BMW iX1 electric lease deals

Leasing a BMW iX1 Electric in the UK

BMW are releasing brand-new EV product with such pace that their competitors – Audi, Mercedes and Tesla - must be taking note. Our e-car lease customers have been blessed with some great SUV and sports car options for 2022 but the German manufacturer are far from done. Launching at the end of 2022, a new fully electric BMW iX1 will be made available to order, providing a more cost-effective small SUV alternative to the current product suite.

What is the iX1? Quite simply, this will be based on the X1, a small but practical SUV which has been revised for 2022. While the X1 will still be available in combustion and plug-in hybrid format, the “iX1” is the way in which BMW will denote this pure EV options.

With the iX1 being a new product to the UK, there are now confirmed specifications on this BEV including:

• Sport – the base model will include 18” style 865 alloy wheels, Sensatec upholstery and Quartz Silver matt interior trim;
• xLine – the middle model enjoys upgraded 18” bicolour 866 alloy wheels, Vernasca leather and black high-gloss interior trim; and
• M Sport - the top-spec option includes 19” bicolour 871 M alloy wheels, Vernasca leather and aluminium hexacube trim.

The iX1 will feature the striking kidney grille with the distinguishing blue accents to denote this is a zero-emission option. The 3D L-shaped rear lights will be adopted with this model too. Inside this Crossover will feature the Curved Display BMW controls. An upgraded central console which includes vehicle operate switches together with adequate luggage compartment capacity, which can easily be configured, are now standard.

You are also able to add an optional trailer tow hitch which provides an electrically adjustable ball head and trailer stability control. With other additional options like the panoramic glass sunroof, 21” 877 M Bicolour alloys and all-weather floor mats available, you can easily make this your perfect personal, business or salary sacrifice EV lease deal.

How much will the BMW iX1 be? Will it be worth it?

This compact electric crossover will start at around £48,000, so do not expect this to be a cheap EV to lease; although it will offer better value than the iX3 or iX. And in terms of capability, the 64.7 kWh usable battery delivers 230 kW (or 308hp), 0 – 62 times of 5.7 seconds and 112 mph top speeds. In terms of charging the iX1, the 11 kW AC max enables 0 – 100% in 7 hours with the 130 kW DC rapid charge power providing 29 minute 10 – 80% times. For range, the iX1 will cover around 195 miles (combined) in colder weather with warmer weather providing 265 miles of range.

In September 2023 BMW announced a new version of the iX1 which is available to order now, with deliveries due late 2023 / early 2024.  Starting from around £45,000 the new 20 model, which supplements the 30 version, will be a FWD with a 64.7 kWh usable battery. This will offer 0 – 62 times of 8.3 seconds, 106 mph top speeds and 150 kW (or 201 hp).

Expect a combined winter range of 200 miles with warmer weather allowing for 275 miles. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 7 hour 0 – 100% charging times with the 130 kW DC maximum allowing 29 minute 10 – 80% times. The car has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 147 mpg. And the boot volume is a considerable 490L. It has no Bidirectional charging.

Does the BMW iX1 get an electric car Government Grant?

One of the queries our e-car team do get asked is whether or not they will receive financial support on their BMW leasing deal from the Government. Until the 13 June 2022, those EVs which had a cost of £32,000 (or lower) would receive a £1500 grant from the Government. This would be removed from the total invoice price. However, as of 14 June 2022 the Government announcement that this grant, also known as the PIGC, would no longer apply to ANY vehicle. Having previously been £5000 on any electric car, this grant has been consistently amended and reduced. But as our e-car lease “living with your” tools demonstrate, there are still good financial reasons for adopting an EV as your next new car.

Ready to order your new iX1?

Our personal, business or salary sacrifice customers can head to our BMW leasing deals and select from a range of great iX1 offers. If you need something more quickly, just use our instant quote calculator which provides a monthly price using your term, annual mileage and initial rental. For cost-certainty, just ask our team for a funder-maintained quotation which will include the cost of all servicing, maintenance and tyres for the duration.

For charge point at home or your workplace, just ask our team for the info. While you can order your pure electric online via our website if you need any help or advice just get in touch with our team on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at enquiries@electriccarlease.co.uk