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BMW iX xDrive50

The iX xDrive50 is BMW's flagship electric SUV for India, pairing a 111.5 kWh battery and a 575 km ARAI claimed range with 516 bhp dual-motor all-wheel drive, 0-100 in about 6.1 seconds, 195 kW DC fast charging (10-80% in about 35 minutes), 22 kW AC, a panoramic Sky Lounge roof, a curved 14.9-inch display, and 8 airbags, from about ₹1.40 crore.

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Large SUVDual motor AWD5 seatsFlagship luxury SUV

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Cost snapshot

₹42,358/yr

Using this EV's battery, range, and the cost calculator's India starter inputs. Update tariff, mileage, and charging mix in the full tool.

Charging fit

Workable with planning

Starter setup only: 10 hours of standard household socket only charging gives this EV a 74/100 fit score. Use your real parking and install setup in the full tool.

Overnight recovery

~95 km/night

On the charging-fit tool's starter setup, this EV recovers about 20.7 kWh over 10 hours. Adjust the charger type and hours in the full tool.

Pros

What works in its favour

Best for buyers who want the most powerful, longest-range electric SUV BMW sells in India and accept flagship CBU pricing and full-size dimensions to get it.

  • Buyers who want BMW's flagship electric SUV in India — 516 bhp dual-motor AWD and 0-100 in about 6.1 seconds
  • Long-range luxury travel — a 111.5 kWh battery with a 575 km ARAI claimed range
  • Fast-charging owners — 195 kW DC takes 10-80% in about 35 minutes, and 22 kW AC charges 0-100% in about 5.5 hours

Cons

What to watch before you buy

  • Flagship CBU pricing — at about ₹1.40 crore this is a luxury-experience buy, not a value EV.
  • At nearly 5 metres it is a big, heavy SUV to place and park in Indian cities.

Reviewed 2026-07-29

Specs that affect ownership

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Battery111.5 kWh

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Charging195 kW DC / 22 kW AC

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MarketsIndia

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Common questions

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Is the BMW iX xDrive50 worth buying?

Best for buyers who want the most powerful, longest-range electric SUV BMW sells in India and accept flagship CBU pricing and full-size dimensions to get it.

Who is the BMW iX xDrive50 best for?

Best fits include: Buyers who want BMW's flagship electric SUV in India — 516 bhp dual-motor AWD and 0-100 in about 6.1 seconds, Long-range luxury travel — a 111.5 kWh battery with a 575 km ARAI claimed range, and Fast-charging owners — 195 kW DC takes 10-80% in about 35 minutes, and 22 kW AC charges 0-100% in about 5.5 hours.

What should I watch out for with the BMW iX xDrive50?

The main caveats are these: Flagship CBU pricing — at about ₹1.40 crore this is a luxury-experience buy, not a value EV; and At nearly 5 metres it is a big, heavy SUV to place and park in Indian cities.

What is the real-world range of the BMW iX xDrive50?

575 km on the Mixed cycle.