BMW iX vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the BMW iX compared with a petrol car.

Usable battery105 kWh

WLTP range630 km

Efficiency16.7 kWh/100 km

Max charging11 / 195 kW

BMW iX: large SUV body style illustration — BMW iX xDrive50 · body style illustration (not the exact model)

BMW iX vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

Country	BMW iX	Petrol car	Saved
United Kingdom	£725	£1,703	£978
Germany	€1,066	€2,289	€1,223
France	€706	€2,164	€1,458
Canada	C$471	C$1,462	C$991
Australia	A$997	A$1,502	A$504
United Arab Emirates	AED 816	AED 2,272	AED 1,456
India	₹19,123	₹98,407	₹79,284
Saudi Arabia	SAR 537	SAR 2,272	SAR 1,734
Netherlands	€705	€2,388	€1,683
Spain	€735	€1,880	€1,144
Italy	€817	€2,087	€1,270
Japan	¥97,545	¥150,832	¥53,288
Norway	€530	€2,048	€1,518
Sweden	€747	€1,540	€793
China	CN¥1,444	CN¥8,005	CN¥6,561
South Africa	R8,735	R19,198	R10,463
Mexico	MX$5,070	MX$24,940	MX$19,870
Turkey	₺7,991	₺51,860	₺43,869

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a BMW iX?

Charging at home, about €1,112 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a BMW iX pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.