Polestar Polestar 3
$64/month avg
Range: 350 miles
Efficiency: 2.8 mi/kWh
Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 347 kWh
Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 4,167 kWh
Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $2.08
EPA range per full charge: 364 miles
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a BMW iX
xDrive50 configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.
Battery
111.5 kWh
Range
364 mi
Efficiency
2.9 mi/kWh
MSRP
$87,000
BMW iX is a high-intent U.S. search for drivers who want premium electric SUV comfort with long-range usability, but still need accurate charging-cost expectations. In real ownership, monthly spend is mostly determined by charging mix and mileage pattern. At the current home benchmark ($0.18/kWh), 1,000 miles is about $62.50. At a full public-charging pattern ($0.45/kWh), the same monthly distance is about $156.25.
Ideal For
- Luxury SUV buyers comparing iX charging cost against premium gas SUVs before switching.
- Drivers with mixed city and highway use who need predictable monthly charging budgets.
- Households evaluating whether home-first charging keeps premium EV ownership cost stable.
- Buyers testing the annual cost impact of public-heavy charging on a large-battery luxury SUV.
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Cost to Charge BMW iX at Home
Home charging snapshot using the current U.S. residential rate of $0.18/kWh.
Electricity rate used
$0.18/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
34.7 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$6.25
Cost per full charge
$20.07
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$62.50
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$750.00
Home Charging Breakdown
Cost to Charge BMW iX at Public Charging Stations
100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.
Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
34.7 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$15.63
Cost per full charge
$50.18
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$156.25
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$1,875.00
Public Charging Breakdown
Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $5.21
Extra monthly cost vs home: $93.75 higher
Extra annual cost vs home: $1,125.00 higher
Compared to gas baseline: spend $442.68/year more
Seasonal Charging Cost: BMW iX
Large-pack profile (>100 kWh). Large battery vehicles generally reduce range anxiety, but seasonal HVAC and thermal management can still move monthly cost materially.
Planning heuristic (not a universal rule). Reviewed monthly. Sources: AAA EV temperature testing; U.S. DOE weather and fuel-economy guidance; Recurrent model-level seasonal behavior datasets.
Winter factor range
+18% to +38%
Factor band: 1.18x-1.38x baseline.
Summer factor range
+6% to +15%
Factor band: 1.06x-1.15x baseline.
Estimated home monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $73.75-$86.25
Summer: $66.25-$71.88
Estimated public monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $184.38-$215.62
Summer: $165.63-$179.69
Use planned overnight windows and avoid unnecessary high-SOC public sessions during weather extremes.
Need detailed seasonal budgeting methods? Read the Winter EV Charging Cost Guide and Summer EV Charging Cost Guide.
Charging Costs by State
Top 5 cheapest states for BMW iX: North Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $0.11/kWh | $38.19 | $458.33 | #1 |
| Arkansas | $0.12/kWh | $41.67 | $500.00 | #2 |
| Idaho | $0.12/kWh | $41.67 | $500.00 | #3 |
| Missouri | $0.12/kWh | $41.67 | $500.00 | #4 |
| Nebraska | $0.12/kWh | $41.67 | $500.00 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | $0.12/kWh | $41.67 | $500.00 | #6 |
| Iowa | $0.13/kWh | $45.14 | $541.67 | #7 |
| Kentucky | $0.13/kWh | $45.14 | $541.67 | #8 |
| Louisiana | $0.13/kWh | $45.14 | $541.67 | #9 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | $45.14 | $541.67 | #10 |
| Nevada | $0.13/kWh | $45.14 | $541.67 | #11 |
| North Carolina | $0.13/kWh | $45.14 | $541.67 | #12 |
| South Dakota | $0.13/kWh | $45.14 | $541.67 | #13 |
| Tennessee | $0.13/kWh | $45.14 | $541.67 | #14 |
| Utah | $0.13/kWh | $45.14 | $541.67 | #15 |
| Washington | $0.13/kWh | $45.14 | $541.67 | #16 |
| Wyoming | $0.13/kWh | $45.14 | $541.67 | #17 |
| Georgia | $0.14/kWh | $48.61 | $583.33 | #18 |
| Kansas | $0.14/kWh | $48.61 | $583.33 | #19 |
| Mississippi | $0.14/kWh | $48.61 | $583.33 | #20 |
| Arizona | $0.15/kWh | $52.08 | $625.00 | #21 |
| Florida | $0.15/kWh | $52.08 | $625.00 | #22 |
| Minnesota | $0.15/kWh | $52.08 | $625.00 | #23 |
| New Mexico | $0.15/kWh | $52.08 | $625.00 | #24 |
| Oregon | $0.15/kWh | $52.08 | $625.00 | #25 |
| South Carolina | $0.15/kWh | $52.08 | $625.00 | #26 |
| Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $52.08 | $625.00 | #27 |
| West Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $52.08 | $625.00 | #28 |
| Alabama | $0.16/kWh | $55.56 | $666.67 | #29 |
| Colorado | $0.16/kWh | $55.56 | $666.67 | #30 |
| Indiana | $0.16/kWh | $55.56 | $666.67 | #31 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | $55.56 | $666.67 | #32 |
| Delaware | $0.17/kWh | $59.03 | $708.33 | #33 |
| Illinois | $0.17/kWh | $59.03 | $708.33 | #34 |
| Ohio | $0.17/kWh | $59.03 | $708.33 | #35 |
| Wisconsin | $0.18/kWh | $62.50 | $750.00 | #36 |
| Maryland | $0.20/kWh | $69.44 | $833.33 | #37 |
| Michigan | $0.20/kWh | $69.44 | $833.33 | #38 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | $69.44 | $833.33 | #39 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | $79.86 | $958.33 | #40 |
| Vermont | $0.23/kWh | $79.86 | $958.33 | #41 |
| Connecticut | $0.25/kWh | $86.81 | $1,041.67 | #42 |
| Alaska | $0.26/kWh | $90.28 | $1,083.33 | #43 |
| New Hampshire | $0.26/kWh | $90.28 | $1,083.33 | #44 |
| New York | $0.27/kWh | $93.75 | $1,125.00 | #45 |
| Maine | $0.30/kWh | $104.17 | $1,250.00 | #46 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | $107.64 | $1,291.67 | #47 |
| Rhode Island | $0.31/kWh | $107.64 | $1,291.67 | #48 |
| California | $0.35/kWh | $121.53 | $1,458.33 | #49 |
| Hawaii | $0.42/kWh | $145.83 | $1,750.00 | #50 |
How Long Does It Take to Charge?
Level 1 (120V outlet)
Speed: 2-4 miles/hour
Time to full: 70-93 hours
Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage
Level 2 (240V home)
Speed: 15-21 miles/hour
Time to full: 11-16 hours
Best for: Daily home charging
DC Fast Charging
Speed: up to 210 kW (106 miles in 15 min)
Time to 80%: about 35 minutes
Best for: Road trips and fast top-ups
Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo
Full Specifications
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Trim | xDrive50 |
| Battery Size | 111.5 kWh |
| Range | 364 miles |
| Efficiency | 2.9 mi/kWh |
| Charging Speed | L1: 2-4 miles/hour; L2: 15-21 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 210 kW (106 miles in 15 min) |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Category | suv |
| MSRP | $87,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge a BMW iX per month?
At $0.18/kWh home charging, BMW iX is about $62.50 per 1,000 miles. At $0.45/kWh public charging, it is about $156.25 for the same monthly distance.
What is BMW iX charging cost per 100 miles?
Using current benchmark assumptions, BMW iX runs near $6.25 per 100 miles on home electricity and about $15.63 per 100 miles on full public charging.
How much more does public charging cost for BMW iX?
Compared with home-first charging behavior, full public charging is about $93.75 higher per month and about $1,125.00 higher per year for a 12,000-mile profile.
Is BMW iX expensive to charge compared with smaller EVs?
BMW iX generally sits above compact and midsize EV categories on cost per 100 miles because of its larger battery class and luxury SUV footprint. Home charging remains the strongest lever for keeping total annual spend controlled.
How long does BMW iX take to charge at home and DC fast stations?
Typical planning windows are around 70-93 hours on Level 1, 11-16 hours on Level 2, and about 35 minutes to 80% on DC fast charging when battery and station conditions are favorable.
Can BMW iX still save money versus gas each year?
Against a 25 MPG gas baseline at $2.98/gal, BMW iX saves about $682.32 per year at home-rate assumptions.
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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.98/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.