• Long electric driving range of up to 426 miles
• Efficiency improvements made for 2025
• Can be much cheaper to run than luxury petrol cars

The iX has always been quite an efficient choice for an electric SUV of this size, but BMW has worked to improve things further as part of the 2025 update. 

The driving range has increased by as much as 40% on the entry-level xDrive45 model, which can now travel up to 374 miles. That should prove plenty for most drivers, and is on par with the Mercedes EQE SUV. 

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If you want more range the xDrive60 model increases that to a claimed 426 miles, which makes it one of of the longest-range electric cars, if slightly behind the 438 miles claimed from the Polestar 3 in Long Range Single Motor form. 

The range of the BMW iX hasn’t just improved because of a larger battery, either, as tweaks have been made to the electric motors to boost range, while more energy-efficient tyres and wheel bearings have also been fitted. 

Servicing and warranty

BMW’s warranty covers you for three years but has no mileage limit, ideal for those who plan to cover a lot of distance. Roadside assistance is also included throughout the period. The battery is covered by its own warranty of eight years or 100,000 miles against excess loss of capacity as the vehicle ages.

BMW offers a three-year servicing plan for its electric models, covering all scheduled maintenance for a monthly fee. This will usually be lumped into your monthly finance package. Servicing of the iX will also be cheaper than an equivalent petrol SUV, such as the BMW X5, and the intervals are every two years or 20,000 miles.

Reliability

There is a general consensus that BMW makes some of the more reliable used electric cars, and the iX is no exception. The firm doesn’t seem to be affected by the same widespread software issues that have riddled fellow German brands Porsche, Audi and Mercedes’ EVs. 

So despite being on sale for several years, we’re not yet aware of any major issues with the BMW iX. Some owners have reported faults with their sat nav, however, and there have been various recalls for the iX, so make sure these have been carried out when buying a used car. If you’re an owner, we welcome you to leave a review of your experience with the car.