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BMW iX1 vs Renault Scenic E-Tech
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The Renault Scenic E-Tech is £70 cheaper than the BMW iX1 (£33,245 against £33,315).
- The Renault Scenic E-Tech goes further: about 295 miles against 245 in typical real-world driving.
- The BMW iX1 charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 30 minutes against 40.
- The BMW iX1 is more efficient (3.8 against 3.4 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Renault Scenic E-Tech has the bigger boot: 545 litres against 490.
Side by side
| BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh Long Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £33,315 | £33,245 |
| Real-world range | 245 mi | 295 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 321 mi | 387 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 175 mi | 210 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.8 mi/kWh | 3.4 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 65.2 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 130 kW | up to 150 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 30 min | 40 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 490 L | 545 L |
| Towing (braked) | 750 kg | 1,100 kg |
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,470 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 8.6 s | 7.9 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
| V2L | No | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Band 1 | Band 1 |
| Brand warranty | Check | 5 years |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BMW iX1 eDrive20 and Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh Long Range. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the BMW iX1 or the Renault Scenic E-Tech?
The Renault Scenic E-Tech is £70 cheaper than the BMW iX1 (£33,245 against £33,315).
Which has the longer range, the BMW iX1 or the Renault Scenic E-Tech?
The Renault Scenic E-Tech goes further: about 295 miles against 245 in typical real-world driving.
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