Your Definitive Guide to the new BMW iX SUV Electric Car Lease

The new BMW iX SUV Electric Car Lease - Your Definitive Guide

We began this week (7 July 2025) with some interesting news that one electric car customer alleged that his vehicle, the Jaguar I-Pace, went rogue and travelled between Liverpool and Manchester on the M62 motorway at some 100mph.

To be clear, the driver contacted the police to say that the car was stuck at 100mph and he could not manually brake or desist from this situation. With a coordinated police interception and the “boxed in” exercise, the vehicle was brought to an affirmative stop.

However, the driver was subsequently investigated after this event and charged with a public nuisance and fraud by false representation in conjunction with the dangerous driving. As such, he will now attend court on the 13th of August as per the  Independent . When this incident arose, there was an almost seismic response, which suggested that EVs were potentially dangerous and could in fact be a problem if the autonomous behaviours were not properly executed.

The obstacles to going electric have been vast and wide, with a number of highly publicised stories addressing potential pitfalls. It isn’t just this case of a driver contending that the autonomous cruise control was not operating properly, we have also noticed stories suggesting that zero-emission vehicles pose a greater fire risk.

The biggest of these headlines was the 1,300 vehicle fire at Luton Airport in 2023, which was initially thought to have been created by a BEV. Following an in-depth analysis by the Bedfordshire Fire and Police service, the blaze was believed to have been caused by a diesel vehicle.

As reported in the BBC  there was an electric fault within the combustion vehicle which spread throughout the car park, causing the flames to overrun and result in significant property and structural damage. But a story creation of an EV issue? This was a fictitious submission.

To help address some of the concerns, the Energy Saving Trust produced a useful document explaining that an EV has a 0.0012% chance of catching fire, compared to a 0.1% in a petrol or diesel option . While any form of energy, battery or engine presents a certain risk, it is untrue to say that a BEV is more dangerous than our traditional combustion automotives. With just 511 recorded high voltage vehicle fires between 2010 and 2024 worldwide, this is very much an anomaly still.

Confidence is key in these situations, as this is what drives the UK’s personal and business EV market. Whether you are a personal customer engaging in a retail transaction on a new or used option or a business growing the fleet / salary sacrifice scheme, there needs to be a robust connection and understanding that this new BEV will not create you any harm.

Indeed we find that with the bolstering technology and safety systems, many customers are satisfied with this 2 - 4 year contract hire experience. For manufacturers this allows them to re-invest and improve on their product.

The 2025 BMW iX SUV one of our latest electric car lease offers

A great example is the recently updated 2025 BMW iX, the German group’s large luxury electric SUV. While the original model, which launched in 2021 for UK customers, has proved to be popular for those customers needing a spacious option (especially for families) stiff competition elsewhere has necessitated the brand to make some adjustments. As noted on the website the new exterior has brought with it modernity along with a comfortable and exclusive interior. The team have also updated the battery, to ensure that vehicle range and charging times keep this SUV at the top of the list.

What options are available to lease or buy in the new iX?

As at July 2025 you can choose from:

•  Sport - from £75,405 , this includes Adaptive LED Headlights with High-Beam Assistant and 20” Aerodynamic Wheels in Matt Dark Grey. Other options include the automatic tailgate, flush door handles, welcome light, ambient lighting, front heated seats, heated steering wheel, velour floor mats, Sensatec instruments, Dynamic Brake Control, Cruise Control, Driving Assistant Plus, Parking Assistant, wireless charging tray, BMW ConnectedPackage Pro and Live Cockpit Professional (14.9” control display, 12.3” instrument display and smartphone integrations);
•  M Sport - from £78,405 , this M Sport model showcases a vast standard specification, with exterior highlights including 21” Aerodynamic alloy wheels, Blue High-gloss calipers. M Sport leather steering wheel, front M Multifunctional seats, M Interior Highlights in Dark Silver, black high-gloss bumper inserts, alcantara dashboard and frameless interior mirror; and  
•  M70-   from £114,205, “the pinnacle of dynamic driving performance” includes M Lights Shadowline, Iconic Glow Kidney Grille, 22” M Aerodynamic alloy wheels, Sun Protection Glass alongside Four-zone Air Conditioning, Glow Kidney Grille, folding side mirrors, air suspension, Harmon Kardon audio and M Sport design.

Key colours include Carbon Black, Mineral White, Space Silver, Dune Grey, Arctic Race Blue, Storm Bay and Tanzanite Blue. In terms of options consider the Technology Pack (for Driving Assistant Professional and Parking Assistance Professional), Comfort Pack (heat comfort pack, active seat ventilation and climate comfort windscreen) or the M Sport Pro Pack (darkened rear lights, high-gloss shadowline Kidney grille, M Lights Shadowline and M Sport brake with red calipers).

How does the BMW 2025 iX electric car perform?

• iX xDrive 45 - this has a usable battery of 94.8 kWh which offers 300 kW (402hp), top speeds of 124 mph and 0-62 times of 5.1 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 245 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 330 miles (on a full charge) - a combined 290 mile real world range. The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 10 hours and 15 minutes with the 175kW DC enabling 10-80% in 36 minutes. The iX currently has no Bidirectional charging. It has a 124 mpg equivalent, 500L cargo volume (1750L max) and offers towing capacities of 2500kg (braked) and 750kg (unbraked). The heat pump on this EV is standard;

•  iX xDrive 60 - this has a usable battery of 109.1 kWh which offers 400 kW (536hp), top speeds of 124 mph and 0-62 times of 4.6 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 275 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 370 miles (on a full charge) - a combined 325 mile real world range. The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 11 hours and 55 minutes with the 195kW DC enabling 10-80% in 32 minutes. The iX currently has no Bidirectional charging. It has a 121 mpg equivalent, 500L cargo volume (1750L max) and offers towing capacities of 2500kg (braked) and 750kg (unbraked). The heat pump on this EV is standard; and 
•  iX M70 - this has a usable battery of 108.9 kWh which offers 485 kW (650hp), top speeds of 155 mph and 0-62 times of 3.8 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 265 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 350 miles (on a full charge) - a combined 310 mile real world range. The 22kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 6 hours with the 195kW DC enabling 10-80% in 32 minutes. The iX currently has no Bidirectional charging. It has a 115 mpg equivalent, 500L cargo volume (1750L max) and offers towing capacities of 2500kg (braked) and 750kg (unbraked). The heat pump on this EV is standard.

Want to find out more on our BMW iX electric car leasing deals?

Just head to our BMW iX lease offers on our website.  https://www.electriccarlease.co.uk/electric-car-leasing/bmw/ix

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