BMW iX3
Battery Electric Vehicle£58,850Price from
74.0 kWhUseable Battery
240 miReal Range
305 Wh/miEfficiency
This electric vehicle is not available yet
Specifications with an * are estimates.Price from £58,850
| Availability | Pre-order |
| Expected from * | September 2021 |
| Available until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £800 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range between 170 - 345 mi
| City - Cold Weather | 235 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 170 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 200 mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 345 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 215 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 270 mi |
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Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 112 mph |
| Electric Range | 240 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 | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power † | 11 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->240 mi) † | 8 hours |
| Charge Speed † | 30 mph |
| Battery Useable | 74.0 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| FC Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Fastcharge Power (max) | 155 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (24->192 mi) | 31 min |
| Fastcharge Speed | 320 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range | 240 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 305 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 131 mpg |
NEDC Ratings
| Range | 323 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 280 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 225 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 144 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 177 mpg |
WLTP Ratings
| Range | 286 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 295 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 255 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 136 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 156 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 between 210 - 435 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather | 310 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 435 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 370 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 210 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 340 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 270 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4734 mm |
| Width | 1891 mm |
| Width with mirrors | No Data |
| Height | 1668 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2864 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 2260 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 2725 kg |
| Max. Payload | 540 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 510 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 1560 L |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | 0 L |
| Roof Load | 100 kg |
| Tow Hitch Possible | Yes |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 750 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 750 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | 75 kg |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | No Data |
| Turning Circle | 12.1 m |
| Platform | No Data |
| Car Body | SUV |
| Segment | Large Family Car |
| Roof Rails | Yes |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No Data |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2021-22
| BIK Tax Rate | 1% |
| P11D Value from | £58,795 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £588 |
| BIK @ 20% | £10 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £20 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £22 pcm |
Financial Year 2022-23
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £58,795 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,176 |
| BIK @ 20% | £20 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £39 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £44 pcm |
Financial Year 2023-24
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £58,795 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,176 |
| BIK @ 20% | £20 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £39 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £44 pcm |
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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.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
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| 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 | 10 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 11h45m | 20 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 8 hours | 30 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 8 hours | 30 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.
- 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) | 48 kW † | 46 kW † | 71 min | 140 mph |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 136 kW † | 100 kW † | 33 min | 300 mph |
| CCS (350 kW DC) | 155 kW † | 104 kW † | 31 min | 320 mph |
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† = 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
Pricing
The BMW iX3 has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £57,945 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £58,850. 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 maximum torque is 295 lb-ft. The BMW iX3 is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 6.8 seconds. The top speed is 112 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the BMW iX3 has a total capacity of 80 kWh. The usable capacity is 74 kWh. A range of about 240 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 170 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 345 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 20 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 38 hours.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 155 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 104 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 35 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 165 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW iX3 is about 305 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 131 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 435 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 210 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.