BMW iX xDrive50 electric vehicle exterior
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BMW iX xDrive50 - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV AWD

Power

385 kW

(523 HP)

0-100 km/h

4.6 s

Top Speed

200 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (111 kWh / 105 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 111 kWh
Net Capacity: 105 kWh
Buffer: 5%
The BMW iX xDrive50 reaches peak charging power of 198 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 32 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 293 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.4 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 51% in its class.

Average Charging Power

115 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.1

Maximum Charging Power

198 kW

At 23 → 40% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

5 kW

0–100% Charging Time

59 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 59 min 114.8 kW 1.09 C 113.1 kWh
0% → 90% 46 min 132.3 kW 1.26 C 101.8 kWh
0% → 80% 37 min 146.0 kW 1.39 C 90.5 kWh
5% → 100% 55 min 115.5 kW 1.10 C 107.5 kWh
5% → 90% 42 min 134.5 kW 1.28 C 96.2 kWh
5% → 80% 33 min 150.1 kW 1.43 C 84.9 kWh
10% → 100% 53 min 113.2 kW 1.08 C 101.8 kWh
10% → 90% 41 min 132.4 kW 1.26 C 90.5 kWh
10% → 80% 32 min 148.3 kW 1.41 C 79.2 kWh