Tested: 2025 BMW iX is the new electric SUV luxury leader

From Recurrent.

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The BMW iX blends futuristic design with serious performance. This midsize electric SUV matches the size of an X5, offers up to 360 miles of range, and hits 60 mph faster than a Porsche 911. For 2026, BMW introduces the more affordable xDrive45, upgrades the xDrive60, and debuts the powerful M70.

Inside, it’s spacious, quiet, and packed with tech—like BMW’s Highway Assist Plus and an optional Bowers & Wilkins 4D audio system. Range and efficiency are class-leading, with the previous iX xDrive50 hitting 377 miles in real-world tests and charging rapidly on DC fast chargers.

You get 35.5 cubic feet of cargo space, luxurious materials, and intuitive—if sometimes touchscreen-heavy—controls. While the bold front-end design may divide opinions, the iX’s comfort, speed, and cutting-edge features make it one of the best electric SUVs on the market.