Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD
- 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD | 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 | |
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| Model alias | - | iX1 (U11) |
| Trim | Premium RWD | eDrive20 |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2024 (MY24) |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 44,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | EUR 47,900 (DE, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red | Black Alpine White Mineral White Sapphire Black Phytonic Blue Portimao Blue San Remo Green Cape York Green Utah Orange |
| Interior colors | Black White | Black Oyster Red Mocha |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 188.6 in 4790 mm | 177.2 in 4500 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1920 mm | 72.6 in 1845 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | 82.8 in 2104 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 78.0 in 1982 mm | - |
| Height | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 63.5 in 1612 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 106.0 in 2692 mm |
| Front track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 62.6 in 1591 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 62.7 in 1593 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.0 in 889 mm | 34.4 in 875 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 36.7 in 933 mm |
| Clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 42.1 in 1070 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 39.3 in 998 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 17.0 in 433 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.0 in 1371 mm | 57.5 in 1460 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.5 in 1283 mm | 57.4 in 1458 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 40.4 in 1026 mm |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 35.1 in 892 mm |
| Trunk volume | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 | 1495.0 l 52.80 ft3 1.50 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4190.99 lb 1901 kg | 4276.97 lb 1940 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2700.66 lb 1225 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3119.54 lb 1415 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1036.17 lb 470 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5357.23 lb 2430 kg |
| Towing capacity | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22 Cd | 0.26 Cd |
| Additional information | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | BMW Group |
| Model | 4D3 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 330 V | - |
| Power | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 410 Nm 41.8 kgm 302.4 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 410 Nm 41.8 kgm 302.4 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | 8.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.40 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 357.0 mi / 574.5 km | WLTP, CMB: 267.2 mi / 430.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 134 MPGe EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 125 MPGe EPA, HWY: 117 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 17.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 11.9 m 39.04 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.4 | - |
| Additional information | Speed sensitive steering | Steering ratio - 15.6:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.1 | 10.05 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 11.19 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Single-joint spring strut axle |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers | Three-link axle |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 | 7.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R19 255/40R20 | 205/65R17 100Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 64.7 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 78.4 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 232 Ah |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | BMW with CATL cells |
| Model | NCR21700A | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 345 V | 286 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 130 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC 130 kW, 0:29 AC 11 kW, 6:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 15 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) Center console with extended storage (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Second-row power-folding seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Auto and adaptive high beams (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) LED lightbars (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, and software tuning, among others. | - |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD | 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 |