The all-electric X1 will make its debut later this year following the showcase of the new X1.
BMW has confirmed that it will launch the all-electric version of the upcoming X1 before the end of this year. BMW revealed that the new iX1 will debut soon after the new X1 which is due for a complete model change this year. BMW has previewed its upcoming compact EV in a teaser image, revealing some styling details of the SUV front fascia.
Speaking at BMW’s recently held annual conference, Oliver Gipsey, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, said, “From the end of the year, the new ix1 will be our fully electric offering to customers in the high-volume premium compact segment. The X1 also unleashes the potential of a modern, flexible BMW architecture with a variety of different drivetrains – similar to what you’ve experienced with the iX and i4.”
Unlike the Born-Electric iX, which gets its own unique design, the iX1 gets a more family-friendly design closer to the likes of the current iX3. The teaser previews the straight proportions of an SUV, prominent kidney grille, inverted L-shaped DRLs for the headlamps and larger vents on the bumper. Like the iX3, the signature kidney grille is expected to be discontinued, lacking a conventional combustion engine under the bonnet. Other EV specific details are expected to include the unique wheel design and blue highlights seen on the teaser.
The iX1 isn’t expected to stray away from the otherwise standard X1, with body paneling and interior sitting in common between the two.
As for the cabin, the iX1 could follow the same design as the new 2 Series Active Tourer based on test mules caught on international roads.
BMW hasn’t confirmed the exact powertrain details, though it has said that the EV will feature its latest eDrive technology with a range of up to 438km on a single charge. Apart from the all-electric variant, the new X1 will also get conventional petrol and diesel powertrain options including plug-in hybrid technology.
BMW has also confirmed that the iX1 and X1 will pack in the latest technology which includes BMW’s latest iDrive with OS8 (Operating System 8).
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The iX1 will take on Mercedes’ GLA-based EQA electric SUV in the global markets. The carmaker is also set to launch the new i7, its all-electric flagship sedan, on April 20.
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