BMW iX1 vs Kia EV3
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — SUV
More affordable
BMW iX1
₹24.6L cheaper
Longer range
Kia EV3
430–599 km
More powerful
BMW iX1
204 bhp
Bigger battery
Kia EV3
58.3–81.4 kWh
The BMW iX1 and Kia EV3 are both electric suvs sold in India. The BMW iX1 is the more affordable option — about ₹24.6 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Kia EV3 goes further on a full charge (430–599 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
BMW iX1 vs Kia EV3 — specs compared
| Spec | BMW iX1 | Kia EV3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹51.40 Lakh ✓ | ₹76 - 98 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Range (claimed) | 531 km | 430–599 km ✓ |
| Battery | 66.4 kWh | 58.3–81.4 kWh ✓ |
| Max power | 204 bhp ✓ | 201 bhp |
| Max torque | – | 283 Nm |
| Top speed | 175 km/h ✓ | 170 km/h |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 30Min-130kW-(10-80%) | 10-80% in ~31 min |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the BMW iX1
if value matters most — it undercuts the Kia EV3 by about ₹24.6 Lakh.
Choose the Kia EV3
if maximum range is the priority (430–599 km claimed).
BMW iX1 vs Kia EV3 — FAQs
Which is cheaper, BMW iX1 or Kia EV3?+−
The BMW iX1 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹51.40 Lakh — about ₹24.6 Lakh less than the Kia EV3 (₹76 - 98 Lakh).
Which has more range, BMW iX1 or Kia EV3?+−
The Kia EV3 has the higher claimed range at 430–599 km, versus 531 km for the BMW iX1.
BMW iX1 vs Kia EV3: which should I buy?+−
Pick the BMW iX1 for value, or the Kia EV3 for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.