Overview
- BMW engineers drove the new iX3 from Debrecen, Hungary, to Munich without recharging, arriving with roughly 2% state of charge and about 12 miles (20 km) indicated remaining.
- To maximize efficiency, the team avoided highways, selected 20-inch aerodynamic wheels, mapped a low-traffic route, and turned off climate, comfort, and media systems.
- The iX3 is the first Neue Klasse model with a 108.7 kWh battery and an 800-volt system that supports roughly 400 kW DC fast charging, with video showing a peak near 404 kW.
- The distance surpasses BMW’s up-to-800 km WLTP figure and the roughly 400-mile EPA range BMW expects, though outlets note such results are atypical for everyday driving.
- Production is centered at BMW’s Debrecen plant, with deliveries planned for Europe in early 2026 and the U.S. in summer 2026, starting from €68,900 in Germany and about $60,000 in the U.S.