Current
- Range
- 310 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- DC charging
- 75 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.4 s
Hatchback · FWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAlpine A290 Electric vs BMW iX
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 525 km*
- Battery
- 109.1 kWh
- DC charging
- 150 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.6 s
SUV · AWD · 5 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Alpine A290 Electric
74
/100
Smart Score verdict
BMW iX leads
18-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Leads
BMW iX
92
/100
| Score category | A · A290 Electric | B · iX |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 59/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 75/100 | 97/100 Leads |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 81/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 62/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Practicality 15% weight | 62/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 60/100 |
Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Alpine A290 Electric | B Reference model BMW iX |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 310 km | 525 km Better |
| Useable battery | 52 kWh | 109.1 kWh |
| Efficiency | 168 Wh/km Better | 208 Wh/km |
| One-stop range | 326 km | 554 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 11 kW | 22 kW Better |
| Typical DC charging power | 75 kW | 150 kW Better |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 29.0 min Better | 31.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | Yes | Yes |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 326 L | 500 L Better |
| Curb weight | 1,554 kg | 2,580 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | No | Yes Better |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s | 4.6 s Better |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 500 kg | 2,500 kg Better |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes Better | No |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | Yes Better | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | Yes Better | No |
| Bidirectional charging | Yes Better | No |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | July 2024 | January 2025 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 4 stars | Not available |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Alpine A290 Electric | B BMW iX |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €38,700 | From €83,500 |
| Country Netherlands | From €36,600 | From €86,403 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £29,750 | From £75,305 |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Alpine A290 Electric trims
-
A290 Electric 180 hp
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 310 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
A290 Electric 220 hp
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 305 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
Model family
BMW iX trims
-
iX xDrive60
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 525 km*
- Battery
- 109.1 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
iX M70 xDrive
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 500 km*
- Battery
- 108.9 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
iX xDrive45
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 470 km*
- Battery
- 94.8 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
iX xDrive50
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2025
- Range
- 505 km*
- Battery
- 105.2 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
iX M60
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2025
- Range
- 485 km*
- Battery
- 105.2 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
iX xDrive40
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2025
- Range
- 360 km*
- Battery
- 71 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
A290 Electric vs iX — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Alpine A290 Electric or BMW iX?
Alpine A290 Electric has an estimated 310 km of mixed-condition range and BMW iX has 525 km. That gives BMW iX a 215 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Alpine A290 Electric or BMW iX?
Alpine A290 Electric is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and BMW iX at 150 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Alpine A290 Electric or BMW iX?
BMW iX leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 18 points: 74/100 versus 92/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.
Are Morocco prices available for Alpine A290 Electric and BMW iX?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.