BMW iX3
motor vehicle
The BMW iX3 (NA5) is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by BMW, succeeding the X3-based G08. Unlike its predecessor, it is built on the Neue Klasse platform, no longer sharing its platform with its counterpart (G45). A long-wheelbase version, codenamed NA6, is slated to release in the Chinese market in 2026. The car is the first to use this new design language of BMW and was first shown in 2024 at the Paris Auto Show.
Overview
BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept
The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept was first announced by BMW in March 2024, previewing the design of the upcoming iX3.
Launch
The second-generation iX3 made its production debut at the 2025 Munich Motor Show, as the first BMW under the Neue Klasse generation. Only one powertrain version was launched - the iX3 50 xDrive. BMW is expected to announce a rear-wheel drive iX3 40 variant.
Specifications
Battery and charging
The iX3 is built on an 800-volt architecture. The iX3 50 xDrive features a 108 kWh (usable) NMC battery using 4695-format cylindrical cells in a module-free cell-to-pack format, offering up to 434 miles (698 km) of EPA range, 500 miles (800 km) of WLTP range and an energy efficiency of up to 4.1 miles/kWh.
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