The German luxury SUV BMW iX is one of the most appealing options for those seeking comfort and high performance.
The 2023 BMW iX was initially available in xDrive50 and, more recently, in the sporty M60 trim. In Europe, there is also an entry-level xDrive40 model.
About the BMW iX
BMW loaded the iX with a 111.5-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery, of which 105.2 kWh is usable. Remarkably, that’s enough to get you about 300 miles on a single charge.
The official EPA combined range of the 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 is 305-324 miles, the same as the 2022 model year, while the all-new M60 gets 274-288 miles:
- 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 20-inch: 324 miles (521 km)
- 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 21-inch: 305 miles (491 km)
- 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 22-inch: 315 miles (507 km)
- 2023 BMW iX M60 21-inch: 288 miles (463 km); 17 miles or 6 percent less than the xDrive50 21-inch
- 2023 BMW iX M60 22-inch: 274 miles (441 km); 41 miles or 13 percent less than the xDrive50 22-inch
Notably, according to the EPA records, the total range of the M60 22-inch variant was deliberately decreased from 291 miles to 274 miles.
It happens for various reasons – in some cases, manufacturers declare a lower price to gain a margin before the market launch and then adjust it later (in the following model years).
Remember that the EPA only tests some EVs in its laboratories, which depends on the manufacturer’s applications in most cases.
No matter the reason, a range of 291 miles suggests that the M60 does not lose much capacity when compared to the xDrive50 version, despite having a much more powerful all-wheel-drive system (455 kilowatts vs. 385 kilowatts) that allows it to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds (vs. 4.4 seconds in the xDrive50).
Furthermore, the EPA published highway range ratings for the M60, which are slightly better than combined range ratings and very close to 300 miles:
- 2023 BMW iX M60 21-inch: 296.1 miles (476.4 km)
8 miles or 2.8 percent more
- 2023 BMW iX M60 22-inch: 281.1 miles (452.3 km)
7 miles or 2.6 percent more
Regarding energy consumption, the EPA combined test cycle implies that the xDrive50 consumes around 400 watt-hours per mile, with the M60 consuming up to 10% more.
Electrek compiled all of the available information below:
BMW iX xDrive50 20-inch 2023
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 20-inch : Electric Vehicle 5-cycle label | |
| Combined | 324 miles (521 km) |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses) | |
| Combined | 86 MPGe: 392 Wh/mi (244 Wh/km) |
| City | 86 MPGe: 392 Wh/mi (244 Wh/km) |
| Highway | 87 MPGe: 387 Wh/mi (241 Wh/km) |
BMW iX xDrive50 21-inch 2023
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 20-inch : Electric Vehicle 5-cycle label | |
| Combined | 305 miles (491 km) |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses) | |
| Combined | 83 MPGe: 406 Wh/mi (252 Wh/km) |
| City | 82 MPGe: 411 Wh/mi (255 Wh/km) |
| Highway | 84 MPGe: 401 Wh/mi (249 Wh/km) |
BMW iX xDrive50 22-inch 2023
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 20-inch : Electric Vehicle 5-cycle label | |
| Combined | 315 miles (491 km) |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses) | |
| Combined | 86 MPGe: 392 Wh/mi (244 Wh/km) |
| City | 86 MPGe: 392 Wh/mi (244 Wh/km) |
| Highway | 85 MPGe: 396 Wh/mi (246 Wh/km) |
BMW iX M60 21-inch 2023
| 2023 BMW iX M60 21-inch : Electric Vehicle 5-cycle label | |
| Combined | 288 miles (463 km) |
| City | 282.3 miles (454.2 km) |
| Highway | 296.1 miles (476.4 km) |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses) | |
| Combined | 77 MPGe: 438 Wh/mi (272 Wh/km) |
| City | 76 MPGe: 443 Wh/mi (276 Wh/km) |
| Highway | 80 MPGe: 421 Wh/mi (262 Wh/km) |
BMW iX M60 22-inch 2023
| 2023 BMW iX M60 22-inch : Electric Vehicle 5-cycle label | |
| Combined | 274 miles (441 km) |
| City | 268.3 miles (431.7 km) |
| Highway | 281.1 miles (452.3 km) |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses) | |
| Combined | 78 MPGe: 432 Wh/mi (269 Wh/km) |
| City | 77 MPGe: 438 Wh/mi (272 Wh/km) |
| Highway | 80 MPGe: 421 Wh/mi (262 Wh/km) |
Market price
The BMW iX starts at $85,095 (including destination charge) in the United States and is not qualified for the $7,500 federal tax credit.
The sporty M60 model is much more expensive, with an entry price of around $110,000. That puts it in the same price range as the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and the Tesla Model X.
BMW sold 5,665 iXs in the United States in 2022, indicating a reasonably strong demand for electric luxury SUVs.
| Model | Base Price | Dest. Charge | Tax Credit | Effective Price |
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 20-inch | $84,100 | +$995 | – | $85,095 |
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 21-inch | $85,050 | +$995 | – | $86,045 |
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 22-inch | $86,000 | +$995 | – | $86,995 |
| 2023 BMW iX M60 21-inch | $108,900 | +$995 | – | $109,895 |
| 2023 BMW iX M60 22-inch | $109,750 | +$995 | – | $110,745 |
Basic specifications
| Model | Drive | Battery (kWh) | EPA Range | 0-60 mph (sec) | Top Speed |
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 20-inch | AWD | 111.5 | 324 mi (521 km) | 4.4 | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 21-inch | AWD | 111.5 | 305 mi (491 km) | 4.4 | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 22-inch | AWD | 111.5 | 315 mi (507 km) | 4.4 | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| 2023 BMW iX M60 21-inch | AWD | 111.5 | 288 mi (463 km) | 3.6 | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| 2023 BMW iX M60 22-inch | AWD | 111.5 | 274 mi (441 km) | 3.6 | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
