The 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport is BMW’s full-size electric SUV, updated with more range, quicker charging and a more powerful dual-motor drivetrain. It is a very different vehicle from the smaller BMW iX1: the iX is a five-seat flagship built around long-distance comfort, a large battery and a spacious, technology-led cabin.
2026 BMW iX Price in Australia
BMW Australia currently offers the revised iX in xDrive45 M Sport form, priced from $142,900 before on-road costs. The updated model replaces the previous entry-level xDrive40 Sport with a larger battery, more power and an expanded standard-equipment list.
| Specification | 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport |
|---|---|
| Price | $142,900 before on-road costs |
| Drive | Dual-motor all-wheel drive |
| Power / torque | 300kW / 700Nm |
| 0–100km/h | 5.1 seconds |
| BMW claimed range | Up to 616km WLTP |
| DC fast charging | Up to 175kW |
That price puts the iX in premium large-SUV territory, but the standard specification is extensive. Highlights include 21-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlights, four-zone climate control, a panoramic glass roof, heated front seats, massaging front seats, a Harman Kardon sound system and BMW’s broad curved display.
A Larger Battery and More Useful Long-Distance Range
The key change for the 2026 iX is its larger battery. The xDrive45 uses a 94.8kWh usable battery and BMW quotes an official maximum WLTP range of up to 616km. As with every electric vehicle, real-world distance varies with speed, weather, wheel choice, passenger and luggage load, terrain, climate-control use and driving style.
BMW has also increased the maximum DC charging rate to 175kW. Under favourable conditions, a 10–80 per cent charge is claimed to take about 34 minutes. At home, an 11kW AC charger is quoted at approximately nine hours and 45 minutes for a full charge; charging time will vary with the equipment installed and the vehicle’s state of charge. evee’s guide to the Australian EV charging network provides useful context when planning longer electric journeys.
Power, All-Wheel Drive and Driving Character
The iX xDrive45 uses one electric motor at each axle, developing a combined 300kW and 700Nm. That gives this large SUV a 0–100km/h claim of 5.1 seconds. The low-mounted battery helps keep the centre of gravity down, while all-wheel drive supplies assured traction when the road is wet or loose.
At more than 2.5 tonnes, the iX is not a small or light electric SUV. Its strengths are quieter long-distance travel, straight-line performance and composure rather than sharp sports-car responses. For a newer mid-size BMW electric SUV, see evee’s guide to the BMW iX3 in Australia.
Cabin Space, Technology and Practicality
Inside, the iX has a deliberately minimalist layout. The 12.3-inch driver display and 14.9-inch central touchscreen sit together within BMW’s curved display, while a rotary controller and selected physical controls remain available on the centre console. Wireless phone integration, digital radio, integrated navigation and remote connected services are part of the ownership experience.
The five-seat cabin is exceptionally broad, particularly in the second row, helped by a flat floor and three-metre wheelbase. The iX has 500L of rear luggage capacity with the seats in use and up to 1,750L with the rear seats folded. There is no front boot, so charging cables are best stored beneath the rear cargo floor.
BMW provides a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year or 160,000km battery warranty. The iX also has a maximum braked towing rating of 2,500kg, subject to towing-equipment limits and safe-loading requirements.
For drivers comparing the iX’s size, range and quiet motorway character with other electric SUVs, an EV rental through evee is a practical way to experience electric driving before making a longer-term decision.
