BMW iX1 vs Lynk&Co 02
How the BMW iX1 and the Lynk&Co 02 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BMW iX1 | Lynk&Co 02 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 273 mi | 277 mi |
| Usable battery | 64.7 kWh | 66 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 12.9 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BMW iX1 | Lynk&Co 02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 181 mi | 183 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 260 mi | 263 mi |
| Motorway | 213 mi | 216 mi |
| City | 295 mi | 299 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Lynk&Co 02
- Further in winter
- Lynk&Co 02
- More efficient
- Lynk&Co 02
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BMW iX1 or the Lynk&Co 02?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BMW iX1 is rated 273 mi and the Lynk&Co 02 277 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 181 mi from the BMW iX1 and 183 mi from the Lynk&Co 02.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.