BMW iX3

Battery Electric Vehicle

£60,000 *Price from

74.0 kWhUseable Battery

220 mi *Real Range

335 Wh/mi *Efficiency

This electric vehicle is a concept

BMW has launched the concept of the iX3 on April 25th. It is expected that the production model will share most of the styling of this concept. Most specifications haven't been confirmed yet, all specs with * are estimates.

Price from * £60,000

Introduced at Beijing 2018
Status Production confirmed
Expected from * August 2020

Lease (BCH) from * £750 pcm

Annual VED * £0
Congestion Charge * £0
Insurance Group N/A
Price shown is an estimated On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. Lease estimate is based on a BCH calculation excluding VAT, 6+35 months payment profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package. For comparison only, actual lease offers can differ significantly from the indication shown.

Real Range Estimation between 155 - 315 mi

City - Cold Weather * 220 mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 155 mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 185 mi
City - Mild Weather * 315 mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 195 mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 245 mi
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph * 6.0 sec
Top Speed * 124 mph
Electric Range * 220 mi
Total Power 210 kW (282 hp)
Total Torque * 295 lb-ft
Drive Rear

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity * 80.0 kWh
Charge Port * Type 2
Port Location * Left Side - Front
Charge Power † * 11 kW AC
Charge Time (0->220 mi) † * 8 hours
Charge Speed † * 28 mph
Battery Useable 74.0 kWh
Fastcharge Port * CCS
FC Port Location * Left Side - Front
Fastcharge Power (max) * 150 kW DC
Fastcharge Time (22->176 mi) * 27 min
Fastcharge Speed * 340 mph
Click here for all charging options
† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 11h45m and a charge speed of 19 mph.

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range * 220 mi
Vehicle Consumption * 335 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 120 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range * 273 mi
Rated Consumption * No Data
Vehicle Consumption * 270 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent * No Data
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 149 mpg
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 230 - 475 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather * 335 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 475 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 400 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather * 230 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 375 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 300 Wh/mi
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

Dimensions and Weight

Length * 4700 mm
Width * 1900 mm
Height * 1675 mm
Wheelbase * 2875 mm
Weight Empty * 2200 kg
Cargo Volume No Data
Cargo Volume Max No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked No Data
Towing Weight Braked No Data
Roof Load No Data

Miscellaneous

Seats 5 people
Isofix No Data
Turning Circle No Data
Car Body SUV
Segment Large Family Car
Roof Rails No Data

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2020-21

BIK Tax Rate 0%
P11D Value from * £59,945
Benefit in Kind (BIK) * £0
BIK @ 20% * £0 pcm
BIK @ 40% * £0 pcm
BIK @ 45% * £0 pcm

Financial Year 2021-22

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from * £59,945
Benefit in Kind (BIK) * £599
BIK @ 20% * £10 pcm
BIK @ 40% * £20 pcm
BIK @ 45% * £22 pcm

Financial Year 2022-23

BIK Tax Rate 2%
P11D Value from * £59,945
Benefit in Kind (BIK) * £1,199
BIK @ 20% * £20 pcm
BIK @ 40% * £40 pcm
BIK @ 45% * £45 pcm
Go to the iX3 on the official BMW website.
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the BMW iX3. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

NOTE: BMW has not released details about the on-board charger of the iX3. The information below is based on estimatation of the most likely on-board charger.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 38 hours 6 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 23h45m 9 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 11h45m 19 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 8 hours 28 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW † 8 hours 28 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the BMW iX3.

BMW has not released details about rapid charging the iX3. The information below is based on estimated values of the most likely rapid charging capabilities.

  • Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
  • Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
  • Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
  • Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
Charging Point Max. Power Avg. Power Time Rate
CCS (50 kW DC) 50 kW 50 kW 65 min 140 mph
CCS (100 kW DC) 100 kW 90 kW † 36 min 250 mph
CCS (150 kW DC) 150 kW 120 kW † 27 min 340 mph

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

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All about the BMW iX3

Concept car

This electric vehicle is a concept: data marked with * are estimates and other data might not be officially confirmed. The text below is written as if the BMW iX3 would be available today. Please note that data for the final production version might differ significantly from the concept. The purpose of listing this concept vehicle is to give an insight in upcoming vehicles and EV trends.

Pricing

The BMW iX3 has an estimated On The Road Price (OTR) of £60,000. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The BMW iX3 is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BMW iX3 is 210 kW (282 hp). The estimated maximum torque is 295 lb-ft. The BMW iX3 is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in an estimated 6.0 seconds. The estimated top speed is 124 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the BMW iX3 has an estimated total capacity of 80 kWh. The usable capacity is 74 kWh. An estimated range of about 220 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 155 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 315 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 8 hours. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 11 hours 45 minutes and a charge rate of 19 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 38 hours.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection (expected). The maximum rapid charge power is 150 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 120 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 150 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW iX3 is about 335 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 120 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 475 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 230 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The BMW iX3 emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from BMW

The link below will open the page of the iX3 on the official BMW site.

Go to the iX3 on the official BMW website.