Intro

The BMW iX3 Neue Klasse is official, debuting at IAA Mobility as the first series-production model on BMW’s next-gen electric platform – and a clear signal of where the brand is headed next. Why it matters: BMW is promising big step-ups in range, charging times, and cabin tech, all in a new design and built at its Debrecen facility.

What’s new and why it matters

BMW says the iX3 brings sixth-gen eDrive, cylindrical-cell batteries and an 800V architecture for longer road-trip range and shorter charging stops. In simple terms that means up to 805 km WLTP and 10-80% DC fast charge in about 21 minutes, which changes how often and how long you need to plug in.

Power, range and charging

• Launch-spec iX3 50 xDrive delivers about 463–469 hp and 645 Nm, with a 0–100 km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds – quick enough to sit squarely in performance‑SUV territory, minus the tailpipe.
• The usable battery is around 108.7 kWh, up to 805 km WLTP in some configurations and 400 kW peak DC fast charging. 10 minutes charging adds up to 372 km.
• Bidirectional capability (V2L, V2H and V2G) is supported, so you can use the car as a power bank for camping, home backup and grid services.

Design and tech experience

• The SUV debuts BMW’s new design language – clean surfaces, reinterpreted kidney graphics and a monolithic stance – the Vision Neue Klasse X in production form. That face will be seen on future models.
• Inside the Panoramic iDrive spans the driver view with integrated displays and simplified controls for a more calm interface, supported by a new vehicle electronics architecture with “superbrain” controllers.
• BMW and Qualcomm showed their joint automated driving system on the iX3 at IAA, with scalable assisted features to be rolled out over time.

Production, timing and markets

• Series production for the iX3 is set to begin in autumn 2025 at BMW’s new Debrecen plant in Hungary. market launch spring 2026 in Europe and summer 2026 in the US, China-specific model from Shenyang.
• An entry model and regional calibrations will follow, Positioned as a key player in the midsize electric SUV segment, the iX3 will go head-to-head with rivals like the Tesla Model Y, Audi Q6 e-tron, Porsche Macan Electric, and Mercedes EQE SUV.

Interior and usability

• The interior is about space and visibility, with a minimalistic design, large glass area and available panoramic roof, designed for a lighter, less distracting HMI. The Panoramic iDrive pairs with core physical buttons to keep key actions within easy reach, cutting down on digging through menus.
• Structural battery integration and packaging efficiencies give more interior space and flat-floor utility without the weight of a legacy platform conversion.

Conclusion

For customers the headline is simple: longer range, faster charging, cleaner UX and a new design – finally on a clean-sheet EV platform that should scale across the range. If BMW hits these WLTP and charging numbers in real-world testing the iX3 will be hard to ignore.

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FAQs

What is the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse range?
BMW cites up to 805 km WLTP depending on configuration, leveraging a usable 108.7 kWh pack and sixth‑gen eDrive.

How fast does the iX3 charge?
Peak DC charging is listed at 400 kW; BMW quotes 10–80% in roughly 21 minutes and up to 372 km added in 10 minutes under ideal conditions.