
Small SUV · 2023 – CurrentFBT exempt
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 charges at up to 130 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 29 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 9.8 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 64.7 kWh LFP battery.
| Usable Battery | 64.7 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 9.8 hrs |
| Efficiency | 162 Wh/km |
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 uses a 64.7 kWh LFP battery. LFP batteries handle regular charging to 100% with less wear than other chemistries (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for BMW's advice.
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| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 130 kW |

| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 29.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 14 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 19.0 hrs (0 to 100%) | 22 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 9.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 43 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 6.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 68 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 57 min (10 to 80%) | 73 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 93.7 kW | 29 min (10 to 80%) | 145 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the BMW iX1 xDrive30. It charges the battery from empty to full in 9.8 hrs and adds about 43 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the BMW iX1 xDrive30's full AC speed and charges it in 6.2 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 9.8 hrs | 6.2 hrs |
| Range per hour | 43 km | 68 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
New EVs like the BMW iX1 xDrive30 normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 29.8 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 9.8 hrs.
A full charge costs $4.53 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $22.65 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $45.29. A petrol small SUV uses about 7.5 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $15.00 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol small SUV | Not applicable | $15.00 | $2,250 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $22.65 | $5.67 | $851 | $1,399 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $4.53 | $1.13 | $170 | $2,080 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $45.29 | $11.34 | $1,701 | $549 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $681 a year on charging the BMW iX1 xDrive30 at home.
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 ranks 11 of 15 small SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range | $76,990 | 205 | 28 min |
| 2 | Volvo EX40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range | $76,990 | 200 | 28 min |
| 2 | Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin Motor Performance | $81,990 | 200 | 28 min |
| 4 | Subaru Solterra AWD Touring | $76,990 | 150 | 30 min |
| 4 | Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus | $76,990 | 150 | 34 min |
| 11 | BMW iX1 xDrive30 | $84,900 | 130 | 29 min |
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 312 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 29 minutes each, 58 min in total, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 58 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 4 fast charging stops of about 29 minutes each, 1 hr 56 min in total, for a total trip time of about 11 hr 56 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 2 | 58 min | 5 hr 58 min |
| 1,000 km | 4 | 1 hr 56 min | 11 hr 56 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 130 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 does not support bidirectional charging.
Pricing starts from $84,900. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
Get a Novated Lease Quote9.8 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 29 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 130 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 130 kW on DC, adding about 145 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the right side (rear).
$4.53 at home on an EV plan, $22.65 on a flat tariff, or $45.29 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
No, the BMW iX1 xDrive30 does not support V2L.
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