I Drove the New BMW iX3 for a Week. It Might Be BMW’s Best EV Yet
BMW's Neue Klasse iX3 hits 400 kW charging, 400-mile real range, and a cabin that finally feels properly special.
BMW's Neue Klasse iX3 hits 400 kW charging, 400-mile real range, and a cabin that finally feels properly special.
More than half of X3 orders are for the iX3. Over 50,000 orders for the electric crossover have been placed since the order books opened in September 2025.
The Neue Klasse SUV scores a double victory as it also grabs the 2026 World Electric Vehicle Award.
A local buyer took the keys to an early 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive customer car built at the new plant in Hungary.
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This is what the new iX3 looks like when no expense is spared, packing virtually every feature BMW offers for its electric crossover.
From aerodynamic wheels and illuminated grille to an M Sport Package and a panoramic glass roof, this new BMW iX3 has plenty of extras.
After the XM and M5 Touring, the iX3 becomes the official Safety Car for Real Madrid, as part of an ongoing collaboration between BMW and the football team.
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse says more than 50,000 people have ordered the electric crossover without even sitting in it.
BMW's new Debrecen factory in Hungary has already ramped up production to meet strong demand for the iX3.
The second-generation BMW iX3 flaunts an M Sport Package and 21-inch M aerodynamic wheel for a new photo shoot in the Czech Republic.
A weekend getaway from the capital Bucharest to a mountain resort and back proved the new BMW iX3 is easy to live with on a daily basis.