

BMW has partnered with EVgo to provide a network of public charging stations for iX drivers, but the SUV is able to charge on other popular networks, as well as through a Level 2 home charging station. DC fast charging capability is standard and the iX can recharge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 35 minutes when hooked up to a 200-kW connection.

Normally, highway driving quickly reduces the overall driving range of an EV and the result is a fraction of its overall range estimate, but the iX recorded an impressive 290 miles of range in our test.

When we tested the iX on our 75-mph highway fuel economy test we were surprised by its range. The iX sports a large 105.2-kWh battery pack that the EPA estimates will offer up to 324 miles of driving range per charge. BMW’s iX M60 Arrives with 800+ LB-FT of Torque.During our initial test drive of an xDrive50 model, we noted plentiful power, surprising energy efficiency, agile handling, and a smooth ride. An adjustable air suspension and a rear-wheel-steering system are both optional on the entry-level xDrive 50 and standard on the M60. The high-performance variant, called M60, offers a whopping 610 hp and we estimate that's enough to rocket the mid-size SUV to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds. In our testing, the iX xDrive50 scooted to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds. Two different variants of the iX are on offer, the first being the xDrive50, which is powered by a pair of electric motors that combine to make 516 hp all-wheel drive is standard. For now, we'll recommend the xDrive50, which comes standard with most every luxury and convenience feature that its price tag should. While we admit to being intrigued by the more powerful and more expensive M60 model, we expect it to command a significant premium over the xDrive50 trim.
