BMW launch new ‘overhaul’ of flagship EV – with swish new design, range-boosting battery and friction-resistant wheels

BMW has launched a new "overhauled" version of its flagship EV model, boosting a rang-boosting battery update and friction-resistant wheels.

The revised motor is set to hit showrooms within months and is set to retain a controversial styling feature.

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Beemer debuted the iX in 2020 after a two-year concept run.

It was only the German brand's second fully electric car, behind 2013's i3.

But the model has sparked much debate among enthusiasts for a radical shakeup of its appearance.

Most notably, fans were divided over the redesign of BMW's iconic grille.

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Bosses made the decision to move away from wide and short intakes at the front to a pair of more rectangular ones.

This prompted criticisms from some customers, who complained that the firm had fundamentally changed the character of its cars.

Now, Beemer is introducing a reworked version of the design for the 2025 model year.

Initial teaser pictures show the car in testing, disguised by a camouflage wrap.

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There will be some changes to the headlight array and some other minor exterior details.

But the opinion-splitting grille looks to be here to stay.

Under the bodywork, a new battery has been developed for the car, which promises to increase both range and power.

Bosses credit this to a set of 'friction-reducing' wheels, providing a 10% boost to efficiency, and greater cell capacity.

As with its predecessor, there will be a range of specs available, including an M variant which will boast higher horsepower and s sports braking system, identified by the red calipers on the wheels.

The base model will also see revised suspension, including a new hydraulic rear axle, to improve ride quality.

The new iX is expected to come to the UK in 2025, with a similar £70,000 price tag to the previous generation.

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