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BMW Unveils iX3 40, a Lower-Priced RWD Model With 395-Mile WLTP Range

The new base model lowers the entry price in Germany to €63,400 this summer.

Overview

  • The iX3 40, which BMW detailed Tuesday on its German site, uses a single rear motor and an 82.6 kWh battery for a claimed 635 km WLTP range.
  • Germany pricing starts at €63,400 this summer, which is €7,500 below the dual-motor iX3 50 xDrive.
  • Output is 315 hp and 369 lb-ft, delivering 0–62 mph in 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 124 mph.
  • DC fast charging peaks at 300 kW on the 800-volt system, and BMW quotes 10–80% in 21 minutes or about 300 km added in 10 minutes.
  • U.S. availability is not confirmed, and WLTP range figures typically exceed the stricter U.S. EPA ratings.