2026 BMW iX xDrive45: Solon Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 iX xDrive45
The xDrive45 is the new base trim for 2026, and it replaces the old xDrive50 outright rather than continuing it under a new name. MSRP starts at $75,150 before the $1,175 destination charge, more than $13,000 below where the outgoing base trim started. Dual-motor BMW xDrive AWD, 402 hp, 516 lb-ft, a 100.1 kWh battery, and EPA-estimated range up to 312 miles on 20-inch wheels (297 on the optional 21s). 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the Curved Display, and a Flexible Fast Charger mobile cable all come standard. It's orderable, and often in stock, at BMW Cleveland in Solon.
A cheaper, not lesser, base trim
Replacing a trim name outright instead of just renaming it is a bigger deal than it sounds. The old xDrive50 is gone for 2026, full stop, and the new xDrive45 that takes its place starts more than $13,000 lower while running a physically smaller 100.1 kWh battery. On paper that reads like a downgrade. In practice, BMW's efficiency work, new LED headlights that draw less power than the outgoing laser units, plus broader EfficientDynamics gains, means EPA-estimated range actually edges up slightly versus the old car. 402 hp and 516 lb-ft come from BMW's dual-motor xDrive all-wheel drive setup, standard on every 2026 iX trim, there's no rear-drive or single-motor version of this car at all, which is worth knowing if you're cross-shopping an EV that does offer a cheaper RWD base trim.
Standard equipment carries the whole lineup's headline features at the entry price point: the Curved Display (a 12.3-inch instrument cluster flowing into a 14.9-inch central touchscreen), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, BMW Head-Up Display, Active Driving Assistant, and the new-for-2026 Flexible Fast Charger mobile cable that works off either a standard 120V household outlet or a 240V line. A panoramic glass roof is optional here (it comes standard on xDrive60 and M70), and the M Sport Package, available as an option on the xDrive45, brings M70-style front styling and gloss wheels if you want more visual presence without the extra motor output.
What destination and options add
$75,150 plus $1,175 destination puts you at $76,325 before taxes, title, and options, a figure some outlets headline directly as the "starting price," which is accurate but worth knowing includes destination where BMW's own bare MSRP figure doesn't. DC fast charging tops out at 175 kW on the xDrive45, a notch below the 195 kW the xDrive60 and M70 support, which mostly shows up as a few extra minutes on a road-trip fast-charge stop rather than anything you'll notice around town.
The range number that actually matters in a Solon winter
312 miles EPA-estimated sounds solid on paper, and it holds up better than most EVs once the temperature drops, but cold still cuts into any battery's usable range, cabin heat draws from the same pack that moves the car. Precondition while you're still plugged in when you can, and expect a January commute down I-480 to land meaningfully under that headline number. The xDrive45's standard xDrive AWD is the bigger cold-weather asset here, honestly, traction on a slushy on-ramp matters more day to day than a few extra EPA miles.
What buyers say about the store
The dealership's electric-BMW buyers describe a sales process built around finding the exact configuration they wanted rather than pushing whatever sat on the lot. One buyer who purchased a BMW i4 said the team "found exactly the car I was looking for" after searching for a specific exterior and interior color combination, calling the process "streamlined and seamless" and crediting client advisors Jay and Daniel Cowan by name (Chris A.). That kind of patience matters on a base trim like the xDrive45 too, where wheel size alone shifts your real-world range by 15 miles.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to the BMW iX xDrive50?
Discontinued for 2026, replaced by the new xDrive45. This isn't a renamed continuation of the same trim, it's a different, cheaper base configuration on a smaller battery that still manages slightly better EPA range thanks to efficiency gains elsewhere in the car. If you see "iX xDrive50" specs on a page dated 2026, that's describing the outgoing model year.
What is the price of the BMW iX xDrive45?
$75,150 MSRP before the $1,175 destination charge ($76,325 with destination included), before taxes, title, and any options.
Is the BMW iX xDrive45 worth buying?
For a buyer who wants the full iX experience, the Curved Display, xDrive AWD, BMW's cabin, at the lowest entry point into the lineup, yes. The trade-off versus the xDrive60 is less range and less power for a meaningfully lower price. If either of those numbers is a dealbreaker for your commute, the guide for the xDrive60 walks through what the extra money buys.
How does the iX xDrive45 compare to a Tesla Model Y?
A similarly priced Model Y usually beats the xDrive45 on outright EPA range and touchscreen-only simplicity. The xDrive45 answers with a more traditional cabin, physical controls next to the display, and standard AWD from a brand with a dealer service network built to catch problems while they're still under warranty.
Test the xDrive45 in Solon
Range and horsepower figures only tell part of the story on an EV, the way the second motor answers off a light is something you feel, not read about. Contact BMW Cleveland to check current xDrive45 availability and get a test drive on the books.
MSRP excludes the $1,175 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. EPA range and efficiency figures are estimates for standard configurations; real-world range varies with weather, speed, wheel size, and driving style. Equipment, packages, and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with BMW Cleveland. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of BMW Cleveland.