BMW iX1 charging: cost, time and range
xDrive30 · 2023–2026 · 400V architecture
- Usable battery
- 64.7kWh
- Peak DC
- 130kW
- Onboard AC
- 11kW
- Real-world range
- 212 mi
- Plug
- CCS
Charging time, 10 → 80%
Modelled using the BMW iX1's actual charging curve, not a flat headline rate.
| Charger | Time (10→80%) | Avg delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 7kW home | 6h 28m | 7.0kW |
| 22kW destination | 4h 7m | 11.0kW |
| 50kW rapid | 55m | 49.4kW |
| 150kW ultra-rapid | 33m | 83.6kW |
| 250kW peak | 33m | 83.6kW |
| 350kW | 33m | 83.6kW |
Charging curve
Maximum power the iX1 accepts at each state of charge. The curve drops sharply above 80%, which is why most rapid-charging sessions end there.
Cost to charge on every UK network
10 → 80% session (45.3kWh delivered), VAT included.
| Network | PAYG cost | Subscription cost | Cost/mile (PAYG) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connected Kerb 50.0p PAYG | £22.64 | — | 15.3p/mile |
| Tesla Supercharger 58.0p PAYG | £26.27 | £20.83 (+ £8.99/mo) | 17.7p/mile |
| Char.gy 59.0p PAYG | £26.72 | — | 18.0p/mile |
| Pod Point 62.0p PAYG | £28.08 | — | 18.9p/mile |
| Source London 65.0p PAYG | £29.44 | £22.64 (+ £4.00/mo) | 19.8p/mile |
| Believ 66.0p PAYG | £29.89 | — | 20.1p/mile |
| MFG EV Power 77.0p PAYG | £34.87 | — | 23.5p/mile |
| Mer 78.0p PAYG | £35.33 | — | 23.8p/mile |
| Be.EV 79.0p PAYG | £35.78 | £22.19 (+ £4.99/mo) | 24.1p/mile |
| Evyve 79.0p PAYG | £35.78 | — | 24.1p/mile |
| Fastned 79.0p PAYG | £35.78 | £24.91 (+ £4.99/mo) | 24.1p/mile |
| GeniePoint 79.0p PAYG | £35.78 | — | 24.1p/mile |
| Shell Recharge 79.0p PAYG | £35.78 | — | 24.1p/mile |
| SWARCO eVolt 79.0p PAYG | £35.78 | — | 24.1p/mile |
| IONITY 83.0p PAYG | £37.59 | £20.83 (+ £10.50/mo) | 25.3p/mile |
| Allego 84.0p PAYG | £38.04 | — | 25.6p/mile |
| GRIDSERVE 85.0p PAYG | £38.50 | — | 25.9p/mile |
| Osprey 87.0p PAYG | £39.40 | — | 26.5p/mile |
| BP Pulse 89.0p PAYG | £40.31 | £19.93 (+ £7.85/mo) | 27.1p/mile |
| InstaVolt 92.0p PAYG | £41.67 | — | 28.1p/mile |
Cost to charge at home
Full 0 → 100% charge on each common UK EV tariff, using its cheapest rate. Check which tariff is actually cheapest for your usage →
| Tariff | Off-peak rate | Full charge cost | Cost/mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Gas British Gas Electric Driver | 9.0p (Off-peak) | £5.82 | 2.8p/mile |
| EDF Energy EDF GoElectric Overnight | 7.0p (Off-peak) | £4.52 | 2.1p/mile |
| E.ON Next E.ON Next Drive | 9.0p (Off-peak) | £5.82 | 2.8p/mile |
| Octopus Energy Intelligent Octopus Go | 6.9p (Off-peak) | £4.46 | 2.1p/mile |
| Octopus Energy Octopus Go | 7.0p (Off-peak) | £4.52 | 2.1p/mile |
| OVO Energy OVO Charge Anytime | 14.0p (EV charging slot) | £9.06 | 4.3p/mile |
| Ofgem default (any supplier) Standard Variable Price Cap | 26.1p (Standard) | £16.89 | 8.0p/mile |
Compare the iX1 against another EV
Same battery, charger speed and SOC range; full data side-by-side.
About this battery
The BMW iX1's charging behaviour above is derived from its cell chemistry and pack architecture using our own model — not copied from a third-party test database. Here's what's inside the pack and why it produces the curve you see.
Cells
- Manufacturer
- Samsung SDI
- Chemistry
- NMC-811
- Cell format
- prismatic
- Cell model
- Gen 5 NMC
Pack architecture
- Pack voltage
- 400V
- Thermal management
- Active liquid cooling
- Pre-conditioning
- Manual (user-triggered)
- BMS calibration
- Conservative
Compact iX1 pack. Same Samsung SDI prismatic cells as the i4 but a smaller and significantly derated pack — 130kW peak vs the i4's 205kW. BMW prioritises durability over peak speed on this volume model.
How the curve is derived: methodology. Last verified 2026-04-01.