iX
aluminium spaceframe (Gen5 eDrive)The iX is BMW's odd one out from the transition period before the Neue Klasse: a purpose-built electric SUV on its own aluminium spaceframe with carbon fibre, without a combustion variant. Unlike the i4 or iX1, the pack here sits as a flat floor between the axles — a real skateboard, not a converted combustion car. For the buyer, what counts above all is the large range and the high charging power of the later versions.
iX is the EV platform of BMW Group, in production since 2021, with a 400V architecture. The iX platform carries 1 model from 1 brand. The WLTP range of the current variants on iX runs from 600 to 701 km.
Pick the car first, then the version — chemistry, battery and drive differ per version.
Platform schematic
BMW iX
xDrive602025+ · facelift· verified| Battery (gross) | 115 kWh NMC |
|---|---|
| Battery (usable) | 109.1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | xDrive AWD |
| Power | 400 kW |
| Motors | 2× · 1 front / 1 rear |
| WLTP range | 701 km |
| Real range (estimate) | ±560 km |
| Max DC charging | 195 kW |
| 10 → 80% | ±32 min |
Charging speed per variant
peak DC charging power · 10 → 80%
Models on this platform
Platform evolution
- 2021iX launchPurpose-built electric SUV on an aluminium spaceframe with carbon fibre
- 2022Full rangeFrom the efficient entry model to the sporty M60 top version
- 2025FaceliftLarger packs and new drivetrains; the range shifts towards Neue Klasse technology
Frequently asked questions
- Which models are built on the iX platform?
- The iX platform carries BMW iX.
- Which group owns the iX platform and how long has it been in production?
- The iX platform was developed by BMW Group, has been in production since 2021 and runs at 400V.
- Which variant on the iX platform charges fastest?
- The BMW iX xDrive60 charges on the iX platform at a peak of 195 kW and goes from 10 to 80% in ±32 minutes.
- What is the WLTP range on the iX platform?
- The verified variants on the iX platform reach a WLTP range of 600 to 701 km.
Verify 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.