BMW iX2 xDrive 30 real life range test

Vik Braykov, 05 May 2024

The BMW X2 is a sporty little SUV-coupe, which recently entered its second generation, getting bigger and better. The grown-up iX2 is the electric version of the regular X2 and while their style is polarizing they do share many luxury features with the bigger BMW models. The BMW iX2 has a distinct look, while also offering many practicalities to serve your daily commutes.

BMW iX2 xDrive 30 real life range test

Our detailed review of the BMW iX2 xDrive30 is coming soon, but now we’ll focus on its range in the real world. Its shape and size suggest reasonable efficiency, so the 64.8 kWh usable battery capacity should provide decent range.

BMW iX2 xDrive 30 real life range test

We drove our usual test routes, doing the same track both ways at constant speeds at the same place as with every other car we test. The ambient temperature while testing the iX2 was 20°C, which is absolutely perfect, meaning the compact BMW gets a bit of a bonus in its end results.

At our lowest testing speed of 37 mph the BMW iX2 demonstrates great efficiency. It rivals much smaller models that offer a lot less tech in the cabin. This means that the energy consumption of its on-board technology is minimal and the energy flow primarily goes to powering all four wheels.

When we sped up to 56 mph the iX2 kept its great efficiency. Despite its large 20-inch wheels and all-wheel drive, it ties smaller single-motor models in consumption, delivering excellent range.

Range test results

  • 37 mph
  • 56 mph
  • 81 mph
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
544 miles
5.1 mi/kWh 70°F
BMW i7 xDrive60 BMW i7 xDrive60
518 miles
5.1 mi/kWh 75°F
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4Matic Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4Matic
502 miles
4.3 mi/kWh 61°F
Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023) Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023)
452 miles
6 mi/kWh 100°F
Hyundai Ioniq 6 LR AWD Hyundai Ioniq 6 LR AWD
440 miles
5.9 mi/kWh 75°F
Kia EV9 99.8 kWh AWD Kia EV9 99.8 kWh AWD
439 miles
4.6 mi/kWh 52°F
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Volkswagen ID.4 GTX
419 miles
5.5 mi/kWh 63°F
Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
409 miles
4.7 mi/kWh 52°F
BMW iX2 xDrive30 BMW iX2 xDrive30
399 miles
6.2 mi/kWh 68°F
Tesla Model S 75D (2018, used) Tesla Model S 75D (2018, used)
393 miles
5.9 mi/kWh 73°F
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Volkswagen ID.Buzz
383 miles
5 mi/kWh 68°F
Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh
378 miles
5.9 mi/kWh 52°F
Polestar 2 Polestar 2
354 miles
4.9 mi/kWh 59°F
BMW i5 BMW i5
353 miles
4.3 mi/kWh 37°F
Hyundai Kona Electric 65.4kWh Hyundai Kona Electric 65.4kWh
350 miles
5.4 mi/kWh 52°F
Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG 43 4Matic Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG 43 4Matic
343 miles
3.8 mi/kWh 77°F
Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 Renault Megane E-Tech EV60
336 miles
6.1 mi/kWh 86°F
Peugeot e-2008 Peugeot e-2008
326 miles
6.4 mi/kWh 63°F
Jeep Avenger Jeep Avenger
323 miles
6.3 mi/kWh 79°F
Volvo EX30 Performance Volvo EX30 Performance
301 miles
4.7 mi/kWh 64°F
Fiat 500e Fiat 500e
276 miles
7.4 mi/kWh 68°F
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
455 miles
4.2 mi/kWh 70°F
Hyundai Ioniq 6 LR AWD Hyundai Ioniq 6 LR AWD
350 miles
4.7 mi/kWh 75°F
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4Matic Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4Matic
344 miles
2.9 mi/kWh 61°F
BMW i7 xDrive60 BMW i7 xDrive60
342 miles
3.4 mi/kWh 75°F
Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023) Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023)
328 miles
4.4 mi/kWh 100°F
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Volkswagen ID.4 GTX
315 miles
4.1 mi/kWh 63°F
Kia EV9 99.8 kWh AWD Kia EV9 99.8 kWh AWD
308 miles
2.9 mi/kWh 52°F
BMW iX2 xDrive30 BMW iX2 xDrive30
301 miles
4.6 mi/kWh 68°F
Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh
299 miles
4.7 mi/kWh 52°F
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Volkswagen ID.Buzz
293 miles
3.8 mi/kWh 68°F
BMW i5 BMW i5
286 miles
3.5 mi/kWh 37°F
Hyundai Kona Electric 65.4kWh Hyundai Kona Electric 65.4kWh
286 miles
4.4 mi/kWh 52°F
Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
286 miles
3.3 mi/kWh 52°F
Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG 43 4Matic Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG 43 4Matic
275 miles
3 mi/kWh 77°F
Tesla Model S 75D (2018, used) Tesla Model S 75D (2018, used)
265 miles
4 mi/kWh 73°F
Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 Renault Megane E-Tech EV60
255 miles
4.3 mi/kWh 86°F
Polestar 2 Polestar 2
241 miles
3.3 mi/kWh 59°F
Volvo EX30 Performance Volvo EX30 Performance
229 miles
3.6 mi/kWh 64°F
Jeep Avenger Jeep Avenger
217 miles
4.3 mi/kWh 79°F
Peugeot e-2008 Peugeot e-2008
216 miles
4.3 mi/kWh 63°F
Fiat 500e Fiat 500e
181 miles
4.9 mi/kWh 68°F
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
324 miles
3 mi/kWh 70°F
BMW i7 xDrive60 BMW i7 xDrive60
314 miles
3.1 mi/kWh 75°F
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4Matic Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4Matic
254 miles
2.2 mi/kWh 61°F
Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG 43 4Matic Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG 43 4Matic
231 miles
2.5 mi/kWh 77°F
Tesla Model S 75D (2018, used) Tesla Model S 75D (2018, used)
212 miles
3.2 mi/kWh 73°F
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Volkswagen ID.4 GTX
210 miles
2.7 mi/kWh 63°F
Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
209 miles
2.4 mi/kWh 52°F
Hyundai Ioniq 6 LR AWD Hyundai Ioniq 6 LR AWD
209 miles
2.8 mi/kWh 75°F
Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023) Tesla Model Y Long Range (2023)
208 miles
2.8 mi/kWh 100°F
BMW i5 BMW i5
204 miles
2.5 mi/kWh 37°F
BMW iX2 xDrive30 BMW iX2 xDrive30
189 miles
2.9 mi/kWh 68°F
Polestar 2 Polestar 2
186 miles
2.6 mi/kWh 59°F
Kia EV9 99.8 kWh AWD Kia EV9 99.8 kWh AWD
180 miles
1.9 mi/kWh 52°F
Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh
175 miles
2.7 mi/kWh 52°F
Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 Renault Megane E-Tech EV60
170 miles
2.8 mi/kWh 86°F
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Volkswagen ID.Buzz
163 miles
2.1 mi/kWh 68°F
Hyundai Kona Electric 65.4kWh Hyundai Kona Electric 65.4kWh
162 miles
2.5 mi/kWh 52°F
Volvo EX30 Performance Volvo EX30 Performance
156 miles
2.6 mi/kWh 64°F
Peugeot e-2008 Peugeot e-2008
144 miles
2.8 mi/kWh 63°F
Jeep Avenger Jeep Avenger
142 miles
2.8 mi/kWh 79°F
Fiat 500e Fiat 500e
119 miles
3.2 mi/kWh 68°F

At the highest testing speed of 81 mph the results of the iX2 xDrive30 are not quite as impressive, yet still good. The car is tall, which takes its toll at highway speeds, but even so the iX2 rivals single-motor vehicles and shows greater efficiency than every other all-wheel drive SUV competitor.

The BMW iX2 xDrive30's efficiency is commendable and the small SUV-coupe can comfortably travel longer distances without having to constantly stop for charging. Combined with its 130 kW charging support that lets you fill from 10% to 80% in 29 minutes that makes it a great fit for longer trips.

We now suggest you use the widget below to find out the iX2’s range in every combination of speed and temperature you might need. We've used our real world tests and a complex model to provide an estimate that should be as close to the actual performance as possible.

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