BMW iX3 with latest fully electric powertrain and range of over 800km makes its world premiere [Video]

BMW iX3 50 xDrive

BMW’s new generation of fully electric SAV

The new BMW iX3 was developed as a new-generation fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). It features the sixth-generation fully electric powertrain BMW eDrive, a range of 800km, 400kW charging capability, BMW’s new-generation design language, and BMW Panoramic iDrive.

Featuring pioneering electronics and software, it is the first car to feature a “Super Brain” high-performance computer that oversees driving dynamics, autonomous driving, infotainment and comfort functions, while the “Heart of Joy” drivetrain and driving dynamics control system delivers unprecedented efficiency.

The new-generation exterior exudes a modern, light feel, while high utility performance is ensured, including additional storage space under the front hood. Consideration has been given to the recyclability of the materials used, and significant advances have been made in the responsible use of raw materials throughout the manufacturing process.

Mass production of the new iX3 is scheduled to begin soon at the BMW Group’s Debrecen Plant in Hungary. The first model will be the iX3 50 xDrive, boasting a maximum output of 470 PS and a range of 800 km (WLTP mode). After being built on a newly constructed assembly line, deliveries will begin from the end of 2025.

The iX3’s main markets will be Europe and the United States, with specifications that incorporate the needs and requests of China expected to begin production at the Shenyang plant in China as early as 2026. Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, commented as follows about the iX3, which will lead the new generation of Neue Klasse models:

“The Neue Klasse is BMW’s biggest and most forward-looking project to date, representing a major leap forward in technology, driving experience and design. And yet, despite everything being new, the Neue Klasse is the most BMW we’ve ever made.”

“Regardless of the drive system installed, the entire BMW range will benefit from the innovations brought about by the Neue Klasse. The iX3 will be the first model to be produced as a Neue Klasse. We are not only bringing one of the most successful electric cars in BMW’s history onto the roads in the form of the next generation model, but we are also ushering in a new era for BMW.”

First use of a new design language

The new BMW iX3 introduces BMW’s new generation design language. It incorporates a timeless design that captures current trends, and the iX3 reinterprets the modern SAV style. This new generation design is scheduled to be applied to all BMW brand models in the near future.

The iX3 exudes a powerful presence with its conventional two-box style that clearly highlights its four wheels. The front section features vertically-positioned headlights using LED units, adding a new design interpretation to the BMW-like look.

The vertical kidney grille located in the center of the front is a homage to the Neue Klasse of the 1960s. Instead of chrome, it uses “Iconic Glow” with lighting function, creating a unique accent that shines day or night. The rear section features taillights that extend to the center, adding a new horizontal interpretation to BMW’s iconic L-shaped lights.

The side sections feature a unified surface and several precise press lines, creating a beautiful, sporty silhouette and achieving high aerodynamics with a Cd value of 0.24. They also add visual impact to the wheel arches.

First model equipped with BMW Panoramic iDrive

The interior design, reflecting the minimalist exterior, combines modernity and digitalization at a high level. The cockpit, composed of horizontal lines, creates an enveloping effect for the passengers. A highlight of the interior is the newly developed control and operation system, BMW Panoramic iDrive. This system provides the driver with the right information at the right time and in the right place.

BMW Panoramic iDrive combines display, geometry, light and sound design to create a holistic experience. By carefully balancing digital functions and physical elements, it achieves intuitive operation that focuses on driving, in line with BMW’s principle of “hands on the wheel, eyes on the road.”

BMW Panoramic Vision projects information onto a nano-coated black surface (110 cm) at the bottom of the windscreen. Important driving information is displayed in the left-hand area of ​​the BMW Panoramic Vision above the steering wheel, directly in the driver’s line of sight (left-hand drive models). The driver can customise the content displayed in the central and right-hand areas of the BMW Panoramic Vision by operating the centre display.

The 17.9-inch center display, which uses matrix backlight technology, is tilted 17.5 degrees toward the driver and is positioned ergonomically ideally on the instrument panel. The center display’s home screen displays a variety of content, including the navigation system. Above it, in the driver’s area, widgets that can be used to set frequently used functions are arranged vertically.


6th generation BMW eDrive technology

The sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology, developed for the Neue Klasse, employs a highly efficient electric motor, a newly developed high-voltage battery with cylindrical battery cells, and 800V technology. The iX3 50 xDrive is equipped with a high-voltage battery with a usable capacity of 108kWh, ensuring a maximum driving range of 800km in WLTP mode.

The iX3 50 xDrive is an all-wheel drive model with a new asynchronous motor (ASM) on the front axle and a significantly updated electrically excited alternating current synchronous motor (EESM) on the rear axle. It delivers a maximum output of 345 kW (470 PS) and a maximum torque of 645 Nm, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 210 km/h.

BMW eDrive technology has made significant advancements over its predecessor, reducing energy loss by 40%, weight by 10%, and manufacturing costs by 20%. Compared to the fifth-generation BMW eDrive, the high-voltage battery has a 20% higher energy density per cell and a 30% faster charging speed.


The new iX3 boasts a maximum charging rate of 400kW, and when using an 800V direct current (DC) fast charging station, it can charge a range of more than 350km in approximately 10 minutes. It can also charge the high-voltage battery from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes.

It also comes equipped with a variety of bidirectional charging functions, making it compatible with vehicle-to-road (V2L), vehicle-to-home (V2H), and vehicle-to-grid (V2G), and can also function as a power source.

New computer “Heart of Joy”

The new iX3 is equipped with a completely new central computer, the Heart of Joy control unit, which, in combination with BMW Dynamic Performance Control software, provides integrated control of the powertrain, brakes, recuperation system and steering system.

Information about each component is processed 10 times faster than with conventional systems, resulting in a more direct response to driver inputs. Fewer control inputs result in more stable vehicle directional stability. The system boasts more consistent and repeatable cornering performance, enabling more intuitive control than ever before.

With Heart of Joy, the powertrain and braking systems work in perfect harmony to safely slow the vehicle, using regenerative braking at all speeds to bring it to a stop without the use of friction brakes in 98% of cases, without noise or impact.

Check out the new BMW iX3 in the video!

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