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iX3
BMW's first Neue Klasse model, an electric mid-size SUV (NA5) with an 800-volt battery, sold in the UK as the rear-wheel-drive iX3 40 and the all-wheel-drive iX3 50 xDrive, suited to buyers who want a long-range electric family SUV.
- Body
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Power
- 315–463 bhp
- Range
- 395–500 mi
- Boot
- 520 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the Neue Klasse iX3 leads its class, praising its range and charging, sharp handling for its size and a well-made, roomy cabin with a big step forward in tech. The common complaints are a firm ride on rough roads and a screen-heavy interior; Autocar and Carwow want more physical controls, and Auto Express disliked the steering wheel.
From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, carwow.co.uk and parkers.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Electric
- Power
- 315–463 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 4.9–5.9 s
- Top speed
- 124–130 mph
- Engine or motors
- iX3 40: rear motor, 235 kW (320 hp); iX3 50 xDrive: two motors, 345 kW (469 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
- Torque
- 500 Nm (40), 645 Nm (50 xDrive)
- Gearbox
- Single-speed automatic
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive (40) or all-wheel drive (50 xDrive)
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 395–500 miles
- Battery
- 82.6–108.7 kWh
- Fastest charging
- 300–400 kW
- Range detail
- WLTP 331–395 miles (40) and 420–500 miles (50 xDrive), depending on trim; BMW UK marks some figures as provisional
- Charging
- Battery capacity 82.6 kWh (40) or 108.7 kWh (50 xDrive) as BMW UK lists it; 800 V; DC up to 300 kW (40) or 400 kW (50 xDrive), 10–80% in 21 minutes, up to 187 miles (40) or 231 miles (50 xDrive) added in 10 minutes; AC 11 kW or 22 kW
- Efficiency
- 3.6–4.3 miles/kWh (40), 3.5–4.1 miles/kWh (50 xDrive), WLTP combined
- CO2 emissions
- 0 g/km
Practicality
- Body
- SUV
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 520 litres
- Length
- 4,782 mm
- Width
- 1,895 mm
- Boot
- 520 litres, 1,750 litres with the rear seats folded
- Towing
- 2,000 kg braked
- Size
- 4,782 mm long, 1,895 mm wide (2,093 mm with mirrors), 1,635 mm high; 2,897 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,160 kg (40), 2,360 kg (50 xDrive)
Pros and cons
Pros
- WLTP range up to 500 miles (50 xDrive)
- DC charging at up to 400 kW (50 xDrive), 10–80% in 21 minutes
- Rated to tow 2,000 kg braked
Cons
- EC unladen weight of 2,160–2,360 kg (includes a 75 kg driver)
- Some figures are still provisional on BMW UK's site
- 520-litre boot is smaller than the X3's
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Electric | 349–483 bhp | 389–405 mi | 520 l | 2026 | |
| SUV | Electric | 221–376 bhp | 298–366 mi | 669 l | Jun 2026 | |
| SUV | Electric | 295–460 bhp | 326–386 mi | 370–835 l | Feb 2025 |
Sources
- bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/ix3/bmw-ix3-technical-data.html
- bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/ix3/bmw-ix3.html
- press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0452406EN_GB/the-start-of-a-n…
- press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0456788EN_GB/new-entry-level-…
Photo: prod.cosy.bmw.cloud
- BMW iX3, right side view in Ocean Wave Blue (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3, right side view in Polarised Grey (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3, right side view in Space Silver (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3, right side view in Eucalyptus Green (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3, right side view in Fire Red (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3, interior with Contemporary Digital White bicolour interior design (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3, interior with Contemporary Black bicolour interior design (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3, interior with Contemporary Castanea bicolour interior design (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3, interior with BMW M Black interior design (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3, interior with BMW Individual interior design with Black bicolour leather (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro, bonnet badge and grille (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro, rear BMW badge (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro, steering wheel badge (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro, centre console (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro, seat stitching (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro, seat cushion (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport, centre console with pale trim (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- The new BMW iX3 50 xDrive (09/2025)., steering wheel badge (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- The new BMW iX3 50 xDrive (09/2025)., centre console with pale upholstery (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- The new BMW iX3 50 xDrive (09/2025)., console controls (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- The new BMW iX3 50 xDrive (09/2025)., front storage compartment with charging cable (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3 40 - UK Images, iX3 40 badge and rear lamp (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
- BMW iX3 40 - UK Images, charging socket (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW