The technology underpinning the iX is all brand-new, but BMW has been building electric (and electrified) cars for some time now, and the fifth-generation electric powertrain benefits from this extensive experience so should be dependable. Whether the same can be said of the tech is another matter – with a suitably connected smartphone in your pocket you should be able to unlock, start and drive the iX without the need for a key but, on the day, our test car refused to cooperate. Not necessarily something in BMW’s control but, given a phone glitch could see you locked out of your iX, we’d probably keep the key on us just in case. Given so much of the car depends on connected services and syncing with your phone a wobble like that does cause concern.
LOCALLY EMISSION-FREE.
Now you can drive emission-free and almost silently on shorter trips or around town. This means you can reduce your CO2 emissions and noise levels in town, and at the same time set an example of environmentally-conscious mobility.
Use your own wallbox to charge your electric car conveniently from the comfort of your own home. Charge it overnight to start the day with a charged battery. The benefits of having your own charging station: you save time and your electric car charges reliably at home.
Reduce CO2 and save costs. The ongoing service costs of an electric car are lower compared to a combustion engine car. As some parts are not susceptible to wear, like spark plugs, oil filters or an exhaust system, the service costs are lower.
