BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport Now Sharper, Faster, with More range

BMW’s all-electric iX is back with a bit of new jewellery, gym-worthy muscle, and and bags of extra power storage.

Due to sail into Aussie shores in mid-2025, the new iX xDrive45 M Sport replaces the xDrive40 Sport with more power, more range, and just the right amount of M Sport oomph. It’s like BMW finally took the iX out of its eco-retreat and sent it straight to boot camp.

What’s New?

💥 More Power – Now pushing 300kW and 700Nm, the iX xDrive45 drops its 0-100km/h time to 5.1 seconds—a full second quicker than before. That’s properly brisk for something that still looks like a chunky concept car. The looks may not be to everyone’s taste, but the power under the foot is irresistible.

🔋 Better Battery, Bigger Range – A 94.8kWh pack boosts range by 38%, bringing it to 602km (WLTP). If that’s not enough, BMW’s MAX RANGE mode wrings out an extra 25% by shutting down power-hungry features. Say goodbye to seat warmers and hello to ….. never mind, that’s a story for another time.

⚡ Faster Charging – DC charging now hits 175kW, getting you from 10-80% in just over half an hour. Maximum charging available is 350kw and very few EVs on the market can cope with it. Kia, Hyundai, and Porsche are among the lucky owners. Even with 175kw, it doesn’t mean that’s what you’ll get 100% of the time.

Not all public charging is the same.

🛞 Refined Ride – BMW tweaked wheel bearings, tyres, and rear axle for better handling and efficiency. Adaptive air suspension and Integral Active Steering are optional, because why not?

✨ Styling Tweaks – The iX still has its love-it-or-hate-it looks, but now the kidney grille glows (because of course it does), and new adaptive LED headlights add extra panache. A suite of fresh colours—including Frozen Deep Grey and Arctic Race Blue—should help distract from the fact that it still resembles a rolling block flats, albeit a hi-tech one.

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ABOVE: BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport is Sharper, Faster, with More range

Inside: High-Tech and M Sport Attitude

The M Sport package isn’t just about the bodywork—it’s inside, too.

Expect M multifunction seats, a leather-wrapped M steering wheel, and Dark Silver trim to dial up the sportiness. BMW’s iDrive 8.5 infotainment system sits within the curved display, and a chic Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof is now standard for moody late-night drives.

Final Thoughts

With these little tweaks, a touch more grunt, and extra tech goodies, the iX xDrive45 M Sport could finally win over those still on the fence about electric SUVs. But with stiff competition from the Mercedes EQE SUV, Audi Q8 e-tron, and Tesla’s ever-polarising Model X, will BMW’s big electric bruiser stand out? If Tesla’s psychotic owner keeps up his antics, the Beemer earns extra qudos.

Time (and a proper road trip) will tell.

Key highlights: (bold items highlighting additional content or change versus the outgoing iX xDrive40 Sport)

21” Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels, (non-runflat tyres), incl. tyre repair kit
M Sport Package
Adaptive LED Headlights
Alarm System
Ambient Lighting
Automatic Air Conditioning, 4-Zone
BMW Iconic Sounds
BMW Kidney Iconic Glow
BMW Live Cockpit Pro, BMW Operating System 8.5
Comfort Access
Charging Cable – Mode 2 for domestic sockets
Charging Cable – Mode 3 for public chargers
Connected Package Professional, incl. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
ConnectedDrive eDrive Services
DAB+ Digital Radio
Driving Assistant Professional
harman/kardon 18-speaker Surround Sound
Metallic paint
M leather steering wheel
M interior highlights in Dark Silver
M Multifunctional Seats, front incl. massage function
Interior Design ‘Suite’ – Vegetable Tanned Leather
Panorama glass roof ‘Sky Lounge’
Parking Assistant Professional
Seat Heating, front
Steering wheel heating
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Wireless phone charging

Equipment program

The BMW iX equipment offer focuses on one core package, now known as ‘Executive’. This incorporates Soft Close Doors, Interior Applications ‘Clear & Bold’ and Active Seat Ventilation in a single package. For the first time on an entry iX model, both Adaptive 2-axle air suspension and Integral Active Steering are

Details of the packages are as follows:

Executive

– Soft close doors

– Interior polished crystal glass applications Clear & Bold

– Interior camera

– Privacy glass with sun protection glazing

– Active Seat Ventilation, front seats

– Heat Comfort Package, which includes:

Seat heating, front and rear
Armrest heating, centre console
Armrest heating, front and rear doors
Heated instrument panel lower section (beneath steering wheel and glove box lid)
Heated front and rear door panels, upper trim

$6,500

Optional features
Integral Active Steering Features an angle-dependent steering ratio on the front axle with combined steering rear wheels for greater manoeuvrability at low speeds and improved stability at higher speeds	$3,000
Adaptive 2-axle air suspension with automatic self-levelling	$4,000
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System 30 speakers/1,615W with diamond tweeters, fully active speaker control for optimum 3D surround sound on all seatsNote: Must be ordered in combination with Executive Package	$9,500

Exterior finishes

Metallic (No cost option)

M Carbon Black
Black Sapphire
Mineral White
Arctic Race Blue
Dune Grey
Aventurine Red

BMW Individual Metallic Paint

Storm Bay: $2,400
Tanzanite Blue (available from April 2025 production)
Frozen Deep Grey: $5,500

Alloy wheel program

21” M aerodynamic alloy wheels 1024 M Bicolour
Standard equipment
22” M aerodynamic alloy wheels 1025 M Bicolour
$2,500
23” BMW Individual aerodynamic wheels 1028 Bicolour
$5,000

Variant	xDrive45 M Sport
Power unit	Battery electric with fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology
Drive	All wheel (xDrive)
Power (kW)	300
Torque (Nm)	700
HV battery (kWh; net)	94.8
0-100km/h (sec)	5.1
Consumption	21.8
EV range (WLTP)	Up to 602km
Price	$142,900