New BMW iX3 promises over 500 miles of range

Tue, 09 Sept 2025

• All-new electric SUV
• Huge range of up to 500 miles
• Fast 400kW charging promises 231 miles in 10 minutes
• Priced from £58,755, first deliveries in March

BMW has released prices and details of the new iX3 electric SUV, which promises a huge battery range of up to 500 miles on a single charge.

Priced from £58,755, the new car is the first production  to feature the company’s new Neue Klasse design language, and that massive battery range will be the biggest of any electric car on sale in the UK.

When the first deliveries arrive from March 2026, the BMW iX3 will be a rival for other premium SUVs of a similar size, such as the Tesla Model Y, the Audi Q4 E-tron and the forthcoming new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC.

2026 BMW iX3 prices and release date

So far, only one variant has been announced – the BMW iX3 50 xDrive, with four-wheel drive and 469PS, which costs from £58,755, with the first deliveries due from 7 March 2026. More versions will follow with rear-wheel drive, which could mean even larger EV ranges.

2026 BMW iX3 styling, interior and technology

The new iX3 represents the first model in BMW’s latest look, which is known as Neue Klasse in homage to the 1960s BMW of the same name.

The new design direction is more pared down and minimalist than recent BMWs, with a modern, aerodynamic look and clean lines – the door handles are recessed into the bodywork and illuminated accents through horizontal lights trips across the front, as well as in the new-look kidney grille. At the back, L-shaped rear lights stretch across the boot lid, helping to visually reinforce the car’s width and its athletic stance.

Inside, the iX3 is spacious and has an uncluttered design that again follows a minimalist aesthetic. A floating instrument panel flows into the doors, and BMW has tried to create an open, airy feel through large windows and an optional panoramic sunroof.

BMW, as you’d expect, has specified premium materials including recycling plastic in a 3D knit design, plastics made from recycled marine waste and Econeer upholstery – a BMW-developed fabric made from recycled plastics.

The centrepiece of the interior is BMW’s Panoramic iDrive infotainment system, which is displayed across the base of the full windscreen and works alongside a large 17.9-inch central touchscreen, which can also be controlled by the haptic touch buttons on the steering wheel. A 3D head-up display is optional, projecting extra driving information onto the windscreen in front of the driver.

Standard kit includes heated and electrically adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control, and wireless charging. There’s a 520-litre boot, expandable to 1750 litres if you fold down the rear seats (which have a 40:20:40 split) and a 58-litre frunk under the bonnet.

2026 BMW iX3 electric motor, battery and range

The BMW iX3 will initially come only in 50 xDrive form, with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system that develops 469PS, 645Nm of torque and will sprint from standstill to 62mph in 4.9 seconds. The top speed is 130mph.

That impressive 500-mile range comes from a 108.7kWh (usable) battery, which uses an 800-volt system for fast charging. With a suitable DC charger you’ll be able to add 231 miles in 10 minutes, and charge from 10% to 80% capacity in 21 minutes.

The iX3 also supports Vehicle-to-Home charging at speeds of up to 11kW and Vehicle-to-Load at up to 3.7kW, which means you can plug in various appliances and run them off the car’s battery.