BMW iX1 LWB

More for less isn’t a punchline you’d use for a BMW, but the iX1 LWB is just that!

-  ABHAY VERMA

Common consensus is that EVs aren't as much fun as their internal combustion engine powered versions, but BMW has done more than turn this belief on its head. While the i5 M60 is a glorious example, the iX1 launched last year impressed immensely too, with its performance, fun factor and range. But BMW India made jaws drop at the 2025 Auto Expo by launching the long-wheelbase iX1 at just Rs 49 lakh ex-showroom! This, while offering more space and more range than before! All along we've also had car makers price electric versions of existing models at a higher price, but BMW seems to have pulled a rabbit out of its hat with the iX1 LWB. Okay, the above price is valid only for the first six months of production. But hey, the iX1 LWB is BMW's first locally assembled EV, enabling the price tag, which for the record is even lower than the petrol X1! So, the big question is, should you be making a beeline for BMW showrooms?