BMW iX xDrive50 2021

Starting price: $83,200

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

BMW iX xDrive50 2021 looks like an AWD electric SUV for family use, daily driving and the occasional longer route. The official EPA range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 279 mi and the 250 mi cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.

In daily use, home charging takes about 10 h 52 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 29 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 35.5-77.9 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. No major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

Best fit
Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatNo major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data.

Range reality

Official EPA range
324 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
279 mi
Cold highway estimate
250 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-45 mi / -14%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 10 h 52 min
Fast charging
10-80% 29 min (est.)
10-80% range added
197 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
35.5-77.9 cu ft
Battery warranty
8 years / 100,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Mostly complete
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating
City - Mild Weather298 miles
City - Cold Weather215 miles
Highway - Mild Weather303 miles
Highway - Cold Weather250 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity111.5 kWh
Usable Capacity105.2 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage100000 miles
Cathode MaterialNo Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)10 h 52 min
Charge Speed (mild)20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power (max)195 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)152 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)29 min
Charge Speed (mild)290 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)220 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedNo Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported ProtocolNo Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~10h 50m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW85h 25m2 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW62h 55m3 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW15h 30m13 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW12h 25m16 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A11 kW10h 50m18 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~29 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.1h 30m94 mi/h
DC 150 kWCCS connector126 kW avg.35 min236 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 250+ kWCCS connector152 kW avg.29 min285 mi/hVehicle-limited above 250 kW

Fast-charging times may use BEVDB estimates when measured 10–80% data is unavailable. Lower-power charger scenarios are estimated from the vehicle's 10–80% charging profile.

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration4.4 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed124 mph
Total Power385 kW (516 hp)
Total Torque564 lb-ft
EPA Consumption39 kWh/100 mi
DriveAWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)279 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)37.5 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range324 mi
MPGe City86 MPGe
MPGe Highway87 MPGe
MPGe Combined86 MPGe
Energy Use39 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:No Data
Front crash:No Data
Rollover resistance:No Data
Safety rating:No Data
Rating year:No Data
Have questions about Safety?
Length195 in
Width77.4 in
Width with Mirrors87.8 in
Height66.8 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
WeightNo Data
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)6867 lbs
Max. Payload1054 lbs
Cargo Volume35.5 ft³
Cargo Volume Max77.9 ft³
Cargo Volume FrunkNo Data
Roof Load165 lbs
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked1650 lbs
Towing Weight Braked5500 lbs
Vertical Load Max220 lbs
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$83,200
Seats5
LATCHYes, 2
Turning Circle42 ft
PlatformBespoke BMW iX EV
EV Dedicated PlatformYes
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsNo Data
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.