BMW has become the first premium German automaker to qualify for the UK’s maximum £3,750 (about $5,014) Electric Car Grant, with the BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 now priced from £33,315 (about $44,542) on the road (OTR) after the discount is applied. The two compact all-electric SUVs join the government-backed scheme’s top Band 1 tier, which BMW says reflects the automaker’s approach to sustainable production. With the grant applied, the iX1 eDrive20 Sport undercuts a comparably equipped gasoline-powered BMW X1 sDrive20i Sport by £4,225 (about $5,649). The iX2 range also gains a new eDrive20 Sport derivative, sold alongside the existing M Sport grade.
Highlights
- BMW becomes the first premium German automaker to reach the UK Electric Car Grant’s maximum Band 1 tier, worth £3,750 (about $5,014), on select iX1 and iX2 models.
- The iX1 eDrive20 Sport and new iX2 eDrive20 Sport are both priced from £33,315 (about $44,542) OTR with the grant applied.
- To qualify for the ECG, a model’s final purchase price must fall below £42,000 (about $56,154), per the scheme’s eligibility rules.
- BMW cites renewable electricity generation at its Regensburg plant — including over 25,000 square meters (about 269,098 square feet) of rooftop solar panels — as part of its sustainability case for the grant.
BMW iX1 and iX2 Pricing With the Grant Applied
| Model | Previous OTR | New OTR | New OTR with ECG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
OTR (on the road) is the UK’s all-in retail price, including delivery and registration. USD conversions elsewhere in this article are calculated at approximately £1 = $1.337 (July 23, 2026).
The new iX2 eDrive20 Sport derivative expands the iX2 lineup and comes equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, high-gloss Shadowline exterior detailing, and front Sport seats.
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.”
How BMW Qualified for the Full Grant
Qualification for the higher Band 1 grant reflects BMW Group’s broader approach to sustainability, according to the company. The successful application demonstrates that BMW Group’s production processes meet the UK government’s environmental criteria, which BMW ties to its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative.
Renewable Energy at BMW Group Plant Regensburg
A key part of the application involves evidencing renewable electricity procurement. At BMW Group Plant Regensburg, where more than 1,400 BMW X1 and BMW iX1 and iX2 derivatives are built each day, a portion of the plant’s electricity comes from over 25,000 square meters (about 269,098 square feet) of rooftop photovoltaic modules. The system’s annual output is estimated at 2.9 GWh, which BMW says corresponds to the annual electricity needs of more than 1,000 single-family homes, based on average household consumption of 2,500 kWh per year.
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