The newly-revealed BMW X1 lineup is all about performance, model, and affordability, with ICE automobiles beginning at $35,000. However extra notably, this lineup contains BMW’s first inexpensive electrical automotive—the BMW iX1 xDrive30.
Whereas we’re nonetheless lacking some particulars, evidently the BMW iX1 xDrive30 will stick to some modest (however respectable) specs. A high-density battery within the car’s underbody gives 257 to 272 miles of vary (or 413 to 438 kilometers), and two drive items on the entrance and rear axles push a mixed output of 313 horsepower, offering an general torque of 364 foot-pounds.
The automotive’s battery capability is unknown, although it makes use of the identical charging system because the BMW i7. Which means it ought to cost at 11 kW when plugged right into a Degree 2 charging station—a comparatively quick velocity that hasn’t been confirmed by BWM.
As for pricing, we’re not fully certain what the BMW iX1 will value. It can nearly actually be the most cost effective EV in BMW’s lineup, which means that it’ll value lower than the $56,000 BMW i4. (The essential gas-powered BMW X1 prices $35,000.)
BWM will launch gasoline and diesel fashions of BMW X1 this October, barring any delays. We’ll most likely study extra concerning the BMW iX1 EV round that point, although to be clear, I’d be shocked if this electrical automotive launches earlier than 2023.
Supply: BMW