BMW Steyr Plant Adds Second Shift for iX3 Electric Motors
Steyr's second shift could push 2026 output past 200,000 electric motors for the iX3, i3, iX5, and iX6.
Steyr's second shift could push 2026 output past 200,000 electric motors for the iX3, i3, iX5, and iX6.
The new BMW iX3 will be newer, cheaper, and faster-charging, but the larger BMW iX still has a few major advantages.
A manufacturing fault in the onboard charger of early-build NA5 iX3s could put voltage on the body during charging.
From an electric iX3 with 805 km range to a 727-hp police M5 Touring -- BMW covered every budget at RETTmobil.
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Certified range beats the preliminary estimate by 48 km, and $75,900 CAD undercuts the U.S. price after conversion.
From the 7 Series to the just-launched iX3, several BMW models are built in EU member states. The new tariffs add fresh uncertainty for the brand in the U.S. market.
A beard, a long drive, and no film crew — BMW's AI-generated iX3 ad is the brand's most unusual production yet.
The 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive leads with 434 miles, 463 hp, and 400 kW charging — with RWD 40 models and an M version to follow.
BMW's Neue Klasse iX3 hits 400 kW charging, 400-mile real range, and a cabin that finally feels properly special.
No charging card, no contract needed — just log in with your BMW or MINI account and the car does the rest
From the configurator going live this month to first deliveries this fall, here's the full month-by-month breakdown of the BMW iX3's US rollout — straight from a dealer briefed by corporate.