BMW iX3
Battery Electric Vehicle
£56,000 *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 * £56,000
| Introduced at | Beijing 2018 |
| Status | Production confirmed |
| Expected from * | March 2020 |
Lease (BCH) from * £800 pcm
| Annual VED * | £320 |
| Congestion Charge * | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 | Mid-Size SUV |
| Roof Rails | No Data |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2019-20
| BIK Tax Rate | 16% |
| P11D Value from * | £59,445 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) * | £9,511 |
| BIK @ 20% * | £159 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% * | £317 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% * | £357 pcm |
Financial Year 2020-21
| BIK Tax Rate | 0% |
| P11D Value from * | £59,445 |
| 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 * | £59,445 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) * | £594 |
| BIK @ 20% * | £10 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% * | £20 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% * | £22 pcm |
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) |
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| 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) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| 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 estimatedn On The Road Price (OTR) of £59,500. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The BMW iX3 is eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £3,500. The grant will be applied to the invoice of the car. The OTR Price including the PICG for the BMW iX3 is £56,000.
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.