BMW X1 xDrive30e
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PHEV

BMW X1

xDrive30e · SUV · AWDR1 050 000Price is a guide, confirm with the dealer · Officially sold in South Africa

Key specs

Powertrain
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
Body style
SUV
Drive
AWD
Usable battery
16.3 kWh
Power
240 kW
0 to 100 km/h
5.6 s
Boot space
490 L
Seats
5
Battery warranty
–
Model year
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Charging and running cost

AC charging (home or public)
7.4 kW
DC fast charging, peak
–
DC 10 to 80%
–
Consumption
–
Cost per 100 km, charged at home
–

Home cost uses a tariff of R3.00 per kWh.

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Who it suits

Drivers who want a premium compact plug-in hybrid SUV that is quick and can do short trips on electricity. It has up to 78 km of electric range, 240 kW, all-wheel drive, 0 to 100 km/h in about 5.6 seconds, a 490 litre boot and 7.4 kW AC charging.

Who should look elsewhere

Buyers who need the full electric range, since sources quote 78 and 90 km and the test is not stated. The battery is 14.2 kWh net (16.3 gross), and at around R1.05 million the price is high for a compact SUV.

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Source: techcentral.co.za · Price not yet confirmed with a dealer, so treat it as a guide · Data last updated 2026-10-07