Comparison
BMW iX vs Chevrolet Silverado EV
iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) vs 8WT: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado EV 493 mi vs 364 mi
Best value Chevrolet Silverado EV $74,600 vs $88,500
Faster charging BMW iX 35 min vs 44 min
5-yr energy BMW iX $5,350 vs $7,650
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado EV
493 mi vs 364 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$151/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
35 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
BMW iX
347 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Chevrolet Silverado EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
BMW iX
4.5 s vs 5.5 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW iX | Chevrolet Silverado EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) | 8WT |
| MSRP (USD) | $88,500 | $74,600 (better) |
| Range | 364 mi | 493 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh (better) | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 109.1 kWh | 205 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 195 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 19 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min (better) | 44 min |
| Roadtrip score | 79.4 | 83.6 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 99 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 243 $/mi | 151 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s (better) | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 124 mph (better) | 106 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 37 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb | 10,000 lb (better) |
Pick the BMW iX if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 35 vs 44 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,350 vs $7,650 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.5 vs 5.5 seconds.
Pick the Chevrolet Silverado EV if…
- You want the lower price: $74,600 vs $88,500 to start, $13,900 less.
- You drive long days: 493 vs 364 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 37 vs 18 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 5,512 lb.
5-year energy cost: BMW iX vs Chevrolet Silverado EV
| Charging mix | BMW iX | Chevrolet Silverado EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi | 495 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,950 | $5,600 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,350 | $7,650 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,100 | $15,850 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| BMW iX | Chevrolet Silverado EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 248 mi | 335 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 217 mi | 293 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 45 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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