2026 BMW iX Price, Specs and Range

What is it?

The i20 facelifted iX is BMW's purpose built electric SUV flagship, sitting above the X5 in the AU lineup. The 2026 update refreshes the front bumper and lights, lifts battery capacity across the range, and adds the new M70 xDrive at the top. Three variants for Australia, all AWD: xDrive45 with 94.8 kWh, and xDrive60 and M70 sharing the new 109.1 kWh pack with 270 kW DC peak charging.

The lineup runs from xDrive45 at $139,900 plus on-roads, through to M70 xDrive at $222,900 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.

Interior and Technology

701 km WLTP on xDrive60 leads the large electric SUV segment. The bigger battery cars charge at 270 kW peak. Cabin materials and packaging feel a generation ahead of the X5, with a 500 L boot, 1,750 L folded, plus a 35 L frunk.

Polarising face is now in its second generation and still divides buyers. Hexagonal steering wheel takes getting used to. Heavy kerb weight is felt on tight country roads. Pricing starts to overlap with EQS SUV and Cadillac Lyriq.

Quick Buyer Context

Should you buy the iX?

Reasons to buy

701 km WLTP on xDrive60 leads the large electric SUV segment. The bigger battery cars charge at 270 kW peak. Cabin materials and packaging feel a generation ahead of the X5, with a 500 L boot, 1,750 L folded, plus a 35 L frunk.
Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. EV battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
5-star ANCAP (2021), full driver-assist suite.
500 L (1,750 L seats down) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.

Reasons to wait

Polarising face is now in its second generation and still divides buyers. Hexagonal steering wheel takes getting used to. Heavy kerb weight is felt on tight country roads. Pricing starts to overlap with EQS SUV and Cadillac Lyriq.
You want a 7 seat layout (Volvo EX90, Mercedes EQS SUV), a more conventional luxury SUV face, or sub $130k pricing.
If you need three rows, step up to the EQS SUV or Volvo EX90, the iX is five seats only. Optional 22 kW AC charging is worth specifying if you have three phase at home.
Top trim climbs to $222,900 plus on-roads.

Who it suits

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Families

500 L (1,750 L seats down) boot, full safety suite

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Drivers

Pace and poise

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Premium

Cabin quality up top

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EV first-timers

Charge at home, skip the servo

CarTell Verdict

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The CarTell take

We have not driven this yet. On paper, here is how it stacks up.

Strongest suit on paper: 701 km WLTP on xDrive60 leads the large electric SUV segment. The bigger battery cars charge at 270 kW peak. Cabin materials and packaging feel a generation ahead of the X5, with a 500 L boot, 1,750 L folded, plus a 35 L frunk.
The trade-off: Polarising face is now in its second generation and still divides buyers. Hexagonal steering wheel takes getting used to. Heavy kerb weight is felt on tight country roads. Pricing starts to overlap with EQS SUV and Cadillac Lyriq.
Check before you buy: If you need three rows, step up to the EQS SUV or Volvo EX90, the iX is five seats only. Optional 22 kW AC charging is worth specifying if you have three phase at home.
Best suited to: Long distance families wanting 701 km of WLTP range, X5 upgraders chasing a fresher cabin with more space, performance buyers drawn to the 485 kW M70, and eco conscious luxury buyers who like the recycled cabin materials.

Common questions

How much is the 2026 BMW iX in Australia?

$139,900 plus on-roads for the xDrive45, $169,900 for the xDrive60, and $222,900 plus on-roads for the M70 xDrive flagship.

What is the BMW iX range?

Up to 701 km WLTP on the xDrive60 with the 109.1 kWh usable battery, around 600 km WLTP on the xDrive45 with the 94.8 kWh pack.

How fast does the BMW iX charge?

195 kW DC peak on the xDrive45, rising to 270 kW on the xDrive60 and M70. A 10 to 80 per cent top-up takes roughly 35 minutes on a fast enough charger.

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BMW iX

What is it?

Interior and Technology

Should you buy the iX?

Reasons to buy

Reasons to wait

The Rivals

We have not reviewed the BMW iX yet.