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BMW electric, plug-in hybrid cars in the UK
Be EV Wise lists BMW models that can be bought new in the UK: 10 pure EV versions and 2 plug-in hybrids. Guide prices in our list run from £33,315 (BMW iX1 eDrive20) to £93,105 (BMW iX xDrive60).
BMW models at a glance
| Model | Type | Body, seats | Guide price | Range | Battery | Rapid charging | Boot | Grant | Brand warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse saloon) | Pure EV | Saloon, 5 | £53,005 | about 440 mi | 108.7 kWh | up to 230 kW | 451 L | Not listed | Check |
| i4 eDrive35 | Pure EV | Saloon, 5 | £51,730 | about 270 mi | 67.1 kWh | up to 95 kW | 470 L | Not listed | Check |
| i4 eDrive40 | Pure EV | Saloon, 5 | £59,465 | about 325 mi | 81.3 kWh | up to 130 kW | 470 L | Not listed | Check |
| i4 M60 xDrive | Pure EV | Saloon, 5 | £71,000 | about 285 mi | 81.3 kWh | up to 130 kW | 470 L | Not listed | Check |
| iX xDrive45 | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £75,305 | about 290 mi | 94.8 kWh | up to 115 kW | 500 L | Not listed | Check |
| iX xDrive60 | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £93,105 | about 325 mi | 109.1 kWh | up to 150 kW | 500 L | Not listed | Check |
| iX1 eDrive20 | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £33,315 | about 245 mi | 65.2 kWh | up to 95 kW | 490 L | Band 1 | Check |
| iX2 eDrive20 | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £33,315 | about 250 mi | 65.2 kWh | up to 95 kW | 525 L | Band 1 | Check |
| iX3 40 (Neue Klasse) | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £53,250 | about 315 mi | 82.6 kWh | up to 170 kW | 578 L | Not listed | Check |
| iX3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse) | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £58,755 | about 400 mi | 108.7 kWh | up to 230 kW | 578 L | Not listed | Check |
| 530e | Plug-in hybrid | Saloon, 5 | About £55,000–£65,000 | up to 64 mi (official) | 19.4 kWh | n/a | Check | Not listed | Check |
| X5 xDrive50e | Plug-in hybrid | SUV, 5 | £80,000 and above | up to 64 mi (official) | Plug-in battery | n/a | Check | Not listed | Check |
Guide prices are approximate and some may already include the Electric Car Grant. Pure EV range is a typical real-world estimate; plug-in hybrid range is the official electric-only figure. Battery chemistry is shown only where a source names it. *Warranty depends on servicing conditions. "Check" means we have not confirmed it: ask the seller. Reliability: see the Warrantywise Reliability Index (built from used-car repair data, so many new models have no score).
Highlights
- Lowest-priced pure EV: BMW iX1 eDrive20, about £33,315.
- Longest real-world range: BMW i3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse saloon), about 440 miles.
- Fastest rapid charging: BMW i3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse saloon), up to 230 kW.
- Biggest boot: BMW iX3 40 (Neue Klasse), 578 litres.
- Longest plug-in hybrid electric range: BMW 530e, up to 64 miles (official).
- Electric Car Grant: 2 variants appeared on published lists (confirm variant and price).
What to check before you buy a BMW
- Confirm the on-the-road price, and whether any Electric Car Grant is included.
- Ask for the vehicle and battery warranty terms in writing, including servicing conditions.
- Ask which battery chemistry the exact car has.
- Look up the model in the Warrantywise Reliability Index.
Frequently asked questions about BMW
Which BMW electric and hybrid cars can you buy new in the UK?
Our list includes the 530e, X5 xDrive50e, i3, i4, iX, iX1, iX2, iX3. That is 10 pure EV versions and 2 plug-in hybrids. Availability and trims change, so confirm with a dealer.
How much does a new BMW cost in the UK?
Guide prices in our list run from £33,315 (BMW iX1 eDrive20) to £93,105 (BMW iX xDrive60). Prices are approximate, change often, and some may already include the Electric Car Grant. Always confirm the on-the-road price with the seller.
What range do BMW electric cars have?
Typical real-world range in our list runs from about 245 to 440 miles across the 10 pure EV versions. The official WLTP figure is higher; winter and motorway driving reduce range further.
Are the BMW hybrids self-charging or plug-in?
In our list, BMW 530e is a plug-in hybrid; BMW X5 xDrive50e is a plug-in hybrid. Full hybrids charge themselves and cannot be plugged in; plug-in hybrids have a larger battery you charge from a socket.
Are any BMW cars eligible for the Electric Car Grant?
Some are. BMW iX1 eDrive20, BMW iX2 eDrive20 appeared on published Electric Car Grant lists. The grant applies by variant and only to cars priced at or below £37,000, so confirm with the seller and check GOV.UK.
What warranty does BMW offer on new cars?
We have not confirmed BMW's standard new-car warranty for this guide. Ask the seller for the vehicle and battery warranty terms in writing.
What battery do BMW cars use?
Battery chemistry is not published in our sources for these BMW models. Ask the seller to confirm it in writing for the exact car.
How reliable are BMW cars?
Each model can be checked against the Warrantywise Reliability Index, which uses used-car repair data (vehicles three to fifteen years old, at least 250 per model). Many new models have no score yet, and the Index is not a prediction for an individual car.
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Figures compiled September 2026 from published UK sources and are approximate. Page reviewed 2026-09-20. General information, not financial, legal or technical advice.