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BMW unveiled the all-new electric iX3 on September 5, 2025, at the Munich motor show, marking the first production vehicle built on its new “Neue Klasse” platform.

The reveal took place in Munich, Germany, and signals BMW’s pivot toward a software-centric, sustainable EV lineup that will underpin 40 upcoming models.

The completely revamped BMW iX3 draws optimism as Reuters suggested that it is “a key model for the German carmaker that could help it reclaim some of the market share lost in its largest market, China”.

The iX3 runs on an 800-volt architecture with BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive, featuring Gen6 cylindrical battery cells that improve performance and cost efficiency.

It is built on BMW’s new electronics architecture encompassing four centralized high-performance “superbrains”, including the “Heart of Joy” that manages drivetrain, braking, and recuperation.

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Connectivity and UX are handled via the Panoramic iDrive system, powered by BMW’s Android-based OS X, and featuring a windshield-spanning “Panoramic Vision” projection display and a 17.9-inch touchscreen.

The smart voice assist is powered by a custom large language model (LLM) developed jointly with Alibaba to feature AI agents.

The smart driving system was jointly developed with Momenta to cater to the bespoke roads and driving behavior of China.

The iX3 50 xDrive variant offers dual motors producing 345 kW (~463 hp) and 476 lb-ft torque, accelerating from 0–62 mph in 4.9 seconds (0–100 km/h).

The 108 kWh battery delivers up to 920 km (c. 572 miles) in CLTC range with an official power consumption of 15.1 kWh/100km.

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The iX3 can achieve maximum charging power of 400 kW DC fast charging, adding roughly 427 km (c. 265 miles) in 10 minutes or charging 10–80% in about 21 minutes.

BMW is also reportedly developing a longer wheelbase version of the car and has started road testing it in China with a plan to debut the longer iX3 by the end of 2025.