The 2026 BMW iX marks the first major update since the electric midsize SUV debuted for the 2022 model year, bringing power and efficiency upgrades as well as refreshed styling and a new base model.

BMW has revealed a new version of its flagship electric SUV, the iX, promising more power, quicker acceleration and extra range. Although not a car known for its aesthetic subtlety, we were won over by its technology,

All 2026 BMW iX models receive a new, higher-efficiency heat pump system that allows waste heat from the powertrain to be used to warm the passenger cabin. This same system can also warm the iX’s battery pack and drive system in an effort to increase range.