This becomes the first-ever electric BMW to be locally manufactured in India
The BMW X1 LWB Electric has been launched in India at a price of Rs 49 lakh, ex-showroom. Note that it marked its presence at the ongoing Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. It will be produced at the BMW Group’s Chennai facility in Tamil Nadu. It is available in a sole eDrive20L drivetrain. The bookings for the same are already underway. Being a BMW, it bears striking exterior elements along with loads of modern-day in-cabin amenities to pamper the occupants. Let us take a look at the details here.
BMW X1 LWB Electric Launched – Specs
The electric SUV comes with a 66.4 kWh battery pack which is good for an MIDC-certified range of 531 km on a single charge. The electric motor mounted on the front axle produces a decent 204 hp and 250 Nm of maximum power and torque, respectively. This enables a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of just 8.6 seconds. It gets adaptive recuperation and one-pedal driving for added convenience. Using a 130 kW DC fast charger, the battery can be juiced up from 10% to 80% in just 29 mins (120 km added in just 10 mins). You can also go for an 11 kW AC home charger which takes 6 hours 30 mins to go from 0 to 100%.
| BMW X1 LWB Electric | Specs |
| Battery | 66.4 kWh |
| Range | 531 km (MIDC) |
| Power | 204 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| Acc. (0-100 km/h) | 8.6 seconds |
| 130 kW DC Fast Charging | 29 mins (10% to 80%) |
Interior, Features and Safety
The BMW X1 LWB Electric bears a modern cabin with the use of top-notch materials. Along with that, the latest tech, connectivity, safety and convenience amenities are designed to make the occupants excited and comfortable. The main highlights include:
- Widescreen Curved Display
- Luxury Instrument Panel
- M Sport Steering Wheel
- 12-speaker Harmon Kardon Sound System
- Multi-way Adjustable Sports Seats (Driver and Passenger)
- Expansive Rear Legroom
- Reclining Rear Seats
- Panorama Sunroof
- 5th-Gen BMW eDrive Technology
- BMW Operating System 9
- Over-the-Air Updates
- MyBMW App
- BMW Digital Key Plus with Comfort Access
- Parking Assistant
- Driver Assistance System
- 2,800 mm Wheelbase
My View
BMW has expanded its electric portfolio in India with the latest X1 LWB Electric SUV. Note that the long wheelbase is something that Indian buyers really appreciate. People mostly use these premium high-end cars as chauffeur-driven vehicles. As a consequence, having additional space at the rear goes a long way in ensuring the utmost comfort of the passengers. Let us see how well the customers react to it.
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