The BMW iX3 ushers in a new generation of the brand's electric vehicles

BMW has unveiled the first production electric vehicle of the new Neue Klasse generation—the iX3 crossover. The model ushers in an entire lineup of future electric vehicles from the German brand, which will be released over the coming year, while also showcasing the company’s new approach to design, technology, and electric vehicle architecture.

The model’s key technical feature is the highest-capacity battery in BMW’s history. The battery has a capacity of 108.7 kWh, and thanks to its 800-volt architecture and efficiency of up to 6.6 km per kWh, the claimed range reaches approximately 800 km on the WLTP cycle. Thanks to fast charging with a power output of up to 400 kW, you can get enough energy for a 373 km range in just 10 minutes.

The crossover is equipped with two electric motors with a combined output of approximately 469 horsepower and 645 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.9 seconds, which is comparable to the Tesla Model Y and other direct competitors. Despite its impressive battery, the car is even slightly more compact than the standard BMW X3: engineers used a new architecture that increases energy density by approximately 25% and improves battery cooling.
The iX3’s interior also differs significantly from previous BMWs. The centerpiece is a 17.9-inch multimedia system screen, as well as the new BMW Panoramic iDrive system with a head-up display stretching across the windshield. Interestingly, the company has reduced the number of physical buttons, making