# Performance-Focused Electric SUVs The BMW iX M60 Offers 280-Miles of Range Per Charge By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ix-m60 References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/bmw-ix-m60-electric-suv-performance-model-610-horsepower/) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0348394EN/the-new-bmw-ix-m60)  The [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive) iX M60 electric SUV is an upcoming vehicle from the brand that's focused on providing performance capabilities in a decidedly rugged design that will help to satiate demand for sporty yet functional everyday vehicles. The SUV is tuned to deliver 610-horsepower along with 811lb-ft of torque, which will propel the vehicle from zero to 60mph in 3.6-seconds flat. The vehicle boasts a top speed of 155mph to make it seemingly ready for the racetrack and comes in at 6,900-pounds weight-wise, depending on the model. The BMW iX M60 electric SUV will deliver up to 280-miles of range per charge and can be recharged via an 11W AC plug in 10.5-hours or to 80% in 97-minutes with a 50kW fast charger. The vehicle is priced at 106,695 and will be available for order starting in June 2022. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Performance-focused Electric Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing high-performance electric cars with rugged design. - **Fast Charging Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new charging solutions to achieve faster charging times. - **Long-range Electric Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing high-performance electric vehicles with long-range capabilities to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation within the automotive industry to create high-performance electric vehicles with greater range and shorter charging times. - **Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation within the charging infrastructure industry to develop faster, more efficient charging solutions to meet the needs of high-performance electric vehicles. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation within the renewable energy industry to create more sustainable and efficient energy solutions to power high-performance electric vehicles with longer range. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sporty Luxury Sedan EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive.md) - [Futuristic Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-xm.md) - [Powerful Performance Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-xm.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Theatre-Equipped Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i7-xdrive60.md) - [Sporty Performance SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-bmw-alpina-xb7.md) - [Ultra-Sporty EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bmw-i3.md) - [Updated Summer-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-summer-2023.md) - [Powerful Utilitarian Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munro-mk1.md)