BMW iX3 2026

$60,000.00
Brand: BMW
Category: Cars
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Drive Type: RWD, AWD
Type: 5-door, 5-seat electric SUV
Self Driving: AI-based automated driving
Airbags: Full Suite

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.5

PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
BATTERY 7 / 10
BODY 3 / 10
DISPLAYS 5 / 10
COMFORT 6 / 10
SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

400 kW DC fast charging on an 800V architecture, adding 231 miles in 10 minutes
Official range of up to 500 miles WLTP, with real-world estimates of 315–420 miles depending on conditions
Purpose-built EV platform delivers notably more interior space than the outgoing model

CONS

Suspension can feel unsettled on rough road surfaces, and motorway refinement falls short of rivals like the Polestar 3
At launch, only the dual-motor 50 xDrive is available; a more affordable single-motor variant is not yet on sale

The BMW iX3 is a second-generation all-electric compact luxury crossover SUV, built on BMW’s new Neue Klasse platform — a purpose-built EV architecture that shares nothing with its predecessor. It sits in the premium midsize SUV segment and marks BMW’s first full departure from adapting existing combustion-car platforms for electric use.

The iX3 50 xDrive carries a 108.7 kWh usable NMC lithium-ion battery on an 800-volt architecture, rated at up to 400 miles EPA range and up to 500 miles WLTP. DC fast charging tops out at 400 kW, covering the 10–80% window in 21 minutes and adding 231 miles in 10 minutes. The iX3 also supports bidirectional charging — V2H, V2G, and V2L — which is a practical addition for home energy use.

UK pricing opens at £53,250 for the rear-wheel-drive iX3 40 and rises to £58,755 for the dual-motor 50 xDrive, with M Sport and M Sport Pro trims stretching to £62,755. US pricing is expected to start around $60,000. The iX3 is positioned for buyers who want genuine long-distance capability without a range-anxiety compromise — frequent highway drivers, families, and those upgrading from a premium combustion SUV. Within BMW’s own lineup, the BMW iX offers more luxury but at a higher price and shorter range, while the BMW i5 covers the executive saloon space. Outside the brand, the Audi Q6 e-tron and Polestar 3 are the closest direct rivals — both well-regarded but unable to match the iX3’s range figures. Against the Tesla Model Y, the iX3 targets buyers who prioritise interior refinement and European build quality over Tesla’s software ecosystem and charging network breadth.

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Full Specifications

MODEL

Models

iX3 40 (RWD, coming late 2026),
iX3 50 xDrive (AWD, at launch)

LAUNCH

Announced	August 2025 (Munich Motor Show)
Status	On sale — UK/Europe from Sept 2025; US/Canada from summer 2026
Country of origin	Germany
Base Price	$60,000

PERFORMANCE

Power	463 hp (345 kW) — dual-motor AWD — Front motor: 123 kW / 255 Nm; Rear motor: 240 kW / 435 Nm
Torque	645 Nm (475 lb-ft)
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.	0–62 mph in 4.9 seconds
Max Speed	130.5 mph (210 km/h)
transmission	Single-speed automatic

BATTERY

Capacity	108.4 kWh usable / 113.4 kWh total
Tech	NMC cylindrical lithium-ion cells, 800V architecture
Range	(WLTP): 456–500 miles (EPA): ~400 miles
Consumption	3.7–4.1 miles/kWh (WLTP)
Recuperation	Up to 99% of braking handled via regenerative braking; per-wheel micromanagement via Heart of Joy system
Heat Pump
AC Charging	11 kW onboard charger — 0–100% approx. 11 hours
DC Charging	Up to 400 kW — 10–80% in 21 minutes; 231 miles added in 10 minutes
Others	Bidirectional charging — V2L (mobile powerbank), V2H (home solar storage), V2G (grid feed-in

BODY

Type	5-door, 5-seat electric SUV
Platform	BMW Neue Klasse (NA5) — purpose-built EV architecture
Dimensions	4,782 mm L × 1,895 mm W × 1,635 mm H
Drag Co-Efficient	Cd 0.24
Wheelbase	2,897 mm
Clearance	176 mm
Weight	2,285 kg curb weight; 2,825 kg max allowable
Suspension	Passive steel setup — front and rear; no adaptive dampers or air suspension
Wheels	Standard 20-inch alloys (255/45 R20); 21" and 22" optional
Trunk/Boot	520 L standard; 1,750 L with rear seats folded
Frunk/Bonnet	58 L
Towing	2,000 kg (4,410 lbs) with optional electric fold-in/fold-out tow hitch
Others	Roof rack compatible; 40/20/40 split rear seats

DISPLAYS

Centre	17.9-inch touchscreen, 3,340 × 1,440 px, angled 17.5° toward driver; BMW Operating System X (iDrive X)
Driver's Display	BMW Panoramic Vision — projects across the full windshield base (110 cm / 43.3 in), A-pillar to A-pillar; three fixed driver tiles plus six configurable widgets
Head-Up	3D HUD
Others	Widgets draggable from central display to Panoramic Vision; "Hey BMW" voice assistant standard

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats standard with electric adjustment; M Sport seats add 10-way adjustment and 7-stage massage
Roof	Panoramic sunroof with solar-filtering glass (optional)
Parking Aids	Hands-free parking assist (optional); standard rear sensors
Connectivity	Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; wireless phone charging; USB-C ports
Others	Two-zone climate control standard; three-zone optional with rear touchscreen control; Harman Kardon 13-speaker audio (optional)

SAFETY

Airbags	standard BMW complement
Driving Aids	Active Driving Assistant Plus standard — includes forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, AEB, blind-spot monitoring, stop-and-go adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist, vehicle exit warning
Self Driving	AI-based automated driving superbrain co-developed with Qualcomm, processes data 20× faster than previous systems; Highway Assist (hands-free) optional

Note

Others

The iX3 also won the 2026 World Electric Vehicle Award. The iX3 40 (single motor, RWD) is arriving later in 2026 at a lower price. A long-wheelbase China-market variant with 900 km CLTC range is also in production. Some specs and pricing vary by market and trim.