The electric BMW iX2 is on its way to South Africa and we’ve uncovered pricing and some specifications ahead of its local debut.
BMW South Africa is expanding its electric compact range with the introduction of the iX2 and Cars.co.za found pricing and specifications on the local arm’s website.
As a reminder, the BMW X2 is currently offered with internal combustion power, badged as the sDrive18i, sDrive18d and the performance-biased M35 with xDrive. With pricing starting from R889 738 and going to R1 236 436, the BMW X2 is now being offered with electric power, with the iX2 eDrive20 going on sale in the middle of 2026.
How much does the BMW iX2 cost in South Africa?
BMW iX2 eDrive20 M Sport R1 330 000
In terms of warranty we expect BMW SA to offer the same aftersales package as the iX1. This is a 2-year vehicle / 8-year battery warranty with distances of unlimited for the vehicle vehicle and 100 000 km for the battery. There’s also a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
Any EV on our market is a tough sell, and taking an already-niche model and further mining down to create an all-electric spinoff is likely to fit into that category, too. Even so, the iX2 has lots going for it – it strikes a neat balance between serene cruiser and wieldy backroad companion, is stylishly executed and feels rock-solid in terms of build and perceived quality.
BMW iX2 eDrive20 specifications
Price: R1 300 000
Powertrain: front-mounted permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Transmission: single-speed reduction gear
Battery: 66.5 kWh lithium-ion
Power: 150 kW
Torque: 247 N.m
0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds (claimed)
Top speed: 170 km/h (claimed)
Energy consumption: 15.5-17.5 kWh/100 km (claimed)
Operating range: 450 km (claimed)