FAAR
formerly UKL2 (Frontantriebsarchitektur)FAAR (Frontantriebsarchitektur, successor to UKL2) is BMW's transversely mounted front-wheel platform for the smaller models. As with CLAR, it is a combustion floor that also carries an electric variant: the iX1 and iX2 stand alongside petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid X1s and X2s off the line. The entry version eDrive20 is notably front-wheel drive — unusual for BMW — while the xDrive30 adds a second motor at the rear.
FAAR is the EV platform of BMW Group, in production since 2022, with a 400V architecture. The FAAR platform carries 2 models from 1 brand. The WLTP range of the current variants on FAAR runs from 468 to 516 km.
Pick the car first, then the version — chemistry, battery and drive differ per version.
Platform schematic
BMW iX1
eDrive202026+ · update· verified| Battery (gross) | 66.5 kWh NMC |
|---|---|
| Battery (usable) | 65.2 kWh |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Power | 150 kW |
| Motors | 1× · 1 front / 0 rear |
| WLTP range | 516 km |
| Real range (estimate) | ±435 km |
| Consumption (WLTP) | 12.6 kWh/100 km |
| Consumption (real, estimate) | ±15.0 kWh/100 km |
| Max DC charging | 130 kW |
| 10 → 80% | ±30 min |
| Added per 10 min | ±100 km |
Charging speed per variant
peak DC charging power · 10 → 80%
Models on this platform
Platform evolution
- 2022iX1 opens the ballBMW's compact front-wheel platform gets its first electric version alongside the petrol and diesel versions of the X1
- 2024iX2 as coupé-SUVThe more slanted iX2 shares its floor and technology with the iX1
- 2026Model year updateSlightly smoother charging and more range for iX1 and iX2 for model year 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Which models are built on the FAAR platform?
- The FAAR platform carries BMW iX1 and BMW iX2.
- Which group owns the FAAR platform and how long has it been in production?
- The FAAR platform was developed by BMW Group, has been in production since 2022 and runs at 400V.
- Does the BMW iX1 (2026+) charge faster than the previous generation?
- The BMW iX1 (2026+) charges at a peak of 130 kW, against 128 kW for the 2023–2025 generation.
- Which variant on the FAAR platform charges fastest?
- The BMW iX1 eDrive20 charges on the FAAR platform at a peak of 130 kW and goes from 10 to 80% in ±30 minutes.
Comparable cars in stock
These electric cars from our stock ride on the same platform. Inspected, warranted and delivered road-ready across Belgium.
Prices and availability are updated daily on carmatch.be. Range according to WLTP.
Go to the stock on carmatch.beVerify the specifications of each version before purchase or customer use. Real-world range is a CarMatch estimate for mixed driving, not a manufacturer figure. Battery values are gross packs; charging times are approximations. Not a homologation document, not an offer.