BMW Is Working On Building All-Electric Version Of X1 Crossover

BMW is working on competing in the EV market with its iX1, a fully electric compact crossover

The model will go into production in November 2022

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Mercedes EQA, Tesla Model Y, and Audi Q4 e-Tron are going to be iX1 top competitors

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The 2022 iX1 will come with a 64.8kWh battery offering 272 miles maximum range

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It comes standard with 2 electric motors and gives a combined power of 313hp

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The iX1 crossover accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 5.7 seconds

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iX1 has a standard onboard 11kWAC (Alternate Current) charger with an option to increase to 22kW

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It recharges at a maximum rate of 130kW with a DC fast charging

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