BMW iX1 LWB vs Petrol — Full Cost Comparison
Save ₹6.74 L over 5 years · Breakeven in just 213 months · 531 km range · 66.4 kWh
EV Cost/km
₹1
vs ₹7 petrol
Monthly Savings
₹7,200
vs petrol
Breakeven
213 mo
then pure savings
5-Year Savings
₹4.32 L
fuel alone
Year-by-Year TCO
| Year | BMW iX1 LWB | Petrol | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | ₹50.90 L | ₹35.63 L | Petrol saves ₹15.27 L |
| Year 1 | ₹53.23 L | ₹38.95 L | Petrol saves ₹14.28 L |
| Year 2 | ₹55.57 L | ₹42.28 L | Petrol saves ₹13.29 L |
| Year 3 | ₹57.90 L | ₹45.60 L | Petrol saves ₹12.30 L |
| Year 4 | ₹60.23 L | ₹48.93 L | Petrol saves ₹11.30 L |
| Year 5 | ₹62.56 L | ₹52.25 L | Petrol saves ₹10.31 L |
Feature Comparison
BMW iX1 LWB vs Petrol Car — Is It Worth Switching to Electric?
The BMW iX1 LWB starts at ₹50.90 L ex-showroom, which is approximately ₹15.27 L more than a comparable petrol car at ₹35.63 L. However, the BMW iX1 LWB costs just ₹1/km to run vs ₹7/km for petrol — a 86% reduction in per-kilometer cost that quickly erases the upfront premium.
At 40 km of daily driving, the BMW iX1 LWB saves ₹7,200 every month on fuel. Add the maintenance savings of ₹4,030/month (EVs need no oil changes, fewer brake jobs, no exhaust repairs), and the total monthly advantage reaches ₹11,230.
The breakeven point — when cumulative savings equal the price difference — comes at approximately 213 months (17.8 years). After that, every month of ownership puts money back in your pocket. By year 5, the total cost of ownership stands at ₹62.56 L for the BMW iX1 LWB vs ₹52.25 L for the petrol equivalent.
Beyond cost, the BMW iX1 LWB produces zero tailpipe emissions (saving approximately 1752 kg of CO₂ per year), runs virtually silent, qualifies for Section 80EEB tax deduction (₹1.5 lakh on loan interest), and benefits from state road tax waivers and registration fee exemptions. The verdict: for most drivers covering 40+ km daily, switching to the BMW iX1 LWB is both financially smart and environmentally responsible.