BMW iX Cost to Own (2026)
xDrive50 · 324 mi range · 111.5 kWh battery · MSRP $87,100
Home charging cost/mile
5.4¢
vs 14.5¢ gas
Annual fuel cost
$644
$1,745 for gas car
Fuel savings/year
$1,101
$5,505 over 5 yrs
5-yr TCO vs BMW X5
-$2,647
gas wins
BMW iX Charging Costs
Home Charging (Level 2)
Cost per full charge
$17.95
Cost per mile
5.4¢
Annual fuel cost (12K mi)
$644
Charger power
11.0 kW max
Time to charge (20%→full)
~8.1 hrs
At 16.1¢/kWh national average (EIA 2025). Your rate may vary — check your local utility.
DC Fast Charging
Peak DC charge rate
195 kW
Time to 80% (fast charge)
35 min
Public cost per kWh (avg)
28–42¢
Cost per fast charge (est.)
$31–$37
Public DC fast charging costs 3–5× more per mile than home charging. Road trips add up — most owners use home charging for 80–90% of miles.
5-Year Cost Comparison: BMW iX vs BMW X5
12,000 miles/year, national average energy prices, base trim prices. No federal tax credit (ended Sept 2025).
| Cost category | BMW iX | BMW X5 | EV saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase price (MSRP) | $87,100 | $66,300 | -$20,800 |
| Fuel (5 years) | $3,220 | $8,725 | +$5,505 |
| Maintenance (5 years) | $3,600 | $11,000 | +$7,400 |
| Insurance (5 years) | $17,500 | $15,000 | -$2,500 |
| Depreciation (5 years) | $43,550 | $30,498 | -$13,052 |
| 5-year running total | $67,870 | $65,223 | -$2,647 |
5-year running costs = depreciation + fuel + insurance + maintenance. Purchase price shown for reference, not included in running total.
Key Specs: BMW iX
Range
324 miles
Battery
111.5 kWh
Efficiency
3.0 mi/kWh
Level 2 max
11.0 kW
DC fast max
195 kW
Time to 80% (DC)
35 minutes
5-yr depreciation
~50% of MSRP
Annual maintenance
~$720
Your actual cost depends on your state's electricity rate
Washington charges 10.2¢/kWh — the BMW iX costs $278/yr to fuel there. In Hawaii at 44.3¢/kWh, it's $1,217/yr. Same car, 4× the fuel cost.
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