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BMW Confirms iX3 as First Neue Klasse EV With November Launch

It marks BMW’s shift to fossil-free manufacturing at Debrecen with vehicles emitting just 0.1 t CO₂e per car.

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Overview

  • The new iX3 will go on sale in early November following its public debut at the IAA Mobility show in Munich on September 5.
  • BMW’s Gen6 electric drive system reduces energy loss by 40%, cuts weight by 10% and lowers costs by 20%, driving a 20% boost in overall vehicle efficiency.
  • Under WLTP testing the iX3 delivers up to 800 km of range and supports 400 kW DC fast charging for more than 350 km of range in ten minutes.
  • One third of all materials in the iX3 come from recycled sources, helping to cut CO₂e emissions in the supply chain by 35% during development.
  • Assembly at BMW’s Debrecen plant runs entirely on renewables and emits only 0.1 t CO₂e per vehicle, advancing the company’s net-zero targets.