- The 2026 BMW iX now offers up to 364 miles of range with the 20-inch wheels.
- With the largest wheels, the facelifted iX xDrive60’s range drops to 318 miles.
- The top version delivers 536 hp and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
The updates made to the facelifted 2026 BMW iX are relatively minor, but shoppers in the US will be pleased to know the range of the base xDrive60 has been boosted by quite a significant amount. Will the added range add to the appeal of the iX?
The old 2025 iX range, which previously started with the base xDrive50, offered up to 309 miles (497 km) of range with the most efficient wheel and tire package. Last month, BMW said the replacement to this model, now known as the iX xDrive60, would offer up to 340 miles (547 km) of range. However, the online configurator for the 2026 iX shows the xDrive60 can travel up to 364 miles (586 km) on a single charge when fitted with the 20-inch wheels.
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If you want to eke out the longest range possible from your new 2026 iX, you’ll need to opt for the 20-inch Aero Frozen Dark Grey 1002 wheels wrapped in summer tires. When optioned with 21-inch wheels, and regardless of whether summer or all-season tires are fitted, the range falls to 341 miles (549 km). Larger 22-inch shoes drop the range to 327 miles (526 km), while the 23-inch wheels will get you an estimated range of 318 miles (512 km).
Range And Performance
A peak range of 364 miles is quite impressive when you consider the performance offered by the iX xDrive60. Thanks to a pair of electric motors, it delivers 536 hp and 564 lb-ft (765 Nm) of torque, enough to send it to 60 mph (96 km/h) in an impressive 4.4 seconds and a 124 mph (200 km/h) top speed. A 109.1 kWh battery pack comes standard in this model.
Two other versions of the 2026 iX have been announced for the US market. The new base model is badged the iX xDrive45 and rocks a pair of electric motors with a combined 402 hp, offering up to 312 miles (502 km) of range. Sitting at the top of the iX family is the M70. It churns out a monstrous 650 hp and offers a quoted range of between 283-303 miles (455-488 km), depending on the wheel and tire package.
