Overview
- The iX3 debuts BMW’s sixth‑generation eDrive with a 108.7 kWh usable battery rated up to 805 km WLTP, peak DC charging of 400 kW, and bidirectional capability for V2G/Home (11 kW DC) and V2L (3.7 kW AC).
- An all‑wheel‑drive setup pairs a rear synchronous motor and a front asynchronous unit for 345 kW (469 PS), accelerating 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with a governed top speed of 210 km/h.
- A new four‑computer vehicle architecture includes the in‑house ‘Heart of Joy’ controller that unifies drive, braking, charging, recuperation and steering with sub‑millisecond response.
- Driver assistance is powered via a Qualcomm cooperation, offering a Level 2+ highway assistant with hands‑off up to 130 km/h and a City Assistant with traffic‑light recognition and automated stop/start.
- Sales start at €68,900 in Germany, with Europe deliveries slated for spring 2026 and the U.S. for summer 2026, production based in Debrecen, Hungary, and early drives reporting composed dynamics and a provisional 16.6 kWh/100 km consumption reading.