2023 BMW iX M60 high-performance electric SUV due in Australia in July

The 2022 BMW iX M60 large SUV – the German brand's flagship high-performance electric SUV – is due in Australia from July, say BMW executives.

And the first allocations have sold out before the first examples have arrived in showrooms, and before pricing has been announced.

Based on the pricing announced for other BMW iX models, the BMW iX M60 is expected to cost close to or in excess of $200,000.

The regular versions of the new BMW iX range arrived in Australia this week.

There will initially be three model grades starting with the BMW iX xDrive40 from $135,900 plus on-road costs, the BMW iX xDrive40 Sport from $141,900 plus on-road costs, and the BMW iX xDrive50 Sport from $169,900 plus on-road costs.

For now, the fastest-accelerating BMW iX in Australia is the xDrive50 Sport with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.6 seconds.

Two electric motors – which provide all-wheel-drive grip – have a combined peak output of 385kW/765Nm. The 111.5kWh battery pack has a usable capacity of 105.2kWh.

The BMW iX M60 is next level, with a claimed 0 to 100km/h time of 3.8 seconds – which is Lamborghini-quick.

Two electric motors – which provide all-wheel-drive grip – have a phenomenal combined output of 455kW/1100Nm.

The BMW iX M60 has the same 111.5kWh battery pack (with a usable capacity of 105.2kWh) as the BMW iX xDrive50 Sport.

However, thanks to the extra power, the claimed driving range of the BMW iX M60 is 499km to 566km, compared to the claimed driving range of the BMW iX xDrive50 Sport, of 550km to 631km.

BMW Australia says the first year's allocations of the BMW iX range have sold out, due to demand here and overseas.

Vehicles ordered today will likely be delivered early next year, pending any further production delays, says BMW.