Bollywood stars have always been fond of luxury cars, they are now turning towards luxury electric cars. Actress Dia Mirza’s name has now been included in this list. Dia, known for her activism for environmental protection, has recently bought the BMW iX electric SUV. Its price in the Indian market is Rs 1.39 crore. Let us know about the features of BMW iX Electric SUV.
BMW iX Features – Technology Meets Sustainability
- This electric SUV from BMW comes with many great features, which also give it a luxury and modern look.
- It has a hexagonal steering wheel and a curved display, which has a 12.3-inch instrument panel and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen.
- Apart from this, electrochromic panoramic glass roof and multi-functional seats have been given.
Battery, Range, and Charging Time of BMW iX
- The BMW iX has a 111.5 kWh battery pack, which gives a range of up to 635 km (WLTP) once fully charged. The power of this battery is transferred to two electric motors. It comes with all-wheel-drive capacity. Both motors generate 523 hp of power and 765 Nm of torque.
- This car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. It gets charged from 10% to 80% in about 35 minutes with a 195 kW DC charger.
- It takes about 5.5 hours to charge with a 22 kW AC charger and about 11 hours to charge with an 11 kW AC charger.
Bollywood’s Shift to Electric Vehicles
By buying the BMW iX, Dia Mirza has joined the list of Bollywood stars who own electric cars. This list includes many actors and actresses including Ritesh Deshmukh, Nusrat Bharucha and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Apart from this, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has been seen driving an electric vehicle.
