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Lotus Eletre vs BMW iX comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or BMW iX?

Lotus Eletre vs BMW iX: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

BMW iX

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • barely lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Eletre

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW iX is a bit cheaper – starting at 71,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,134 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW iX is clearly more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 4.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW iX offers slightly more range – reaching up to 701 km, about 131 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

iX

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers markedly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 659 HP. That’s roughly 259 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW iX takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX delivers marginally more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Eletre

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW iX is barely lighter – 2,525 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW iX carries somewhat more – 575 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
Lotus Eletre
BMW iX

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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BMW iX

The BMW iX arrives like a tech-rich luxury SUV that refuses to shout, offering a serene yet authoritative road presence that suits both city commutes and long-distance cruising. Inside, its minimalist cabin wraps high-quality materials and clever interfaces around a driver-focused layout, making it feel more like a forward-thinking lounge than just another electric appliance — and yes, it still delivers the dynamic driving character you'd expect from a BMW.

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Lotus Eletre
BMW iX

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
71,600 - 108,400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
600 - 701 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,525 - 2,655 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
-
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
505 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
408 - 659 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
700 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
300 - 485 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
BMW
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