Overview

• BMW’s iX3 50 xDrive debuts with dual motors rated at 345 kW/469 hp and 645 Nm, a 0–100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds, and a 210 km/h top speed.
• The 108.7 kWh cylindrical‑cell battery targets 679–805 km WLTP range, supports 800V architecture and up to 400 kW DC charging that adds about 372 km in 10 minutes (10–80% in ~21 minutes).
• A new electronics backbone features four high‑performance ‘superbrain’ computers, including the ‘Heart of Joy’ controller; BMW cites up to 98% brake recuperation and AI‑assisted ‘Symbiotic Drive’.
• The cabin introduces Panoramic iDrive with a windshield‑base display strip and a 17.9‑inch central touchscreen, and the traditional iDrive scroll wheel is removed in favor of touch controls.
• Production starts in Debrecen, Hungary, powered without fossil fuels, with Europe deliveries in spring 2026, U.S. in summer 2026, and a China‑specific model from mid‑2026; European pricing is indicated at about €68,900, with EPA range figures still pending certification.