Overview
- The iX3 50 xDrive launches in Australia at AU$109,900 before on-road costs, undercutting rivals such as Polestar 3, Audi Q6 e-tron, Genesis Electrified GV70 and Porsche Macan 4.
- BMW’s first Neue Klasse production model features a dual‑motor setup rated at 345 kW and 645 Nm, a roughly 108 kWh battery, up to 805 km WLTP range and a 0–100 km/h claim of 4.9 seconds.
- An 800‑volt electrical system enables DC fast charging up to 400 kW for a stated 10–80% in about 21 minutes, with 22 kW AC charging standard in Australia.
- European dealer rollout for the iX3 began March 7, and BMW indicates U.S. pricing will start near $60,000 with final figures still to come.
- BMW completed winter testing of the i3 50 xDrive and will unveil the sedan on March 18, highlighting its Gen6 eDrive platform and a new centralized compute setup with the ‘Heart of Joy’ control unit.