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BMW Unveils iX3 as First Neue Klasse EV With 800‑Km Range and 400‑kW Charging

Production in Hungary begins this autumn, marking a profitability push that doubles as BMW's key test in China.

Overview

  • BMW says the iX3 debuts a dedicated EV platform with a new electronics setup featuring four high‑performance computers, including the driving controller called 'Heart of Joy.'
  • The model introduces the Panoramic iDrive cockpit with a wide display strip beneath the windshield for primary driving information.
  • Base pricing is reported around €68,900–€70,000, with European deliveries planned from spring after production starts in Debrecen this autumn.
  • An initial 469‑PS all‑wheel‑drive version leads the rollout, and BMW plans at least five additional Neue Klasse models over the next two years.
  • CFO Walter Mertl expects margin parity with comparable combustion models, while analysts say a Chinese market variant built locally next summer will be the decisive proving ground.