2025 BMW iX1 xDrive30 xLine
SUV
Score Summary
Reliability
Expert Reviews
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The BMW iX1 is a 2025 model year electric compact SUV sold in Australia. It targets premium compact SUV shoppers seeking a fully electric drivetrain with BMW's refinement, technology, and practicality for daily family or urban use. Buyers might choose it for its powerful dual-motor electric drive, premium feel and tech, five-star ANCAP safety rating, generous manufacturer and battery warranties, and advanced safety assist features.
Highlights
- Strong safety credentials: five-star ANCAP rating for the iX1 (tested under the latest criteria applicable to the model range).
- Warranty coverage: 5 years unlimited kilometres on the vehicle and an 8-year/160,000 km warranty on the high-voltage battery.
- Practical electric package: dual-motor all-electric drive (xDrive30) with SUV practicality and 5-seat layout, plus standard ISOFIX points on the rear outer seats and top tether mounts for all rear seating positions.
- German manufacture for quality control: iX1 is produced at BMW Group Plant Regensburg in Germany.
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Driving dynamics: smooth, quiet, easy to handle around town — from owner threads
- •Comfortable, spacious interior with a refined feel
- •Strong acceleration/boost when needed in sporty modes
- •Quiet cabin and pleasant ride quality
- •Modern cabin layout and available tech features when infotainment is functioning well
!Complaints
- •Infotainment glitches requiring reboots (frequent enough to be noticeable)
- •Intermittent CarPlay connectivity and wireless CarPlay reliability issues
- •Screen/display issues (blanks/low responsiveness) under certain conditions or after updates
- •iDrive/UI performance variability (lag, stutter) affecting daily usability
- •Occasional power/diagnostic fault messages (e.g., Power Supply fault) in some cases
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
High
Cost Predictability
Medium
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 has high ownership costs primarily due to significant depreciation and a high upfront price. Energy costs are relatively predictable but can vary with electricity tariffs. Insurance and registration expenses depend heavily on the state and personal factors. Servicing can be managed with maintenance plans to reduce uncertainty. Overall, cost predictability is medium, and ownership cost is high compared to average vehicles.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
Overall reliability assessment: The BMW iX1 xDrive30 uses BMW's mature electric drive system, delivering responsive all-wheel-drive performance with a well-integrated software stack. Real-world reports show no motor-level reliability problems to date, and the eDrive platform benefits from BMW’s ongoing refinements. Notable reliability weaknesses include occasional drivetrain fault warnings and drive shaft recalls in Australia, which can prompt service visits and recall campaigns. Electronics and infotainment reliability also show recurring issues such as screen blanking, intermittent CarPlay connectivity, and iDrive responsiveness, which can affect daily usability and require software updates. Ownership is supported by strong warranty coverage for battery and drivetrain, but these software and recall-related issues mean owners may experience periodic maintenance or updates to maintain smooth operation.
See what the experts say
Brand Reliability
BMW
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 189
Rank
#5 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
SUV
Doors
5
Seats
5
ISOfix Points
2
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Electric
Energy Consumption
17.5 kWh/100km
Range (WLTP)
400 km
Battery Capacity
64.7 kWh
Wall Charge Time
6 h
Fast Charge Time
0.46 h
Performance
Engine / Motor Type
Electric
Battery Size
64.7 kWh
Power
230 kW
Torque
-
0-100 km/h
5.6s
Towing Capacity
-
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