BMW has officially unveiled the second-generation iX3, marking a significant leap forward in its electric vehicle strategy. The BMW iX3 2025, a mid-size electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), is based on the groundbreaking Neue Klasse platform, a fully electric, dedicated architecture that will shape the future of BMW’s electric models. With an impressive WLTP-certified range of up to 805 kilometers, ultra-fast charging capabilities, and cutting-edge technology, the iX3 2025 promises to set new benchmarks in the EV segment.
A New Era for BMW
The launch of the BMW iX3 2025 represents a major milestone for the company. Built on the revolutionary Neue Klasse platform, this all-electric vehicle marks a shift away from BMW’s previous flexible mixed-platform approach, which accommodated both internal combustion engines (ICE) and electric powertrains. The Neue Klasse is a dedicated EV platform, allowing BMW to fully focus on the strengths of electric mobility. As BMW CEO Oliver Zipse notes, this launch signifies nothing less than a “new era” for the automaker, echoing the transformative impact of the original Neue Klasse of the 1960s that redefined BMW’s future.
Unprecedented Range and Charging Speeds
The BMW iX3 2025 comes equipped with BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology, featuring a 108.7 kWh (net) high-voltage battery pack. This innovative powertrain supports an 800-volt architecture, enabling incredible charging performance.
- Charging Speed: The iX3 can support DC fast charging at speeds up to 400 kW, allowing the vehicle to gain up to 372 km of range in just 10 minutes. A 10% to 80% charge can be completed in around 21 minutes, setting a new benchmark in the segment and drastically reducing waiting times.
- Onboard Charging: The iX3 comes with an 11 kW onboard charger for home or public AC charging, with an optional 22 kW charger available.
This exceptional charging infrastructure is designed to provide maximum convenience, ensuring the iX3 can be quickly recharged during long journeys or on the go.
Powertrain and Performance
The BMW iX3 2025 will initially launch with the iX3 50 xDrive variant, which features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup. This powertrain delivers a combined output of 469 horsepower and 645 Nm of torque, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. The iX3’s top speed is electronically limited to 210 km/h.
A new feature called symbiotic brakes allows the energy recuperation system to handle up to 98% of all braking maneuvers in everyday driving, contributing significantly to overall efficiency and regenerative braking capabilities.
Design and Technology
Exterior
The exterior design of the iX3 2025 marks a departure from previous BMW SUVs, featuring a clean and aerodynamically efficient design. Some key highlights include:
- Upright Front End: The iX3 features a bold front end with vertically arranged illuminated kidney grilles, which are a nod to classic BMW designs from the 1960s.
- Aerodynamic Efficiency: With a drag coefficient of just 0.24 Cd, the iX3 is optimized for aerodynamics, helping reduce energy consumption and increase range.
- Unique Light Signature: The iX3 features slim headlights with a new horizontal light signature and flush-fitting door handles for a sleek, modern look.
- Wheel Options: The vehicle rides on standard 20-inch alloy wheels, with optional upgrades to 22-inch wheels.
- L-Shaped Tail-lights: A redesigned L-shaped tail-light design completes the rear, offering a distinctive look.
Interior
Inside, the iX3 2025 introduces a minimalist, airy cabin with significant technological upgrades. Key features include:
- Panoramic Vision: A Panoramic Vision display stretches across the base of the windscreen, projecting critical driving information across the entire width of the car, providing an immersive driving experience.
- 17.9-inch Touchscreen: The iX3’s centerpiece is the floating 17.9-inch touchscreen, offering seamless access to entertainment, navigation, and vehicle controls.
- BMW iDrive 9: The latest iDrive system runs on Operating System X, featuring advanced touch controls, voice commands, and physical buttons for essential functions like indicators, volume, and wipers.
- Spacious Interior: The Neue Klasse platform allows for a larger interior, offering generous legroom and storage. The boot provides 520 liters of capacity, which expands to 1,750 liters with the rear seats folded. The iX3 also offers a 58-liter storage compartment under the bonnet, known as the ‘frunk’.
Market Positioning and India Launch
The BMW iX3 2025 will enter production in November 2025 and is expected to compete directly with premium electric SUVs like the Audi Q6 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz GLC EV.
For the Indian market, the iX3 is expected to launch in early 2027. In a strategic move, BMW India has confirmed that the iX3 will be assembled locally at its Chennai plant, which should help reduce costs and make the vehicle more competitive in India’s rapidly growing electric vehicle market.
The Neue Klasse platform that underpins the iX3 will be the foundation for over 40 new BMW models by 2027, emphasizing the significance of this platform to BMW’s long-term strategy. The iX3 is expected to kick off a new era of electric mobility for BMW, with further product launches scheduled to build on this success.
Conclusion
The BMW iX3 2025 represents the future of electric mobility for BMW, combining the practicality of the X3 with the cutting-edge performance, technology, and efficiency of the Neue Klasse platform. With its long-range capabilities, ultra-fast charging, and advanced driver-assist systems, the iX3 is poised to become a major player in the premium electric SUV market. As BMW continues to expand its electric offerings, the iX3 marks the beginning of a new chapter, bringing forward the brand’s vision of sustainability, luxury, and innovation.
Stay tuned for the official release, as the BMW iX3 2025 prepares to redefine the way we think about electric vehicles in the luxury SUV segment.
FAQs
When will the BMW iX3 2025 be available?
The BMW iX3 2025 will enter production in November 2025, with the official market release expected in early 2027 for India.
What is the range of the BMW iX3 2025?
The BMW iX3 2025 offers a WLTP-certified range of up to 805 kilometers on a single charge.
How fast can the BMW iX3 charge?
The iX3 supports DC fast charging at speeds up to 400 kW, allowing the vehicle to charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 21 minut
What is the power output of the BMW iX3 2025?
The iX3 50 xDrive variant produces 469 horsepower and 645 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds.
