BMW has confirmed that its second-generation iX3 electric SUV will be revealed on September 5, 2025. Previewed by the 2024 Vision New Class X Conceptthe new iX3 is the first model in the BMW Neue Klasse (or new class) range of EVs, built to offer significant improvements in range, functionality and cost. The 2025 BMW iX3 will rival the likes of the Audi Q6 e-tron and the upcoming Mercedes GLC EV.
- Next-gen i3 underpinned by BMW’s EV-only Gen6 architecture
- The BMW iX3 Neue Klasse SUV will be followed by the iX3 sedan
New BMW iX3 range, battery and platform
800V fast charging support, 350km range top-up in 10 minutes
BMW Neue Klasse motor image used for representation.
All Neue Klasse cars, including the iX3, will be underpinned by the BMW Gen6 architecture. Unlike the upcoming iX3, the present SUV is an EV conversion of the regular CLAR-based BMW X3. BMW said that these models will come with 800V fast charging support, and will have batteries 20 percent more energy-dense than the existing ones. Along with motor specs, the new iX3’s battery details are under wraps at the time of writing. Previous test mules, though, returned impressive figures of 900km (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle) and 800km (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure). They even allowed for a 350km range top-up in just 10 minutes of charge.
Current BMW iX3 SUV.
For reference, the current iX3 sold in international markets comes with a 286hp rear-wheel drive motor, paired with an 80kWh battery (74kWh net) with 400V compatibility. The e-SUV returns a maximum 461km range on the WLTP, and it can be recharged in 10 minutes with a 350kW charger for a 100km range top-up
BMW iX3 exterior design
Closed front nose, illuminated kidney grille
The Neue Klasse Vision X prototypes seen earlier had a sealed-off nose, an illuminated kidney grille and slanting LED DRLs. The side profile has smooth door panels and flush-fitting door handles. Reportedly, the new iX3 could be slightly longer and wider than the outgoing model. Overall, a lot of design cues have been borrowed from the BMW IX flagship. The rear section features slim horizontal tail-lamps with an L-shaped signature, which aren’t connected.
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