BMW iX vs Lotus Eletre
Verdict
At RM425,800, the BMW iX is RM73,200 cheaper than the Lotus Eletre and gives the bigger range figure, 692 km against 600 km, with a far lower RM545 annual road tax bill. The Lotus is the harder-hitting EV SUV: 603 hp, 4.5 seconds to 100 km/h and 258 km/h, plus a much larger 688-litre boot. The iX is the sensible long-distance buy on paper; the Eletre is for buyers who want the bigger, faster, more expensive car.
Pick the BMW iX if you want the longer 692 km range, lower RM425,800 price and cheaper RM545 yearly road tax.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want 603 hp performance, a 688-litre boot and can accept the higher price and running tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Lotus Eletre RM499,000
- Power: BMW iX 402 hp; Lotus Eletre 603 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX 5.1 s; Lotus Eletre 4.5 s
- EV range: BMW iX 692 km; Lotus Eletre 600 km
- Boot space: BMW iX 500 L; Lotus Eletre 688 L
- Road tax/year: BMW iX RM545; Lotus Eletre RM1,440
iX
- Longer 692 km EV range
- RM73,200 cheaper to buy
- Lower RM545 annual road tax
- Slower 5.1 s 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 500-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
Eletre
- Much stronger 603 hp output
- Quicker 4.5 s 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 688-litre boot
- Costs RM73,200 more
- Shorter 600 km EV range
- Higher RM1,440 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 425,800✓ | RM 499,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | 710 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh | 112 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 692 km✓ | 600 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 545✓ | RM 1,440 |
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.
iX vs Eletre FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Lotus Eletre better?
For most distance-focused buyers, the BMW iX makes more sense with 692 km range and a lower price. The Lotus Eletre is better if performance and boot space matter more, with 603 hp and 688 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM73,200 more than the BMW iX. That extra money buys more power, a quicker 0-100 km/h time, a higher top speed, a bigger boot and a longer warranty.
Which has the longer EV range?
The BMW iX has the longer claimed EV range at 692 km. The Lotus Eletre is rated at 600 km, so the BMW has a 92 km advantage on paper.