BMW iX xDRIVE40 SPORT
Price £69,905 Kerbweight 2440kg
*includes wing mirrors
What’s new?
The iX is BMW’s flagship all-electric SUV. Forget any notion of shoehorning batteries and motors into a car designed for the internal combustion engine – the iX has been conceived as an EV from day one.
BMW says reducing the environmental impact of the car throughout its life has been key to its development, not just eliminating exhaust emissions.
This is a luxury SUV, with a price tag to match. Believe it or not, the xDrive40 Sport we’ve borrowed is the entry-level model, but still costs just short of £70,000. That buys a four-wheel-drive SUV with 326hp and a 77.6kWh battery.
What are we looking for?
According to the official figures, the iX xDrive40 has a range of around 250 miles. But how far will it travel on a charge with a caravan in tow?
Towing ability
Inspect the xDrive40’s specification, and tow car drivers will have mixed feelings.
Electric cars are usually hefty, especially big SUVs like the iX. The BMW’s portly kerbweight of 2440kg gives an 85% match
