We are finally getting our first look at the future of BMW. The iX3 is “a massive leap” from BMW’s current vehicles with nearly 500 miles of range, ultra-fast charging, and the brand’s advanced new tech. And that’s just the start. The BMW iX3 kicks off a new era for the German luxury brand.
BMW unveils the iX3 with 500 miles range, fast charging
BMW promised the iX3 would be “the benchmark of the industry,” and it wasn’t kidding. The stylish new electric SUV made its world debut at the Munich Motor Show on Friday as the first of BMW’s Neue Klasse models.
After unveiling the new electric SUV for the first time, CEO Oliver Zipse called it a “one-in-a-lifetime moment” and the start of a new era for BMW.
The iX3 is the first of an entirely new generation of BMW vehicles, created from the ground up. BMW “skipped an entire generation” when it comes to design, Zipse said, adding it’s still “more BMW than ever.”
To maximize range, BMW gave it a clean, aerodynamic design with very few lines. One of the first things you’ll notice is the re-imaged front end. The new face is centered around an updated vertically oriented kidney grille, which is designed to match the more upright vehicle design.
As the first vehicle powered by its new Gen6 platform, the iX3 is “a massive leap” from current BMW models in terms of range, charging, efficiency, and more. It’s also BMW’s first EV with bidirectional charging.
The BMW iX3 offers an impressive WLTP range of up to nearly 500 miles (800 km). On the EPA scale, it’s expected to deliver around 400 miles of range.
Based on an 800V architecture, the BMW iX3 can deliver charging speeds of up to 400 kW. According to BMW, that means it can add over 230 miles (370 km) in just 10 minutes.
Updated interior powered by super-brains
The interior is just as impressive with an updated minimalist design. A massive 17.9″ infotainment, powered by its new Operating System X, sits at the center.
It’s also the first BMW model to debut with its new Panoramic iDrive system. The new system “offers a whole new driving experience” and will be used in all upcoming BMW vehicles.
BMW’s new infotainment is powered by “genuine super-brains,” or four advanced computers that can process data about 20 times faster than the systems found in current vehicles.
Measuring 4,782 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width, and 1,635 mm in height, the BMW iX3 is about the same size as the Porsche Macan Electric (see our review).
BMW will begin iX3 production later this year at its new plant in Debrecen. Deliveries are scheduled to start in Europe in early 2026, followed by the US in the summer. BMW will build a special variant for China, which will be produced at its Shenyang plant.
It will initially launch as the BMW iX3 50 xDrive. In Germany, it’s already listed on BMW’s website with prices starting at €68,900 ($81,000).
In the US, the new BMW iX3 will be available in summer of 2026, starting at around $60,000 with an estimated range of around 400 miles. In early 2027, BMW will launch the iX3 40 sDrive and iX3 40 xDrive. BMW said prices will start at under $55,000 with slightly over 300 miles range.
Starting next year, BMW said every vehicle will be all-new. The new iX3 will be the first of 40 new or updated BMW vehicles by 2027.
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