Head to head
BMW iX1 vs Tesla Model Y
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model Y offers more range — 285 miles WLTP against 260 miles, a gap of about 25 miles between charges. The Tesla Model Y is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 854 litres and 5 seats versus 490 litres and 5 in the BMW iX1. On price the BMW iX1 starts about £990 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the BMW iX1 at 5.6s.
On the measured specifications below, the BMW iX1 leads in 2 areas and the Tesla Model Y in 3.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech