Munich. BMW is consistently continuing its model
offensive in the field of
e-mobility and is presenting another
all-electric variant of the new Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in the
premium compact segment. The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (combined power
consumption: 17.2 – 15.4 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO2
emissions: 0 g/km, provisional values) enables a particularly
attractive and at the same time economical entry into the world of
premium electric mobility. The second all-electric model variant of
the compact SAV is powered by an electric motor with a maximum output
of 150 kW/204 hp (with temporary boost) and has a range of 430 to 475
kilometres (provisional values according to WLTP).
By expanding its range in the premium compact segment, the BMW Group
is opening up locally emission-free driving pleasure to broad target
groups and thus providing additional impetus for the ramp-up of
e-mobility. The new BMW iX1 eDrive20 will be available from the start
of production in November 2023 at a recommended retail price of 47,900
euros (incl. VAT). Like the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (combined power
consumption: 18.1 – 16.8 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO2
emissions: 0 g/km) it is manufactured at the BMW Group plant in Regensburg.
Highly efficient electric drive, state-of-the-art charging
technology, excellent range.
As in all of the brand’s current electric vehicles, the new BMW iX1
eDrive20 also uses the current fifth generation BMW eDrive technology.
A highly integrated drive unit on the front axle of the new
entry-level model generates an instantaneously available maximum
torque of 247 Nm in addition to the maximum output of 150 kW/204 hp.
The compact SAV accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. Its
top speed is electronically limited to 170 km/h.
The high-voltage battery, which is housed in the vehicle floor to
save space, has a usable energy content of 64.7 kWh. Its high energy
density, together with the efficiency of the e-motor, contributes to
the the car’s favourable power consumption and delivers an excellent
range compared to the competition. The Combined Charging Unit of the
new BMW iX1 eDrive20 enables AC charging with up to 11 kW as standard.
This allows the high-voltage battery to be charged from zero to 100
percent of its capacity within 6.5 hours. Three-phase AC charging with
an output of up to 22 kW is optionally available. This reduces
charging time to 3:45 hours. The battery can be charged using direct
current with a power of up to 130 kW. The battery’s state of charge
can be increased from 10 to 80 percent within 29 minutes at a fast
charging station.
The short charging times result from a particularly efficient
charging software among other things. The charging power can be very
specifically controlled while energy is being fed in. In addition,
anticipatory thermal management ensures that the temperature of the
high-voltage battery is optimally controlled in good time before a
stopover at a fast-charging station. When the navigation system is
active, the battery is automatically pre-conditioned before a planned
charging stop. Pre-conditioning the battery can be manually activated
and deactivated by the customer at any time.
Advanced operation thanks to new BMW iDrive with “QuickSelect”.
The new BMW iX1 eDrive20 offers a comprehensive range of standard
equipment, including the BMW Maps navigation system, 2-zone automatic
air conditioning, numerous modern driver assistance systems, the
Parking Assistant including Reversing Assist Camera and numerous
innovative digital services. The new BMW iDrive with
“QuickSelect” and the new BMW Operating System 9 are also
standard equipment. It enables a wider range of digital content for
information and entertainment, faster update cycles for over-the-air
functions as well as optimised access to many specific online services
such as 3rd party apps, extended navigation and parking services and
additional possibilities for personalisation, for example through
further My Modes. In this way, the BMW Operating System 9 also creates
the conditions for the customer to customise the system to a high
degree with additional digital services, which are available with the
new BMW Digital Premium offer.
The BMW Curved Display is the heart of the display and control
system. It consists of a 10.25-inch Information Display and a Control
Display with a screen diagonal of 10.7 inches under a common glass
surface curved towards the driver. The latest BMW iDrive generation
features a redesigned start screen with “QuickSelect”.
This means that the system has received an improved menu
structure, oriented towards devices from the consumer electronics
sector. “QuickSelect” enables functions to be accessed directly
without having to switch to submenus. This means that the new BMW
iDrive is even more consistently geared towards intuitive touch
operation and control via natural language.
BMW iX1 eDrive20: combined power consumption: 17.2 –
15.4 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km; electric
range in WLTP cycle: 430 – 475 km, provisional values
