Pros
324-mile range
Fast charging
Sustainable manufacturing
Cons What’s new?
High-performance iX M60
New options packages
Gesture Control revised
Made in an eco-friendly factory, the 2023 BMW iX all-electric luxury midsize SUV can be a great choice for those whose plentiful finances are equaled by the desire for responsible personal transport. Pricing starts at $84,100. The BMW iX is now officially a range. Last year, the lineup was just one model, the xDrive50. This year sees the addition of the 2023 iX M60.
This is significant. For BMW to make an M version of what is still a new vehicle without an established track record (so to speak; the iX debuted only last year) shows the company’s commitment to electric vehicles while retaining the talents for which BMW
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cars — especially versions from the high-performance M division — are quite rightly praised.
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Another aspect of all this is how battery technology is now at the level where it can be a convincing method of propulsion for luxury cars and sporty cars alike. Ranges are great enough to dispel anxiety, charging times are quick enough to be practical. The lithium-ion battery in the iX has an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty. Speaking of lithium, and cobalt, aluminum, carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and all the other particular elements that go into making a modern electric vehicle, BMW is taking steps to ensure they are all sourced responsibly and sustainably — with transparency and respecting human rights. Check out: The 2024 Honda Prologue: Honda’s new electric SUV is attractive and spacious. When can you get one?2023 BMW iX pricing The 2023 BMW iX starts at $84,100. That’s for the xDrive50 model. The new-for-2023 iX M60 begins at $108,900. With options, it isn’t hard to equip the xDrive50 so it reaches almost $100K. And despite being well-stocked with standard equipment, the extras offered with the M60 could result in a final price closer to $118K. BMW also offers two years of free 30-minute charging sessions using the Electrify America network.
2023 BMW iX xDrive50: $84,100
2023 BMW iX M60: $108,900
These are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices and do not include the $995 factory-to-dealer delivery fee. Competitors include the Tesla Model X, which starts at $121K and has a maximum range of 330 miles. Also, the Audi e-tron (from $71K, range: 226 miles), Mercedes-EQ EQE SUV (from about $75K, range: around 300 miles), Cadillac Lyriq (from $61.8K, range: 312 miles), and the upcoming 2024 Polestar 3 ($83K-ish at launch, range: 300 miles or so). See: Tesla’s U.S. price cuts mean more models are eligible for federal EV tax credit Before buying a new BMW iX, check the Kelle …