BMW tests second generation iX1 on dedicated EV platform with Neue Klasse design
By Eve
BMW's entry level electric SUV, the iX1 introduced in 2022, has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring with a redesigned exterior adopting the Neue Klasse styling. The next generation model will be built on BMW's dedicated Neue Klasse EV platform rather than sharing architecture with the petrol powered X1, and forms part of 40 new or refreshed models BMW plans to launch through 2027. The prototype shows a slimmer, minimalist front design moving away from the traditional oversized kidney grille.
Why it matters
The shift to a dedicated EV platform signals BMW's commitment to purpose built electric vehicles, which typically offer better packaging and efficiency for charging infrastructure planning. As an entry level model, the iX1's evolution could influence charging demand patterns at lower price points in the SUV segment.
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- “BMW’s new iX1 looks like a baby iX3 [Images]”
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- 13 October 2026
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- 14 October 2026
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