• One battery size
• Range lags behind rivals
• Short but unlimited mileage warranty

What are the running costs?

All BMW iX2s use the same 64.8kWh battery, with the range depending on which model you choose. Opt for the entry-level front-wheel-drive eDrive20 version and this can go further, with BMW claiming up to 283 miles, while the top-spec xDrive30 model can achieve a claimed 267 miles from one charge. 

During our testing of the iX2 xDrive30, we managed 3.0 miles per kilowatt hour (kWh), equating to a claimed range of just under 200 miles, which isn’t a lot for an SUV costing around £60,000. 

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Most of its rivals can travel further, with the Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback, for example, able to travel a claimed 339 miles on a charge. 

With the quickest rapid chargers, the iX2’s maximum 130kW DC charging rate allows for a 10 to 80% top-up in under half an hour. For slower AC charging, you’re looking at 6.5 hours if plugged into a 11kW socket, though optional 22kW three-phase charging can reduce this to three hours and 45 minutes. 

Servicing and warranty

You’ll find BMW’s electric iX2 considerably cheaper to service than its petrol, diesel models, with the German firm offering a ‘Service Inclusive’ packaging that covers servicing with no mileage restrictions until the car reaches four years old. This is priced from £512 on the iX2, compared to £1,138 for a petrol model. 

BMW’s three-year warranty isn’t the longest but will suit those doing lots of driving as there’s no mileage limit on it. Electric models also benefit from roadside assistance and a battery warranty for up to eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. 

Reliability

The iX2 is still a very new car, so there are still plenty of unknowns about its reliability. However, BMW’s electric models generally have a decent reputation, with the brand having more expertise when it comes to EVs than most.