Overview
- BMW says the iX3 40’s 800‑volt system enables up to 400 kW DC charging with a 10% to 80% top‑up in about 20 minutes under optimal conditions.
- The electric i3 is now in pre‑series assembly at BMW’s Munich plant as the factory fine‑tunes processes for a smooth ramp, the plant chief said.
- The new i3 will be offered first as a sedan and later as a Touring, with rear‑ or all‑wheel drive configurations planned.
- BMW projects the 800‑volt setup could add about 300 km of range in ten minutes for the i3 and cites WLTP targets up to roughly 900 km with the ~110 kWh pack, depending on model and conditions.
- An i3 M variant is planned for 2027 with significantly higher performance, while the iX3 40 emphasizes efficiency with a single rear motor and a reported ~85 kWh battery targeting up to 600 km WLTP.