BMW iX3

For the battery electric sedan built on Neue Klasse platform produced since 2026, see BMW i3 (NA0). For the 2020 vehicle, see BMW iX3 (G08).

BMW iX3
BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Model code	NA5 NA6 (LWB)
Production	October 2025 – present
Assembly	Hungary: Debrecen China: Dadong (BBA, LWB)
Designer	Adrian van Hooydonk (head of design)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact luxury SUV (D-segment)
Body style	5-door crossover SUV
Layout	Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive (iX3 40 / iX3 30L) Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (iX3 50 xDrive / iX3 40L/50L xDrive / iX M60 xDrive)
Platform	Neue Klasse platform
Related	BMW iX4 BMW i3 (NA0)
Powertrain
Electric motor	Externally-excited synchronous (rear), AC induction (front)
Power output	261–603 hp (195–450 kW; 265–611 PS)
Battery	77 kWh LFP CATL 82.7 kWh NMC 86.9 kWh NMC 108.7 kWh NMC EVE Energy 113.4 kWh NMC
Electric range	Up to 434 mi (698 km) (EPA) Up to 800 km (500 mi) (WLTP) Up to 900 km (560 mi) (CLTC)
Plug-in charging	DC: 300–400 kW
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,897 mm (114.1 in) 3,005 mm (118.3 in) (LWB)
Length	4,782 mm (188.3 in) 4,885 mm (192.3 in) (LWB)
Width	1,895 mm (74.6 in)
Height	1,635 mm (64.4 in)
Kerb weight	2,285 kg (5,038 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW iX3 (G08)

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.

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  BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept
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  Rear view

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.

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  Front view
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  Rear view
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  Rear view (M Sport)
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  Interior

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. It is capable of DC fast charging up to 400 kW, going from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes and adding 231 miles (372 km) of range in 10 minutes. It also has V2H, V2G, and V2L bidirectional charging functions.

Powertrain

The iX3 50 xDrive has a dual-motor all-wheel drive layout producing 463 hp (345 kW) and 473 lb⋅ft (641 N⋅m) of torque, completing 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.9 seconds. Part of the Neue Klasse platform are four digital "superbrains", where one dubbed the "Heart of Joy" is responsible for driving dynamics. The Heart of Joy controls every component of the car related to driving dynamics with no delegation to supplier-authored software running on supplier-sourced silicons. It has a latency of 1 millisecond, cut down from the typical 10-50 milliseconds. BMW claims that the Heart of Joy was programmed so that 99% of braking can be handled via regenerative braking, and that it can micromanage the braking of each wheel to deliver a limousine stop.

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
BMW iX3
(2026)

Test	Score
Overall:
Safe driving	73%
Crash avoidance	83%
Crash protection	86%
Post crash	95%

ANCAP test results
BMW iX3
(2026, aligned with Euro NCAP)

Test	Score
Overall:
Safe driving	71%
Crash avoidance	83%
Crash protection	86%
Post crash	95%

Equipment and technology

Panoramic iDrive

The BMW iX3 is the first vehicle in BMW's lineup to feature the Panoramic iDrive system, running on iDrive X. It features a "Panoramic Vision display" - a 43.3-inch side-to-side darkened area recessed within the hood where information is projected on. Users can customize the widgets and information that are featured in the panoramic vision display, such as the vehicle speed and the state of charge. This can also be supplemented by an optional 3D heads-up display that is projected above the panoramic display. A new 17.9-inch central display remains in the center of the dashboard, with a new shape slanted towards the driver.

In September 2025, BMW jointly developed an automated driving system with Qualcomm. The system will debut on the BMW iX3.

Markets

China

The Chinese market exclusively receives a long-wheelbase version named the iX3 L (codenamed NA6), which was revealed before the Beijing Auto Show on 22 April 2026. The wheelbase has been lengthened by 107 mm (4.2 in) and the overall length increases by 103 mm (4.1 in). The exterior is similar to the global version, but the pop-out electronic door handles have been replaced by pocket style handles, which BMW says has triple redundancy with backup power from the high-voltage battery and a mechanical backup mechanism available from both the interior and exterior, in addition to the standard 12-volt accessory battery. Additionally, the rear window has an additional Hofmeister kink motif embedded using titanium dioxide stripes, and a rearview camera pod is located on the back of the roof for use with the digital rearview mirror.

The interior uses the same display setup and BMW OS X software, but integrates a custom Alibaba AI model and DeepSeek AI and is compatible with Huawei HiCar phone mirroring. According to BMW, the rear seats were fully developed by its team in Shanghai, and have 40 mm (1.6 in) longer cushions that are 20 mm (0.79 in) thicker than the global version. The rear seat backrests can recline up to 121 degrees. Additionally, the materials have been upgraded with additional exclusive upholstery options offered. The rear cargo area measures 540 L (19 cu ft) and expands to 1,900 L (67 cu ft) with the rear seats folded down, and is supplemented by a 58-litre (2.0 cu ft) frunk.

The iX3 L uses an ADAS system provided by Momenta and is capable of Highway NOA (Navigate-On-Autopilot). Its sensor suite consists of one LiDAR, 5 mmWave radars, 8 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors.

The iX3 L is offered with 3 powertrain options — the iX3 30L, iX3 40L xDrive and iX3 50L xDrive, the former two of which differ from international models.

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  iX3 50L
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  iX3 50L rear view
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  Interior

Models		Charging		Drive	Peak output		0–100 km/h	Range
Name	Battery Capacity (Type)	DC	AC		Power	Torque		CLTC
iX3 30L	77 kWh (LFP)	TBD	7 kW	Rear	195 kW (261 hp)	500 N⋅m (369 ft⋅lb)	6.8 s	630 km (390 mi)
iX3 40L xDrive	86.9 kWh (NMC)	300 kW		All	275 kW (369 hp)	565 N⋅m (417 ft⋅lb)	5.6 s	702 km (436 mi)
iX3 50L xDrive	113.4 kWh (NMC)	400 kW	11 kW		345 kW (463 hp)	645 N⋅m (476 ft⋅lb)	4.9 s	919 km (571 mi)