Verdict
The BMW iX is the more sensible Malaysian buy at RM425,800, undercutting the Lotus Eletre by RM73,200 while delivering an effectively identical 602 km range against 600 km. Its RM545 annual road tax is also far easier to swallow than RM1,440. The Eletre answers with 603 hp, a 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 350 kW DC charging, versus 402 hp, 5.1 seconds and 175 kW for the iX. Choose the Lotus for outright pace and faster high-power charging; choose the BMW for price, air suspension and everyday equipment.
The Eletre Eletre 900 Sport Carbon (RM839,000) sits above every iX variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BMW iX if you want virtually the same claimed range for RM73,200 less, plus air suspension, a panoramic glass roof and auto parking.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if 603 hp, 350 kW DC charging, a 688-litre boot and a five-year manufacturer warranty matter more than the higher price and road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Lotus Eletre RM499,000.
- Motor output: BMW iX 402 hp and 700 Nm; Lotus Eletre 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- DC charging: BMW iX 175 kW; Lotus Eletre 350 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX 5.1 seconds; Lotus Eletre 4.5 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW iX 500 litres; Lotus Eletre 688 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW iX RM545; Lotus Eletre RM1,440.
iX
- RM73,200 lower purchase price with 602 km claimed range.
- Front and rear air suspension plus panoramic glass roof.
- Auto parking and contactless powered boot.
- 175 kW DC charging is half the Eletre's 350 kW rate.
- 500-litre boot trails the Eletre's 688 litres.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Eletre's five years.
Eletre
- 603 hp delivers 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds.
- 350 kW DC charging and 800V architecture.
- 688-litre boot and 10 airbags.
- Costs RM73,200 more and annual road tax is RM895 higher.
- No panoramic glass roof.
- No auto parking listed.
What the iX has over the Eletre
What the Eletre has over the iX
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Eletre is 165 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Eletre: 688 litres against 500.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,800✓ | RM499,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545✓ | RM1,440 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,345/mo✓ | RM5,095/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM11,319✓ | RM13,222 |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,485✓ | RM1,659 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM7.42✓ | RM8.29 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM66,743✓ | RM81,603 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 4.6 hours✓ | 5.1 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 40 min | 20 min✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | 710 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh | 112 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 602 km✓ | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | 350 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds | 4.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | 2,490 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 688 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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iX vs Eletre FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Lotus Eletre better?
The BMW iX is better for lower ownership costs, air suspension and near-identical 602 km claimed range. The Lotus Eletre is better for performance, with 603 hp and a 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time, plus 350 kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM499,000, which is RM73,200 more than the BMW iX at RM425,800.
Which one charges faster?
The Lotus Eletre charges faster on DC, supporting 350 kW against the BMW iX's 175 kW. Both support 22 kW AC charging, but the Eletre's 800V architecture gives it the clear advantage at suitable DC chargers.
How long does charging take?
The iX's 100.6 kWh battery takes about 4.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 175 kW peak. The Eletre's 112.0 kWh battery takes about 5.1 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 350 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The Eletre carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the iX. iX: 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty. Eletre: 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty.