- Design & Specifications
- 6th gen eDrive technology
- Range & Charging
- Price & Release date
- TopElectricSUV says
- BMW iX6 FAQs
- What is the BMW iX6 release date?
- What will be the BMW iX6 price?
- Which models will be BMW X6 Electric rivals?
BMW is planning several pure electric SUV and SUV-coupe models to achieve its long-term goal of converting 50% of sales to EVs before 2030. One of the models lined-up will reportedly serve customers looking for a BMW X6 Electric – the BMW iX6. Here’s everything we know about the electric coupe-SUV.
Design & Specifications
The BMW iX6 is likely to carry the familiar X6 DNA for a confident and commanding look. Customers love the brawny and sporty character of the X6, and it’s logical to expect the iX6 to match its striking visual muscularity. BimmerPost forum member ynguldyn suggests that the iX6 will be a conversion of the fourth-gen X6 (G66). The person familiar with BMW’s plans yet to be made public claims that the iX6 will share the CLAR platform with the next-gen X6. Note that BMW has not offered any information on the electric variants of the X6.
The BMW iX6 will sit on the CLAR platform. Current X6 pictured for reference. Image Source: BMW Group
6th gen eDrive technology
BMW plans to release a wide range of bespoke EVs under a new Neue Klasse family starting in 2025, focusing on mid-size models such as the next-gen BMW iX3, BMW iX4, and the BMW 3 Series Electric. In contrast, the iX6 would be a simpler offering sitting on a modified version of the company’s rear-wheel drive ICE vehicle platform. However, while it won’t benefit from the new EV-exclusive platform developed for the Neue Klasse models, it should get the sixth-gen eDrive technology, hardware which is a step above today’s BMWs in efficiency and performance.
The BMW X6 Electric should come with a large battery pack consisting of the new BMW round lithium-ion cells. Compared to the prismatic lithium-ion cells used in the battery packs of the current BMW EVs, these cells will have a higher nickel content and lower cobalt content on the cathode side and also an increased silicon content on the anode side. Their volumetric energy density will be over 20% better.
The BMW iX6’s battery pack should consist of the new BMW cylindrical lithium-ion cells. There are two versions of these cells, with different heights and a standard diameter of 46 mm. Image Source: BMW Group
Range & Charging
The highest charging power of the BMW X6 Electric could be around 250 kW, allowing a 10-80% DC fast-charge session in just about 20 minutes. On a full charge, the iX6 should deliver an EPA-est. range of 325-350 miles. It’s too early to talk about power and torque figures, but we think BMW would offer performance levels higher than the X6 M Competition. Expect a 0-60 mph acceleration time of around 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited) in the electric SUV.
Price & Release date
The iX6 could celebrate its world premiere at the end of 2027 and begin arriving at U.S. dealerships in spring 2028. The new Tesla Model X rival will be produced alongside the X6 in Greer (South Carolina), USA, starting in April 2028, as per BimmerPost forum member ynguldyn. The prices of the base BMW iX6 may start close to USD 90,000.
TopElectricSUV says
Introduced in December 2006, the BMW X6 opened up a whole new segment in the industry and has long been the company’s wild child in the X line-up. The BMW iX6 derived from it will likely be sleeker, and quicker off the line. However, the CLAR platform may not let reap the full benefits of EV technology, which means it may not be as space efficient or advanced as the Tesla Model X.
BMW iX6 FAQs
What is the BMW iX6 release date?
The BMW iX6 could debut in late 2027 and arrive at U.S. dealerships in spring 2028.
What will be the BMW iX6 price?
Starting prices for the BMW iX6 may be close to USD 90,000.
Which models will be BMW X6 Electric rivals?
The iX6 will rival the Tesla Model X and Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron.
Featured Image Source: BMW Group
Sagar Parikh Web Editor
With a Master’s Degree in Business Management & Administration, I’ve been working as an International Automotive News Editor since 2014, and have gained a wealth of knowledge and insight into hybrid and electric vehicles.
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