BMW iX3

$68,000.00
Brand: BMW
Category: Cars
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Drive Type: AWD
Type: 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Self Driving: No
Airbags: Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
BATTERY 7 / 10
BODY 6 / 10
DISPLAYS 5 / 10
COMFORT 6 / 10
SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

Smooth rear wheel drive performance
Competitive real world range for its class
Familiar BMW interior and ride comfort

CONS

No all wheel drive option
Slower DC charging than newer rivals

BMW iX3 is a fully electric SUV from BMW. It sits in the midsize premium segment. The body type is a five door crossover based on the X3 platform, with a rear wheel drive layout.

The iX3 uses a lithium ion battery with about 74 kWh usable capacity. WLTP range stands near 285 miles, depending on spec and driving conditions. It supports up to 150 kW DC fast charging and 11 kW AC charging. A fast charger restores most of the battery in under 35 minutes.

Pricing places the iX3 below larger BMW electric SUVs and above compact EVs. It suits buyers who want a premium electric SUV with familiar BMW size and handling. Key alternatives include Tesla Model Y and Volvo XC40 Recharge. A direct comparison point is the BMW X3 petrol or diesel models.

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MODEL

Models

BMW iX3 50 xDrive
BMW iX3 40

LAUNCH

Announced	2025, September 09 - BMW iX3 50 xDrive 2026, March 31 - BMW iX3 40
Status	Coming soon. Expected release 2026 - BMW iX3 50 xDrive Coming soon. Expected release 2026, Q3 - BMW iX3 40
Country of origin	Germany
Base Price	€ 68,000 - BMW iX3 50 xDrive € 63,400 - BMW iX3 40

PERFORMANCE

Power	AWD 469 hp (345 kW) - BMW iX3 50 xDrive RWD 320 hp (235 kW) - BMW iX3 40
Torque	645 Nm (476 lb-ft) - BMW iX3 50 xDrive 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) - BMW iX3 40
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	4.9 sec 0-62 mph - BMW iX3 50 xDrive 5.9 sec 0-62 mph - BMW iX3 40
Max Speed	130 mph (210 km/h) - BMW iX3 50 xDrive 124 mph (200 km/h) - BMW iX3 40
transmission	Single-speed

BATTERY

Capacity	108.7 kWh usable - BMW iX3 50 xDrive 82.6 kWh usable - BMW iX3 40
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion (800V type)
Range	500 mi WLTP - BMW iX3 50 xDrive 395 mi WLTP - BMW iX3 40
Consumption	243 Wh/mi WLTP - BMW iX3 50 xDrive 235 Wh/mi WLTP - BMW iX3 40
Recuperation	Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 11 h - BMW iX3 50 xDrive Type 2 22 kW, 0-100% in 5.45 h Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 11 h - BMW iX3 40 Type 2 22 kW, 0-100% in 4.5 h
DC Charging	CCS 400 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min - BMW iX3 50 xDrive CCS 300 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min - BMW iX3 40
Others	Bidirectional Charging: V2L Vehicle-to-Load, 3.7 kW V2H Vehicle-to-Home, 11 kW V2G Vehicle-to-Grid, 11 kW

BODY

Type	5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform	CLAR
Dimensions	186.4 x 74.4 x 65.7 in (4734 x 1891 x 1668 mm)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.24 Cd
Wheelbase	2897 mm (114.1 in)
Clearance	176 mm (6.9 in)
Weight	EU: 2360 kg unladen, 2825 kg gross - BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Suspension	Front double-joint spring strut axle, rear five-link axle; adaptive suspension
Wheels	R20, R21, R22
Trunk/Boot	EU: 520 l, 1750 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	58 l
Towing	EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2000 kg braked

DISPLAYS

Centre	17.9" touchscreen
Driver's Display	43.3" (only a portion of it)
Head-Up	Yes, projector type

COMFORT

Seats	Front heated seats
Roof	Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide or Panoramic glass sunroof with matt light transmission
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, multiple cameras, Automatic Parking Assistance System
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags	Front, side, rear, head airbag system
Driving Aids	Front radar, multiple cameras. Front/Rear Crossing-Traffic Warning, Exit warning function, Parking Assist, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Front collision warning with brake intervention, Active Lane Change Assistant, traffic light detection