BMW iX1 & iX2 Qualify for £3,750 UK Government Electric Car Grant

Posted 23rd July 2026

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BMW iX1 & iX2 Qualify for £3,750 UK Government Electric Car Grant

In a significant milestone for the UK automotive sector, BMW has officially become the first premium German marque to qualify for the UK Government’s Band 1 Electric Car Grant (ECG). 

Two of BMWs most popular all-electric compact models, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 and BMW iX2 eDrive20 now qualify for the maximum £3,750 Government Electric Car Grant, joining a select group of just 15 models nationwide to achieve top-tier Band 1 status.  

Alongside this official government support, BMW UK has introduced revised base pricing across the eligible iX1 and iX2 ranges. When combining the manufacturer price adjustments with the grant deduction, drivers can take advantage of total savings of up to £11,640 off previous On-The-Road (OTR) prices. 

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Revised Pricing Breakdown 

The £3,750 grant is applied directly at the point of sale on top of BMW's newly adjusted standard On The Road base pricing: 

Model Variant 

Previous OTR 

Revised OTR 

Final OTR (With £3,750 Grant) 

Total Customer Saving 

BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport 

£43,555 

£37,065 

£33,315 

£10,240 

BMW iX1 eDrive20 xLine 

£45,555 

£39,065 

£35,315 

£10,240 

BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport 

£48,305 

£41,815 

£38,065 

£10,240 

BMW iX2 eDrive20 Sport (New Model) 

N/A 

£37,065 

£33,315 

£3,750 

BMW iX2 eDrive20 M Sport 

£49,705 

£41,815 

£38,065 

£11,640 

Model Variant 

BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport 

Previous OTR 

£43,555 

Revised OTR 

£37,065 

Final OTR (With £3,750 Grant) 

£33,315 

Total Customer Saving 

£10,240 

Model Variant 

BMW iX1 eDrive20 xLine 

Previous OTR 

£45,555 

Revised OTR 

£39,065 

Final OTR (With £3,750 Grant) 

£35,315 

Total Customer Saving 

£10,240 

Model Variant 

BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport 

Previous OTR 

£48,305 

Revised OTR 

£41,815 

Final OTR (With £3,750 Grant) 

£38,065 

Total Customer Saving 

£10,240 

Model Variant 

BMW iX2 eDrive20 Sport (New Model) 

Previous OTR 

N/A 

Revised OTR 

£37,065 

Final OTR (With £3,750 Grant) 

£33,315 

Total Customer Saving 

£3,750 

Model Variant 

BMW iX2 eDrive20 M Sport 

Previous OTR 

£49,705 

Revised OTR 

£41,815 

Final OTR (With £3,750 Grant) 

£38,065 

Total Customer Saving 

£11,640 

 

Model Eligibility Notes: The £3,750 Government Electric Car Grant applies strictly to single motor eDrive20 variants ordered from 23rd July 2026. All-wheel drive xDrive30 variants, Shadow Edition models, and demonstrator registrations are excluded from grant support, but benefit from updated manufacturer pricing. 

Experience the iX1 and iX2 at Dick Lovett BMW

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This announcement delivers an unparalleled opportunity to switch to a fully electric BMW.  

With only 15 vehicle models in the entire UK market currently meeting the eligibility criteria for the maximum Band 1 grant, this announcement makes BMW's premium electric SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) and SAC (Sports Activity Coupé) ranges more accessible than ever. 

Whether you are looking to make the switch to electric for personal use or exploring business contract hire opportunities, our team at Dick Lovett BMW is ready to assist you across all four of our locations.  

For more information, please contact Dick Lovett BMW:

Bristol - 01173 216 725

Hungerford - 01488 853 606

Melksham - 01225 562 706

Swindon - 01793 393 757

*The Government Electric Car Grant of £3,750 is not exclusive to BMW and is provided by the UK Government. The following new BMW vehicles are eligible for the Grant: iX1 eDrive20 Sport, iX1 eDrive20 xLine, iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, iX2 eDrive20 Sport, & iX2 eDrive20 M Sport. The Grant is available for vehicles, including specifications, up to £42,000. You can view the UK Government’s eligibility criteria here: https://www.gov.uk/plug-in-car-van-grants.

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