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BMW iX1 vs Lexus UX 300e
Selected trimStandard · 2023-26280 mi · 72.8 kWh · £47,495
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW iX1 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Lexus UX 300e leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW iX1 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Lexus UX 300e if...
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BMW iX1 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueBMW
BMW
6.4
Lexus
4.5
Motorway RangeBMW
BMW
5.9
Lexus
2.7
FamilyBMW
BMW
7.4
Lexus
5.9
ChargingBMW
BMW
4.1
Lexus
0.1
Cost Per MileBMW
BMW
9.3
Lexus
3.8
City DrivingLexus
BMW
4.6
Lexus
6.3
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
BMW iX1
eDrive20 Sport
- £10,430 cheaper
- 40 miles more WLTP range
- 123 litres more boot space
- 80 kW faster rapid charging
- 51 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Lexus UX 300eBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £37,065 (better) | £47,495 |
| Official range | 320 miles (better) | 280 miles |
| Boot space | 490 L (better) | 367 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min (better) | 80 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8.6 sec | 7.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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BMW iX1
Lexus UX 300e
Length
BMW iX14,500mm
Lexus UX 300e4,495mm-5mm
Width
BMW iX11,845mm
Lexus UX 300e1,840mm-5mm
Height
BMW iX11,616mm
Lexus UX 300e1,545mm-71mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Lexus UX 300eBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,845 mm | 1,840 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,104 mm | 2,080 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,616 mm | 1,545 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.9 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 555 mm spare | 560 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Lexus UX 300eBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 490 L (better) | 367 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1495 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport |  Lexus UX 300e Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.50m | 4.50m-5mm |
| Width | 1.84m | 1.84m-5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.10m | 2.08m-24mm |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.54m-71mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.69m | 2.64m-52mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 166mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 490L (better) | 367L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1495L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.9m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 1,840kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 64.7kWh | 72.8kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 320 mi (better) | 280 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 130kW (better) | 50kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £37,065 (better) | £47,495 |
| Price after EV grant | £33,315 (-£3,750) | £47,495 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2023+ | 2023–2026 |
* BMW iX1: 11 kW AC is standard; 22 kW AC was an option.
* BMW iX1: Rating from the BMW X1 (2022), which covers the iX1. An extra pole test on the iX1 showed weak chest protection, without changing the stars.
* BMW iX1: Current figure, after a March 2026 efficiency update. Earlier cars: xDrive30 259-270 miles WLTP, eDrive20 268-296 miles WLTP.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Lexus UX 300eBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 320 miles (better) | 280 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 267 miles (better) | 233 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min (better) | 80 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 130 kW (better) | 50 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 6.6 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 64.7 kWh | 71.4 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Lexus UX 300eBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.6 sec | 7.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 300 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Watch the reviews
Watch selected video reviews here, or visit each model page for the full collection.
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Lexus UX 300eBase |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £23,250 | £18,748 |
| Average used price | £25,220 | £21,478 |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Calculate company-car tax
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant86%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist92%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Lexus UX 300e Base
Tested 2019
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist77%
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Lexus UX 300eBase |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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BMW iX1
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Lexus UX 300e
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
BMW iX1
- £23,7132023Car360View
- £23,2502023Browns of RichmondView
- £25,4492023Browns of RichmondView
Lexus UX 300e
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lexus UX 300e worth the extra £10,430 over the BMW iX1?
The Lexus UX 300e costs £10,430 more than the BMW iX1. For that premium it adds a 1.1s quicker 0-62mph time. The BMW iX1 is not just cheaper - it also offers 40 miles more WLTP range, 80 kW faster peak rapid charging and 123 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the BMW iX1 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW iX1 or the Lexus UX 300e?
The BMW iX1 is £10,430 cheaper to buy. The BMW iX1 is cheaper to charge, roughly £136 a year versus £176 for the Lexus UX 300e, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the BMW iX1 comes out roughly £10,630 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BMW iX1 and Lexus UX 300e like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 267 miles for the BMW iX1 and 233 miles for the Lexus UX 300e - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BMW iX1 goes roughly 34 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 29 minutes in the BMW iX1 and 80 in the Lexus UX 300e, so the BMW iX1 loses less time at each stop. That makes the BMW iX1 the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW iX1 or the Lexus UX 300e?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 560 mm of total clearance for the Lexus UX 300e and about 555 mm of total clearance for the BMW iX1. The Lexus UX 300e also turns in a 1.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW iX1 or the Lexus UX 300e?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the BMW iX1 and 84% for the Lexus UX 300e. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
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Further reading
Explore buying and ownership guides to help you choose between these electric cars.
GuideBuying a Used BMW iX1 (2022 on): xDrive30 or eDrive20, Recalls, Range & What to Check
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GuideBuying a Used Lexus UX 300e (2020-2026): 54 vs 73 kWh, Recalls, Real Range & What to Pay
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .