Joining the brand-new X1 is the all-electric BMW iX1 and it’s confirmed for SA. Here are the early details.

We’ve already had some early details of the all-new BMW X1, which is bigger than ever and will be coming to SA before the end of 2022. If you’re fed up with the ever-increasing prices of fuel, an electric derivative has been confirmed too.

This is the all-electric BMW iX1 and will be sold in one derivative; xDrive30. It’s the brand’s first all-wheel drive EV to compete in this growing premium compact segment.

Under the skin, the all-electric BMW iX1 features two electric motors that produce 230 kW and 494 Nm. It should be quite brisk, with a claimed 0-100 kph of just 5.7 seconds and it’ll run to a top speed of 180 kph. There’s a 64.7 kWh battery pack located on the vehicle’s floor and the all-electric BMW iX1 supports 130 kW DC fast charging.

This means you can get 120 km of range in just 10 minutes. It’ll go from 10%-80% in 30 minutes. There’s also single and 3-phase AC charging at up to 11 kW. A range of between 413 km and 438 km is claimed.

Visually, the electric BMW iX1 is remarkably similar to its conventionally-powered X1 siblings. You’ll spot a blue halo around the BMW logo, BMW i branding on the front and rear and there are blue accents on the grille, side skirts and rear bumper.

Inside, the cabin is remarkably similar to that of the recently-unveiled X1. A large curved infotainment screen stretches across the dashboard and integrates the latest iDrive 8 operating system.

Electric BMW iX1 for SA?

The all-new iX1 will be touching down in the first quarter of 2023, with the standard BMW X1 arriving in the fourth quarter of 2022. We’ll have pricing and specification details then.

Further Reading

All-new BMW X1 revealed and it’s coming to SA in 2022