EV Deal of the Day: the BMW iX1 is a capable all-rounder for £291 per month

• Good to drive
• High-quality cabin
• Easy-to-use onboard tech

If you’re after an accomplished family car that’s reasonably affordable but still offers a premium edge, then the BMW iX1 is a fine choice. Its solidly built cabin and interior quality raise the game compared with other mainstream compact SUVs, while BMW’s brilliant infotainment se-tup is easy to use. The iX1 is good to drive, although the ride can be a little firm, and if you’re prioritising comfort, then the Audi Q4 e-tron is a better option. But with a decent level of standard equipment, a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and solid efficiency, the iX1 is certainly worth a look.

This two-year PCH (Personal Contract Hire) deal is from Xcite Leasing through Carwow, and requires an initial payment of £3,787.56, followed by monthly payments of £291.13, while there is a 5,000-mile annual limit.

The Sport model offered in this particular deal comes with an impressive level of standard equipment, including 17-inch alloys (which help to improve an otherwise firm ride), LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, cruise control, a powered tailgate, dual-zone climate control, and twin digital displays using BMW’s Operating System 9 with integrated navigation and smartphone connectivity.

With its 64.8kWh battery and single electric motor driving the front wheels, this eDrive20 model produces 201bhp and takes care of the 0-62mph benchmark sprint in 8.6 seconds. It does have the lowest overall range in the line-up, however, with an official maximum of 293 miles from a single charge. The upside is that the iX1 is pretty efficient and, when we ran a similar model in M Sport specification, we managed an average of 3.7kWh - which means you’re more likely to see around 240 miles before needing to top up the battery.

Overall practicality is good, but not quite class leading, with the iX1’s 490-litre boot space a little short of the Audi Q4 e-tron’s 520-litre capacity. You do get rear seats that fold in a 40:20:40 configuration, though, and plenty of storage options throughout the cabin, while there’s plenty of front seat and steering wheel adjustment, allowing you to find a comfortable driving position.

All of our EV Deal of the Day choices are chosen from the providers on our parent site Carwow. Our experts choose the best deals on cars we’re happy to recommend.