BMW iX1 vs Kia EV5
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — SUV
More affordable
BMW iX1
₹8.6L cheaper
Longer range
Kia EV5
400–555 km
More powerful
Kia EV5
215–308 bhp
Bigger battery
Kia EV5
64.2–88.1 kWh
The BMW iX1 and Kia EV5 are both electric suvs sold in India. The BMW iX1 is the more affordable option — about ₹8.6 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Kia EV5 goes further on a full charge (400–555 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
BMW iX1 vs Kia EV5 — specs compared
| Spec | BMW iX1 | Kia EV5 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹51.40 Lakh ✓ | ₹60 - 91 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Range (claimed) | 531 km | 400–555 km ✓ |
| Battery | 66.4 kWh | 64.2–88.1 kWh ✓ |
| Max power | 204 bhp | 215–308 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | – | 310–480 Nm |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 185 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 30Min-130kW-(10-80%) | 10-80% in ~27 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 EV5 by about ₹8.6 Lakh.
Choose the Kia EV5
if maximum range is the priority (400–555 km claimed).
BMW iX1 vs Kia EV5 — FAQs
Which is cheaper, BMW iX1 or Kia EV5?+−
The BMW iX1 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹51.40 Lakh — about ₹8.6 Lakh less than the Kia EV5 (₹60 - 91 Lakh).
Which has more range, BMW iX1 or Kia EV5?+−
The Kia EV5 has the higher claimed range at 400–555 km, versus 531 km for the BMW iX1.
BMW iX1 vs Kia EV5: which should I buy?+−
Pick the BMW iX1 for value, or the Kia EV5 for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.