We picked our iX1 30 Msport up in May this year. It sits on 20's. It took some convincing to go for an EV especially from our lovely Black Edition TDI Q5 that is the wife's daily of mode of transport.
I was convinced we should plump for a new or 1 yr old Black Edition Q5 or SQ5 but she try an EV. SecondlyI was shocked at the cost of used Q5's, GLC and X3 diesels and hybrids with high interest rates especially the near new but used Audi Q5's attracting a PCP rate of around 9.9%.
She averages around 12k per year and she really wanted to go with EV as it seemed the more affordable route what with fuel costs , high PCP rate on Audi's Q5 ,the luxury car tax and service costs.
So we were sold on the iX1 as our first EV. I'm happy to report she is smitten and even I quite like its effortless drive without any lag pulling out of junctions or roundabouts we had with the Q5.
The cabin is great with a nice dash and is easy to use with HK sound. I think the Audi has it beaten on quality and space being a bigger model. Also the Audi seems more planted especially in the wet where the iX1 can suffer from aquaplaning.
As for range we are getting 4.1-4.2 miles per kWh and 3.6 on the motorway. It's showing 220 miles on a 80% charge but it is summer!
We charge at home and so far it's great not sticking in £200 per month on diesel! She loves the car but I still have a couple of ICE toys so not all is lost.
I agree that it would be better with a genuine 300-350 mile range for the bi journeys but tbh it's fine for our needs.
