2023 BMW iX Review

Name: 2023 BMW iX
Brand: BMW

Price Range: $40,000 - $57,998

The all-electric 2023 iX is something to behold. This midsize SUV is spacious, comfortable, surprisingly efficient and ridiculously agile for its size. If you can get past its slightly polarizing design, you may just fall in love with this electric BMW.

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Pros

Roomy and comfortable interior
Quick acceleration
Comprehensive set of luxury features and driving aids
Daring interior design

Cons

Some on-screen controls are hard to learn or access
No third-row seating option
No entry-level model for a lower starting price

What's new

iX M60 joins the lineup
M60 variant produces 610 horsepower
Part of the first iX generation introduced for 2022

Overview

Written by automotive expert Clint Simone

3/23/2023

BMW planted its flag in the all-electric SUV space last year with the iX. It's about the same size as the company's midsize X5 and stands out with its roomy seating and impressive power and range. Even the entry-level xDrive50 has two electric motors, all-wheel drive, 516 horsepower and more than 300 miles of range. For the 2023 iX, BMW has gone even further with the introduction of the new 610-hp M60 version.

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2023 BMW iX
M60 4dr SUV
$53,995
fair price
$83 above market
- 18,906 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
- 288 mi range
- Hyman Bros. Automobiles West Broad (97 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Richmond, VA
- Options: EXECUTIVE PACKAGE, BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC, WHEELS: 21
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
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VIN: WB533CF08PCM42607
Stock: H9704
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-30-2025
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Certified 2023 BMW iX
xDrive50 4dr SUV
$46,984
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$1,113 below market
- 23,447 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 324 mi range
- BMW of Silver Spring (29 mi away)
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2023 BMW iX xDrive50 Oxide Gray Metallic CARFAX One-Owner. Clean CARFAX.Aluminum Wheels, Leather Seats, 2-Axle Air Suspension, Glass & Wood Controls,...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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VIN: WB523CF08PCM48337
Stock: TP3853
Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
Listed since: 01-16-2026

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While the BMW's exterior design is frankly a lot to take in, the interior is stunning with high-quality materials all around and several lively color combinations to choose from. The latest iteration of BMW's infotainment system called iDrive 8 is displayed on a 12.3-inch driver display and a 14.9-inch touchscreen. The iX is also available with a full suite of driving aids including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance and a remote parking function. There's also an available feature that allows for hands-free driving at speeds up to 40 mph on the highway.

The BMW iX competes with a growing list of options including the Tesla Model X, Mercedes EQE SUV and Rivian R1S. Check out our Expert Rating below for our test team's full evaluation of the iX's comfort, technology real-world range and more.

What's it like to live with?

We added a BMW iX xDrive50 to our long-term review fleet. That means we're driving and living with this electric luxury SUV, just like an actual owner would. Check out what our car experts have experienced by reading our long-term test of a 2022 BMW iX.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Jonathan Elfalan

Great

8.4

out of 10

We drove the 2023 BMW iX on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8.5/10

How does the iX drive? Electric SUVs are redefining how large vehicles are supposed to handle, and the iX is a prime example. The weight of batteries mounted low under the floor really helps provide a hunkered-down feeling. The iX isn't really exciting to drive, but it corners with ease, and the light-effort steering creates the illusion of the iX being lighter than it actually is.

Our test vehicle came with the optional 22-inch wheels and tires. They provide decent levels of cornering grip and, in our emergency braking test, helped slow the iX down from 60 mph to a dead stop in an impressive 114 feet. In typical driving, the iX can provide plenty of regenerative braking, and that makes it easy to drive around using just the accelerator pedal and letting the regen handle the braking.

Brakes are important because the iX can boogie. Accelerating to 60 mph took only 4.2 seconds in our testing. That's quicker than most EVs (including the Jaguar I-Pace and Audi e-tron) and not too far off from BMW's gas-powered X5 M.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the iX? The iX has some of the coolest-looking upholstered seats on the market today, and thankfully they're also comfortable to sit in. The front seats offer a generous range of adjustments and have effective seat heaters. The iX rides quite nicely on the road too. There's still a hint of sporty firmness rather than total cloud-like softness, but we suspect our test car's larger 22-inch wheels may have played a part here. It's also a quiet SUV, and wind and road noise is minimal on the highway.

Much of the iX's interior controls are touchscreen-based, and that includes those for the climate system. At least the primary temp settings are easy to access and make adjustments to. Rear passengers get two climate zones as well, plus a range of vents for excellent coverage. Overall, the system does an excellent job of maintaining a comfortable cabin.

Interior

8.5/10

How’s the interior? This interior — wow! Not only is the iX interior gorgeous to look at, it's highly functional too. It's easy to get in and out thanks to large door openings and low stepovers. Passenger space is generous once you're inside, with a flat floor throughout the cabin, ample headroom and legroom in both rows, and great shoulder room. Visibility is excellent, especially out of the front windows, and the available cameras can handle anything you can't easily see naturally.

There are a few downsides. Most of the iX's controls are touchscreen-based, and wading through layers of menus can be time-consuming and distracting. We also discovered that the white-lettering touch controls on our test vehicle's optional walnut center panel washed out in sunlight, which made it hard to see where the actual buttons are.

Technology

9/10

How’s the tech? The iX showcases some of the latest BMW innovations, and they're pretty impressive. BMW's suite of advanced driver aids can be hit-or-miss in how they perform, but they're a hit here. BMW's optional Highway Assist Plus even allows for some hands-free operation at low speeds when conditions permit. The infotainment system takes a while to learn, but overall we're impressed with the operation of the iX's tech. BMW's voice-activated virtual assistant is also a cut above most voice control systems in how it responds and its ability to change things like the climate control settings.

BMW pushes the envelope even more with its Android smartphone integration. Android users can quick-pair their phones to the car, and navigation directions show up as turn-by-turn directions in the driver's gauge cluster. Our test car also had the optional Bowers & Wilkins audio system. We found it pretty impressive, and it had a few party tricks up its sleeve like "4D bass," which essentially vibrates your seat in concert with the music for a more immersive experience (though it can be disabled). Why just listen to podcasts when you can feel them?

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? There's 35.5 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, which is much more than what the Audi e-tron offers but not quite as much as the Tesla Model X. The rear seats can split and fold flat in three sections and have convenient release buttons at the rear hatch. But there is no front trunk like on the Model X. Interior storage for small items is also a bit lacking. The door pockets and center armrest bin will be your best options.

The iX accommodates child safety seats with ease thanks to copious rear seat space and easy-to-access anchor points. But you might be disappointed in the iX if you want to tow; BMW does not rate the iX for towing.

Range and Efficiency

9/10

How are the range and efficiency? The iX xDrive50 has an EPA-estimated range of 315 miles when equipped with the optional 22-inch wheels like our test car had or 324 miles with the standard 20-inch wheels. Impressively, we easily exceeded the EPA's estimate on our standardized real-world EV range test route. Here, the iX drove 377 miles on a single charge, which is one of the longest distances we've gotten so far from an EV.

Efficiency, or how much electricity the iX uses when driving, is also impressive. We measured 32 kWh used for every 100 miles of driving. That's one of the best results we've seen in the class and similar to what we've observed from less powerful EVs such as Ford's Mustang Mach-E.

The iX comes with an 11-kW onboard charger. BMW estimates it can charge from zero to full in a little over 10 hours on a Level 2 home charger (assuming you've got the right hardware and under optimal conditions). It also has DC fast-charging capability up to 195 kW, which can recharge the battery from 10% to 80% capacity in about 40 minutes.

Value

8/10

Is the iX a good value? The iX is not what we'd consider affordable when taking a quick glance at its price tag. But if you start lining it up against its segment competition, the iX begins to look like more of a bargain. Build quality feels incredibly solid. Everything in the interior looks great, carries a bit of heft and is tightly screwed together. This is easily one of the better modern luxury interiors we've seen to date.

BMW's warranty is comparable with coverage of most luxury brands. Basic coverage lasts for four years/50,000 miles, with generous rust-through coverage of 12 years/unlimited miles and a battery warranty of eight years/100,000 miles. BMW provides complimentary maintenance for three years/36,000 miles, which is a plus, and two years of free fast charging (30-minute sessions at a time) on Electrify America's charging network.

Wildcard

8/10

If we're being honest, we're not thrilled with the front-end design of the iX. It does look unique, but it may be a bit too bold for most palettes. The styling alone may be a nonstarter for some people.

If you're able to get past the exterior, the interior is where it's at. Clean, modern and functional, it's a place we'd love to spend time. Behind the wheel the iX can be fun to drive, but more so we find it easy to drive. Speed is readily available, and the lightness of controls and responsiveness to inputs just make the iX easy to maneuver and place. Did we mention it has a hexagonal steering wheel? Endless conversation starters here.

2023 BMW iX trim level differences

For its second model year, BMW adds the M60 trim to the iX lineup, joining the xDrive50. Both versions of the iX have all-wheel drive with two electric motors. The xDrive50 is good for 516 horsepower, while the new M60 puts out a ground-stomping 610 hp. Every iX comes with a 106.3-kWh battery pack, with EPA-estimated range of up to 324 miles in the xDrive50 and up to 288 miles in the M60. (See our Expert Rating for details on our real-world range tests.) Compare the 2023 BMW iX trim levels in-depth.

Which iX trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the iX xDrive50 because it offers impressive performance and has better overall range for less money than the new M60. The optional Convenience package is also worth getting for its Harman Kardon sound system, augmented reality navigation and surround-view camera.

2023 BMW iX EV Insights

Trim:

iX xDrive50

Estimated Range Based on Age

edmunds TESTED

356 miles

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 356 miles.

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SAE Combo

Plug Type

12 hrs

240V Home Charging

36 min

DC Fast Charging

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EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.

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EV Battery Warranty

8 yrs or 100,000 miles

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

Estimated battery warranty remaining is 5 years or 58,000 miles for this car.

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$78/mo

$218/mo

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Reliability

The 2023 BMW iX has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 12 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

12 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V470000
Number of vehicles affected:: 136
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Defect Consequence:: Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 25V395000
Number of vehicles affected:: 70852
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Defect Consequence:: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V449000
Number of vehicles affected:: 69
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Defect Consequence:: An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V409000
Number of vehicles affected:: 11180
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles. The driver may unintentionally reactivate the cruise control system while turning the steering wheel at low speeds, resulting in a sudden increase of vehicle speed.
Defect Consequence:: A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V295000
Number of vehicles affected:: 31
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
Defect Consequence:: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V079000
Number of vehicles affected:: 15803
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Defect Consequence:: A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V026000
Number of vehicles affected:: 3431
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Defect Consequence:: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 22V944000
Number of vehicles affected:: 14086
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Defect Consequence:: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 22V741000
Number of vehicles affected:: 1
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle. The transmission final drive gear in the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam.
Defect Consequence:: The gear weld seam could break, resulting in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: A dealer will replace the electric drive unit, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed November 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 22V541000
Number of vehicles affected:: 367
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
Defect Consequence:: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:: Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.

Recall Number:: 22V483000
Number of vehicles affected:: 6930
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Defect Consequence:: A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 22V240000
Number of vehicles affected:: 3166
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50, and iX M60 vehicles. The air bag malfunction indicator light and display message may not illuminate in the event of a problem with the air bag control or pedestrian protection systems, due to incorrect software.
Defect Consequence:: An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
EV battery Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

BMW iX Reviews

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2023 iX Highlights

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SUV

Trim:

xDrive50

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$84,100
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Engine Type	Electric
EPA Electric Range	324 miles
Cost to Drive	$78/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	12.0 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	35.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	8 years / 100,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the iX models:

Active Driving Assistant: Consists of several advanced driving aids, including forward collision warning, blind-spot warning and lane departure warning.
Parking Assistant Professional: Records how you pull your car into a tricky spot. Once done, the iX can replay the program to park itself whether you're inside or outside the vehicle.
Active Driving Assistant Pro: Adds to Active Driving Assistant with hands-free driving capability up to 40 miles per hour in select conditions on the highway.

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