BMW’s iX electric crossover is getting a significant update for 2026, bringing more range, added power, and a new lower-priced model that makes the luxury EV more accessible.
The lineup now starts with the iX xDrive45 at $76,325 — that’s nearly $12,000 less than last year’s entry point. Despite being the new base model, it still comes with dual-motor all-wheel drive producing 402 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. BMW says it’ll hit 60 mph in 4.9 seconds.
Range improvements appear across the board. The xDrive45 can travel 312 miles on a charge, slightly better than the outgoing model’s 309-mile maximum. It achieves this with a 100.1-kWh usable battery capacity.
The mid-range iX xDrive60 gets a power bump to 536 hp — 20 more than before — while maintaining its 564 lb-ft torque figure. Priced at $89,675, it delivers 340 miles of range from its larger 113.4-kWh pack. The 0-60 time holds steady at 4.4 seconds.
At the top of the range, the new M70 xDrive replaces the M60. With launch control engaged, it unleashes 650 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque — increases of 40 hp and 62 lb-ft. While the 3.6-second 0-60 time matches its predecessor, the M70 can reach 155 mph with the right tires. It starts at $112,675.
BMW’s engineering updates include new silicon-carbide inverters and refined battery management software to boost efficiency. The battery chemistry has also been improved for greater energy density.
Charging capabilities vary by model. While all versions support 11-kW AC charging, the xDrive45 tops out at 175-kW DC fast-charging. Higher trims can handle 195 kW. BMW plans to offer Tesla Supercharger access through adapters later this year, though the timing for native NACS port adoption remains unclear.
The refresh brings subtler styling changes too. The controversial design has been toned down with more traditional SUV proportions and squared-off front-end treatment. Inside, the sweeping curved display remains but adds new features like gaming and video streaming.
Production begins this March in Dingolfing, Germany, with U.S. deliveries starting in the second quarter. The updated iX bridges BMW’s current EV lineup with its upcoming Neue Klasse platform, developed specifically for electric vehicles.
All versions come standard with a heat pump to maintain efficiency in cold weather — a feature that’s becoming increasingly important as more EVs hit the road in varied climates.
