BMW iX1 LWB vs Kia EV6

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

BMW iX1 LWB
Kia EV6

BMW

iX1 LWB

From ₹52.7 Lakh

Kia

EV6

From ₹65.98 Lakh

BMW iX1 LWBeDrive20L M Sport · ₹52.7 Lakh
Kia EV6GT Line AWD · ₹65.98 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price iX1 LWB: ₹52.7 Lakh (ahead) EV6: ₹65.98 Lakh iX1 LWB ₹13.28 lakh cheaper
Safety iX1 LWB: Not rated yet EV6: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP
Range iX1 LWB: 546 km EV6: 663 km (ahead) MIDC claim
Power iX1 LWB: 204 PS EV6: 325 hp (ahead) Torque 250 vs 605 Nm
Boot iX1 LWB: 490 litres EV6: 520 litres (ahead) Length 4,616 vs 4,695 mm

Pick the iX1 LWB for the lower price.

Pick the EV6 for the 5-star safety rating, more range, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹52.7 Lakh
₹65.98 Lakh
On-road in
₹53.21 Lakh
₹66.49 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹89,404 a month
₹1,11,715 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
204 PS
325 hp
Torque
250 Nm
605 Nm
Gearbox
Single-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Range
546 km
663 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Long-wheelbase compact luxury electric SUV
Flagship Electric Performance Crossover
Seating Capacity
5
5 Seats
Ex-Showroom Price
Rs 52,70,000 (BMW India configurator, 29 September 2026)
Not listed
Introductory Price (BMW highlights page)
Rs 49,90,000
Not listed
Assembly
Assembled in India (configurator option: Assembly India)
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Drive System
Fifth-generation BMW eDrive, all-electric
Not listed
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h
8.6 s
Not listed
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not listed
Battery Capacity
66.4 kWh (BMW highlights page); configurator lists 64.8 kWh gross/net
Not listed
Drive Modes
Performance Control, BMW IconicSounds Electric
Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
Single-speed automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Not listed
Regeneration
Adaptive recuperation in D, maximum recuperation one-pedal driving in B
Not listed
AC Charging
11 kW (BMW Wallbox), 6:45 h for 0 to 100 percent
Not listed
DC Fast Charging
Up to 130 kW, 0:32 h for 10 to 80 percent
Not listed
Quick Top-Up
Up to 120 km of range in 10 minutes (DC)
Not listed
Charging Port
CCS2 (CarDekho)
Not listed

Brakes

Front Brakes
Ventilated disc (CarDekho)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated disc (CarDekho)
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
Yes, adaptive, with one-pedal B mode
Not listed

Wheels & Suspension

Wheels
18-inch M light alloy, double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
Not listed
Tyres
225/55 R18 tubeless, 124 mm sidewall height
Not listed
Suspension
Comfort suspension tuned for the long wheelbase, pre-tensioned anti-roll bar mounts
Not listed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Not listed
Puncture Kit
Tyre repair kit
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,616 mm
Not listed
Width
1,845 mm (CarDekho)
Not listed
Height
1,612 mm (CarDekho)
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,800 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
170 mm reported unladen (CarDekho)
Not listed
Boot Space
490 litres, up to 1,600 litres with rear seats folded
Not listed
Rear Seat
40:20:40 split folding, recline up to 28.5 degrees
Not listed
Glass Roof
Panoramic, about 9 sq ft, electric roller blind
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
8 (CarDekho)
Not listed
Driving Assistant
Lane departure warning, blind spot detection, rear collision warning
Not listed
Parking
Parking Assistant Plus: automated parking, Surround View 360-degree camera, reversing assistant (last 50 m)
Not listed
Headlight Assist
High-beam assistant
Not listed
Speed Limit Info
Yes
Not listed
Emergency Call
Intelligent Emergency Call
Not listed
Pedestrian Protection
Active pedestrian protection, acoustic pedestrian warning
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The standard-wheelbase iX1 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2022).
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 34.5/38, child occupant 42.2/49.
Airbags Count & Configuration
Not listed
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full curtain, front center airbag)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, Multi-Collision Brake, ABS with EBD)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 21 Autonomous Features: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA-Junction, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping & Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Highway Driving Assist HDA)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM in digital cluster) & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX Mounts
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Displays
BMW Live Cockpit Plus curved display: 10.25-inch instrument cluster and 10.7-inch touchscreen, BMW Operating System 9
Not listed
Audio
Harman Kardon, 12 speakers, 205 W
Not listed
Upholstery
Veganza perforated: Smoke White/Atlas Grey dual tone, or Castanea
Not listed
Front Seats
Sport seats, electric adjustment, driver memory
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic air conditioning
Not listed
Keyless
Comfort Access with BMW Digital Key Plus (share with up to 4 people)
Not listed
Phone Charging
Wireless charging tray
Not listed
Connectivity
BMW ConnectedDrive, Personal eSIM, My BMW App, over-the-air upgrades via BMW OneShop
Not listed
Tailgate
Automatic operation
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Adaptive LED with cornering function
Dual LED Projector Headlights with Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) & Dynamic Welcome Light Sequence
Tail Lights
Sculpted 3D LED with geometric pattern
Not listed
Styling
M Sport exterior parts, M door projector, M entry sills
Not listed
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Not listed
Full-Width Connected Star Map LED Tail Light Arch with Sequential Dynamic Indicators
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Integrated LED DRLs, Flush Automatic Pop-Out Door Handles & Aerodynamic Rear Wing Spoiler with Integrated Brake Light

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 years
Not listed
Battery Warranty
8 years or 1,60,000 km
Not listed
Extended Warranty
Available up to 10 years
Not listed
Roadside Assistance
Complimentary for 2 to 3 years, includes mobile EV charging support
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Not listed
Dual Motors (AWD: 165 kW Rear + 74 kW Front) / Single Rear Motor (RWD: 168 kW / 229 PS)
Drivetrain
Not listed
All-Wheel Drive (Dual Motor AWD with Electronic Disconnector) on AWD / Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) on RWD
Battery Pack Capacity
Not listed
84 kWh
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
Not listed
NMC Lithium-Ion (800V Ultra-Fast Charging Architecture, IP67 Waterproof, E-GMP Platform)
Top Speed
Not listed
192 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h (sec)
Not listed
5.2 sec (AWD) / 7.3 sec (RWD)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
Not listed
11 kW 3-Phase AC Home Wallbox: 0-100% in 7h 20m
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
Not listed
350 kW Ultra-Fast DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 18 mins (800V DC Charger; 50 kW DC in 73 mins)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Not listed
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load Bidirectional Power Output inside cabin 230V socket + outside charging port adapter up to 3.6 kW)
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Not listed
Smart Regenerative Braking 2.0 with i-Pedal One-Pedal Driving Mode & 6-Stage Steering Wheel Paddle Selectors (Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, Max i-Pedal)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes on all 4 Wheels (345 mm with Electronic Parking Brake EPB & Auto Hold)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (345 mm)
Front Suspension
Not listed
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs, Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD) & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD)
Wheel Type & Size
Not listed
19-inch Crystal-Cut Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Not listed
235/55 R19 Kumho / Nexen Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Type
Not listed
Tyre Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
Not listed
4,695 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
1,890 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,550 mm
Wheelbase (mm)
Not listed
2,900 mm (Long EV wheelbase)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Not listed
178 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
Not listed
2,090 kg (AWD) / 1,980 kg (RWD)
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
520 Litres (expandable to 1,300 L with 60:40 folded rear seats)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
Not listed
20 Litres (AWD) / 52 Litres (RWD Front Trunk / Frunk with LED Light)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
Not listed
Dual 12.3-inch Curved Panoramic Display: 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect EV Suite
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Not listed
12.3-inch Full Digital Color Driver Cluster Display with Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD with turn projection)
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Not listed
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, In-Built Alexa, V2L Charging Management, Remote Climate Pre-cooling, SOTA Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count
Not listed
Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio System with Subwoofer, External Amplifier & Intelli Q Technology
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Wide Electric Glass Sunroof with One-Touch Operation & Power Sunblind
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Not listed
Zero-Gravity Premium Relaxation Front Seats with Power Calf Support, Heated & Ventilated (3-Levels), Driver Memory & Vegan Suede/Leatherette Upholstery + Heated Rear Seats
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Not listed
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump Standard, Auto Defogger & Rear AC Outlets
Wireless Phone Charger
Not listed
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling Fan)

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Not listed
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Motorized Flap, 800V Architecture)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / Unlimited km factory warranty (extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
Battery & Motor Warranty
Not listed
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on the high-voltage battery pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹52.7 Lakh
₹65.98 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

eDrive20L M Sport₹52.7 Lakh GT Line AWD₹65.98 Lakh EV6 ₹13.28 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

iX1 LWB eDrive20L M Sport against EV6 GT Line AWD

CityiX1 LWBEV6Gap
Mumbai₹53.21 Lakh₹66.49 LakhiX1 LWB ₹13.28 lakh less
Pune₹53.21 Lakh₹66.49 LakhiX1 LWB ₹13.28 lakh less
New Delhi₹53.21 Lakh₹66.49 LakhiX1 LWB ₹13.28 lakh less
Bengaluru₹58.55 Lakh₹73.15 LakhiX1 LWB ₹14.61 lakh less
Chennai₹53.29 Lakh₹66.57 LakhiX1 LWB ₹13.28 lakh less
Hyderabad₹53.32 Lakh₹66.59 LakhiX1 LWB ₹13.28 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the iX1 LWB or the EV6?

The iX1 LWB, by ₹13.28 lakh on the versions compared here: iX1 LWB eDrive20L M Sport at ₹52.7 Lakh against EV6 GT Line AWD at ₹65.98 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹53.21 Lakh against ₹66.49 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The EV6 claims 663 km against 546 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The iX1 LWB: not tested in this form; the standard-wheelbase iX1 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2022). The EV6: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The iX1 LWB has 8 airbags and the EV6 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The iX1 LWB eDrive20L M Sport makes 204 PS and 250 Nm and the EV6 GT Line AWD makes 325 hp and 605 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The EV6 is 79 mm longer. Boot space is 490 litres in the iX1 LWB and 520 litres in the EV6.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹89,404 a month for the iX1 LWB and ₹1,11,715 for the EV6, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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