BMW iX vs Lotus Eletre
The BMW iX leads on range (EPA). The Lotus Eletre leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
SUV
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025
77/100#18 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
Lotus Eletre S
1 of 4 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026
80/100#40 of 281 · Everyday
BMW iX is cheaper by $141,400
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iXBMW iXLotus EletreLotus Eletre
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+78 mi· 27%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+155 kW· 79%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.1 s quicker· 2%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.6 cu ft· 38%
- Power- best on this row+50 kW· 13%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row11.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 26%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX | Lotus Eletre |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version not named | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: ELETRE | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW iX xDrive45 Sport | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iXLotus Eletre
Range
10083Charging
4766Performance
9293Practicality
7389
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025 - Price checked Jan 28, 2025 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- xDrive60
- $88,500
Lotus Eletre
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
lotuscars.com- CARBON
- $229,900
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW iXiX
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX
- BMW iX
- 364 miEPA
- Lotus Eletre
- 286 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 78 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW iX
- Lotus Eletre
- 20 minversion not named
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lotus Eletre
- BMW iX
- 195 kW
- Lotus Eletre
- 350 kW
- Ahead by
- 155 kW
Which is quicker?
Lotus EletreLotus Eletre
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Lotus Eletre
- BMW iX
- Lotus Eletre
- 4.5 s
- Ahead by
- 0.1 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW iXiX
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW iX
- BMW iX
- Lotus Eletre
- Ahead by
- $141,400
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 35 sources
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