For the 2026 model year, BMW adds the entry-level iX xDrive45, which has a 100.1-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery and 402 hp. It can accept charging rates up to 175 kilowatts (kW) at a DC fast-charging station, while other iX models can charge up to 195 kW.

BMW says the 2026 iX is also equipped with a new heat pump that's more efficient in a wider range of temperatures. It has a new storage heating function used to aid in pre-conditioning of the battery for DC fast charging in cold environments.

BMW has unveiled the 2026 iX, the upgraded version of its electric SUV. The revamped model, which has been in production for four years, now comes with a more affordable variant for the US market. Previously exclusive to Europe as the base xDrive40, the cost-effective trim has been rebranded as the xDrive45 for American consumers.

The interior of the new iX mostly looks the same, but its curved digital instrument cluster and infotainment screens are now running BMW’s OS 8.5. The new software comes with th

BMW has updated its iX electric SUV with a more aggressive design, increased power, and extended range, bringing it closer to the future Neue Klasse design language.

As a vanguard in the field of electric mobility, the BMW iX has established a unique combination of progressive luxury and locally emission-free driving pleasure. The new edition of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV),

Munich has laid its restyling pen upon the iX, drawing a Neue Klasse lighting signature to go with a grille that’s just as large as before – albeit with different detailing. In other news, range is up and price (of entry) is down.

BMW has unveiled a facelift for the iX, the carmaker's flagship electric SUV. The new iX not only gets a few design tweaks, but some major upgrades in the power and efficiency department as well. Production of the BMW iX facelift is expected to commence in March 2025 at BMW’s Dingolfing plant in Germany,