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All-electric BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 qualify for maximum £3,750 Electric Car Grant.
23.07.2026 Press Release
• BMW becomes the first premium German marque to qualify for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant, with eligible BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 models now available with the full £3,750 Band 1 grant. • The scheme broadens access to BMW’s all-electric product portfolio and zero-emissions driving pleasure. • Selected BMW iX1 and iX2 models now available for less than comparable internal combustion models. • Qualification for the full Band 1 grant reflects BMW Group’s holistic approach to sustainability. • BMW iX1 eDrive20 and BMW iX2 eDrive20 now priced from £33,315 OTR, after application of the grant.
BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 customers can now benefit from the full £3,750
electric car grant on qualifying models1 as BMW becomes the
first premium German marque eligible for the government-backed scheme.
The eligibility of both compact all-electric models marks an
important step in broadening access to BMW’s all-electric product
portfolio, with selected variants now available for less than
comparable internal combustion powered BMW X1 and BMW X2 models. For
instance, including the grant, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport is priced
from £33,315 OTR, while a comparable BMW X1 sDrive20i Sport is priced
from £37,540 OTR.
In addition, the BMW iX2 model range expands with the
introduction of an extra qualifying model, the new BMW iX2 eDrive20
Sport. This new derivative features, 17-inch alloy wheels, High-gloss
Shadowline exterior detailing and front Sport seats, and will be sold
alongside existing M Sport models.
Debbie McIntosh, Sales Director at BMW UK, said: “Securing the
full Electric Car Grant for the BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 is an important
step in making premium electric mobility more accessible to customers
across the UK. With their combination of driving enjoyment, quality
and everyday practicality, both models are a compelling choice for
customers considering an all-electric BMW.”
A full breakdown of the previous pricing and the new pricing for
model derivatives can be found below.
Model | Previous OTR pricing from | New OTR pricing from | New OTR pricing with ECG from |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport | £43,555 | £37,065 | £33,315 |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 xLine | £45,555 | £39,065 | £35,315 |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport | £48,305 | £41,815 | £38,065 |
BMW iX2 eDrive20 Sport | N/A | £37,065 | £33,315 |
BMW iX2 eDrive20 M Sport | £49,705 | £41,815 | £38,065 |
Qualification for the higher Band 1 grant for BMW iX1 and iX2
models reflects BMW Group’s holistic approach to sustainability. The
successful application demonstrates that BMW Group’s production
processes meet the UK Government’s environmental criteria, supported
by the company’s commitment to Science Based Targets initiative.
A key element of the application process is evidencing renewable
electricity procurement. For example, at BMW Group Plant Regensburg,
where over 1,400 BMW X1 and X2 model derivatives are produced each
day, a portion of its electricity needs is obtained from over 25,000
square metres of photovoltaic modules installed on the plant’s roof.
The system’s annual renewable electricity output is estimated at 2.9
GWh, corresponding to the annual electricity needs of over 1,000
single-family homes2.
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to learn more about the BMW iX1 and here
for more on the BMW iX2. For further information about BMW Group Plant
Regensburg, click here.
Ends
- To qualify for the ECG, the final purchase price for BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 models must be below £42,000.
- Based on average annual household electricity consumption of 2,500 kWh.
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Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of
automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial
services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30
production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in
more than 140 countries.
In 2025, the BMW Group sold 2.46 million passenger vehicles and
more than 202,500 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the
financial year 2025 was € 10.2 billion on revenues amounting to €
133,5 billion. As of 31 December 2025, the BMW Group had a workforce
of 154,540 employees.
The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on
long-term thinking and responsible action. Sustainability is a key
element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products
– from the supply chain through production to the end of their useful life.
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