BMW Adds New Colors and V2L to iX3 in Europe as Production Ramps

Overview

• BMW updated the European configurator with Eucalyptus Green and Fire Red paints plus Individual Frozen Space Silver, a white steering wheel option, and minor trim additions such as a stainless steel loading sill and M-striped key.
• A new AC Charging Professional option enables 22 kW AC charging and Vehicle-to-Load power export up to 3.7 kW.
• Early customer handovers occurred at BMW Welt, with demo cars and broader European deliveries beginning March 7.
• The iX3 has generated roughly one-third of BMW EV orders in Europe since September, and coverage reports 2026 production is nearly sold out, triggering the accelerated second shift in Debrecen.
• The iX3 50 xDrive is the only variant currently available, with an iX3 40 and an M60 xDrive planned later in 2026, and heated rear seats entering production in March initially for Japan and South Korea.