BMW iX1 M Sport 2024 Owner Review

Darren drives a BMW iX1 M Sport Pro 64kWh 2024.

This is Darren’s second EV and he’s owned the iX1 less than a year. He drives 10,000-15,000 miles annually and the current mileage of the car is between 10,000-15,000 miles. He achieves 190 miles range from an 80% charge. Darren added M sport brakes with red calipers, the Technology Plus Pack, Driving Assistant Professional & sun protection glass.

Why did you choose this car?

Brand
spec
price
customer service
had many ICE cars from this brand and never had any issues.

Positives

Safety features
spec
comfort
reliability.

Negatives

Handling – does not hold grip very well when you use full power, although OK in a straight line. Hankook factory tyres are poor for gripping.

Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?

Great, no issues.

Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?

Connectivity – easily solved with an infotainment reset, once or twice a week.

What are the standout technological features of the car?

All driving aids in Technology Plus Pack, they’re not too intrusive. I especially like the adaptive cruise control.

Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about your iX1 M Sport

Reliability, the whole package.

What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?

BMW iX3 or Polestar 4

Electricity supplier & tariff

Octopus Energy & Intelligent Octopus Go – 11.30pm to 5.30am, 6 hours of cheap electricity. Customer service is excellent. No negatives.

Insurance

esure – same cover as other providers, just a little cheaper. You have to shop around and make sure you get the individual cover that’s right for you.

Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a BMW iX1

Oh yes, lots of money, at least £50 a week. It costs between £1-£2 a day to charge, that’s doing 50 to 70 miles a day, using a heavy right foot sometimes and a lot of stopping and starting!