German luxury automaker BMW has announced new Australian pricing for its fully electric iX1 and iX2 models, with prices for both now starting below $80,000, and a new variant added to the lineup.
While the configurators have yet to reflect the updates, BMW is hoping new pricing will bring with it a new appeal to its fully electric vehicle range in Australia.
Gone are the eDrive20 variants of the iX1 and iX2. Now the iX1 xDrive30 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is the entry-level model and starts from $77,900, while the iX2 xDrive30 Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) starts from $79,990 (all prices before on-road costs).
This is a  notable price drop, with the iX1 previously starting from $80,600 for the now discontinued eDrive20, and $84,800 for the iX1 xDrive30. Similarly, the now discontinued iX2 eDrive20 once sold at $84,700, and the iX2 xDrive30 was previously $86,900.
That equates to discounts hovering around the $7,000 mark.
BMW also announced that it will now offer the iX1 xDrive30 with the Sport Collection treatment for a national driveaway price of $79,900.
All models feature a dual-motor fully electric powertrain driving all four wheels and putting out 230 kilowatts (kW) of power and 494 Nm of torque.
This is in addition to the fitting of silicon carbide (SiC) inverters announced earlier this year which are designed to enhance performance, power density, and battery range – though further details are yet to be published but will be available before launch.
Additional specification highlights for the new BMW iX1 xDrive30 Sport Collection model include:
- Alpine White exterior finish
- M Sport package
- 19″ M light-alloy wheels double-spoke style 871 M Bicolour
- Adaptive M suspension
- Veganza upholstery, Black
- Seat heating for driver and front passenger
- BMW Head-Up Display
- Surround View
- Driving Assistant Professional
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.