Overview
- BMW introduced the iX3 40 on Tuesday, setting a €63,400 entry price in Germany for summer 2026 and pairing rear‑wheel drive with a 235 kW motor.
- The new variant uses an 82.6 kWh usable battery rated up to 635 km WLTP and supports up to 300 kW DC fast charging with a quoted 10–80% stop of about 21 minutes.
- Positioned below the iX3 50 xDrive, it is €7,500 cheaper while giving up the 108.7 kWh pack and 400 kW peak charging of the dual‑motor model.
- All iX3 versions are built at BMW’s new Debrecen, Hungary plant, and the 40 adds optional 22 kW AC charging plus bidirectional Vehicle‑to‑Home and Vehicle‑to‑Load functions.
- Separately, BMW previewed a China‑specific long‑wheelbase iX3 with non‑retractable door handles to meet a 2027 safety rule, CLTC range claims above 900 km, and a Beijing Auto Show debut in April.