Accident aftercare company AX has announced the purchase of 614 BMW cars, including 88 electric models, for its replacement vehicle fleet provided to customers following an accident.

The order covers models across the BMW range, from the 1 Series hatchback to the 7 Series saloon, alongside X1, X3 and X5 SUVs. It also includes 190 BMW 3 Series saloons and estates, offering both petrol and plug-in hybrid options.

Fully electric vehicles account for 88 of the cars ordered. These include 32 BMW i4 Gran Coupés, nine i5 saloons, one i7 saloon and 46 iX SUVs. Plug-in hybrid and fully electric models make up over 50% of the order, helping to bring down running costs for customers. 

The electric models support AX’s EV-for-EV promise, which provides electric replacement vehicles for EV drivers following an accident. This allows customers to continue driving an equivalent electric car while their own vehicle is off the road. This provides fleets and private drivers with much needed continuity. 

The mix of petrol, plug-in hybrid and electric models also helps AX’s fleet reflect the cars driven on UK roads, ensuring it can provide suitable replacements for a wide range of customers.

Dan Cripps, Fleet & Logistics Director at AX, said: “Having the right replacement vehicle makes a real difference to a customer following an accident. This investment gives us more choice across our fleet, helping us provide vehicles that meet drivers’ needs.

“With many of the vehicles already delivered, customers are already benefiting. The fully electric models support our EV-for-EV promise, ensuring electric car drivers can remain in an electric car. Alongside the petrol and plug-in hybrid cars, they give us a strong mix of vehicles to support customers, whatever they drive.”