BMW iX1 eDrive20 Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $78,900
Available since 2023
Key EV Specs
66.5kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
430 km
Range (WLTP)
150 Wh/km
Efficiency
8.6 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 130 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 is equipped with a 66.5 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The iX1 eDrive20 uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 66.5 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 64.7 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 23 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 7 hrs |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Charging Times and Speeds
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 10.0 hr | - | 47 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 6.4 hr | - | 73 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 59 min | 333 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 20 min | 1000 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 8 min | 2333 km/h |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a BMW iX1 eDrive20 will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a BMW iX1 eDrive20 on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $23.27.
The cost of fully charging the BMW iX1 eDrive20 at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $46.55.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a BMW iX1 eDrive20
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BMW iX1 eDrive20 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 can charge from 10–80% in approximately 29 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BMW iX1 eDrive20 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
66.5 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
130 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
592 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Recommended Charge Level
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the BMW iX1 eDrive20.
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |