usable)
77.4 kWh
WLTP range
285 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
220 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~12.1 hrs
10–80% rapid
~18 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✓

220kW DC charging and V2L standard at a competitive price

Q4 e-tron 55 e-tron quattro

Audi CCS

Battery (usable)
77 kWh
WLTP range
290 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
175 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~12.1 hrs
10–80% rapid
~28 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✕

AWD VW Group platform rival with broadly similar spec and pricing

ID.4 GTX

Volkswagen CCS

Battery (usable)
77 kWh
WLTP range
260 miles
Max AC rate
11 kW
Max DC rapid
175 kW
0–100% at 7kW
~12.1 hrs
10–80% rapid
~30 mins
V2G ✕
V2H ✕
V2L ✕

AWD MEB platform with 175kW DC charging for around £3,000 less

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • AWD traction with 1,200kg towing capacity for a compact electric SUV
  • BMW dealer network for servicing and over-the-air software updates
  • 11kW AC charging standard; heat pump included for winter efficiency

Weaknesses

  • 130kW DC peak is modest for nearly £49,000; 10–80% takes around 34 minutes
  • No V2L, V2H, or V2G bidirectional capability
  • Some features locked behind BMW ConnectedDrive subscription

BMW iX1 xDrive30 FAQs

Does the BMW iX1 xDrive30 support bidirectional charging?

No. The xDrive30 has no V2L, V2H, or V2G capability. Bidirectional alternatives in the premium compact SUV segment include the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (V2L standard) and the Kia EV6 (V2L standard).

What is the towing capacity of the BMW iX1 xDrive30?

1,200kg braked trailer. The eDrive20 has no rated towing capacity, making the xDrive30 the only iX1 suitable for drivers who occasionally need to tow a small trailer or caravan.

What DC charging speed does the BMW iX1 xDrive30 support?

130kW via CCS, shared with the eDrive20. A 10–80% charge takes around 34 minutes. This peak is considerably lower than the Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro (135kW) and well below the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD (220kW).

Is the BMW iX1 xDrive30 worth the premium over the eDrive20?

If you need AWD traction in poor weather or the 1,200kg tow rating, yes. Otherwise the eDrive20 gives similar range and identical DC charging for around £4,000 less. Both share the same 64.7kWh battery.

Sources & data transparency

All data on this page was verified on 2026-05-14 from primary manufacturer and regulatory sources.