BMW NZ announces pricing of electric iX

The first-ever BMW iX, which showcases new generation technology, connectivity, design language and fully electric driving enjoyment, will arrive in New Zealand in Q4 2021 with two variants. 

The New Zealand iX line-up will comprise of the xDrive40 Sport and iX xDrive50 Sport, both offering extensive standard packed with a plethora of luxury, safety, technology and convenience features. 

The two power systems at the heart of the iX models are highly advanced fifth-generation BMW eDrive components, responsive and with abundant power – 240kW in the xDrive40 Sport, and 385kW in the xDrive50 Sport. 

The latest battery cell technology results in WLTP-calculated ranges of up to 630 kilometres in the iX xDrive50 and up to 425 kilometres in the iX xDrive40. 

Also set to join the iX line-up at a later date is the powerhouse BMW iX M60, which will produce a maximum output in excess of 440 kW# and deliver an exceptionally sporty all-electric driving experience. 

The iX xDrive40 Sport is priced at $163,900 and the xDrive50 Sport is $197,900.

DC power can be taken on board at a rate of up to 200kW (iX xDrive50) or 150kW (iX xDrive40). This allows the battery’s state of charge to be increased from 10 to 80 per cent in just 35 minutes in the BMW iX xDrive50 or 31 minutes in the iX xDrive40. 

Range can be increased by up to 150 kilometres on the iX xDrive50 and more than 95 kilometres for the iX xDrive40 in just 10 minutes when they are plugged into a DC fast-charging station with an initial battery charge of 10 per cent.

The two models can be ordered online here.