BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport cost to own in Ireland — the true 5-year total
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport starts at €50,520. Over 5 years, owning one (EV) costs about €50,273 in Ireland as of July 1, 2026 — €838/month, €0.67/km — including depreciation, charging (with the ~12% charging loss most calculators ignore), maintenance, insurance, financing and motor tax. That's €16,539 more than a comparable Toyota Corolla Hatchback Hybrid (Luna) over the same 5 years.
Ireland SEAI grant: up to €3,500 off a new BEV, plus VRT relief (price-capped). Shown for reference; not in the totals above. Source: SEAI.
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport · Ireland · 5-year estimate€50,273 total · €838/mo · €0.67/km
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport | Hybrid · Toyota Corolla Hatchback Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | €31,322 (62%) | €14,975 (44%) |
| Charging / fuel | €4,266 (8%) | €6,588 (20%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~€512) | — |
| Maintenance | €1,748 (3%) | €2,978 (9%) |
| Insurance | €3,400 (7%) | €3,075 (9%) |
| Financing interest | €8,937 (18%) | €5,069 (15%) |
| Registration & fees | €600 (1%) | €1,050 (3%) |
| Total cost of ownership | €50,273 | €33,734 |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport specs & assumptions
- Starting price
- €50,520manufacturer
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 15.4 kWh/100kmWLTP
- Range
- 477 kmWLTP
- Ireland electricity
- 25.00c/kWhCRU/SEAI
- Annual km (assumed)
- 15,000Ireland average
Compare the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport against any car, your km & your scenario
Cost to charge the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport at home
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport runs about €4.38 per 100 km at home — versus about €12.81 for a typical 7 L/100km petrol car. Home charging only (the ~12% AC charging loss is included); public DC fast-charging is billed per session by each network — often 2–3× the home rate — and isn't in these figures.
- Per 100 km at home
- €4.3815.4 kWh/100km + 12% charging loss × €0.25/kWh
- A typical 7 L/100km petrol car
- €12.81/100kmat €1.83/L — for comparison